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    Final Inspection

    Does anyone know if there is a local store, versus mail order, that sells Maguires Final Inspection (Beige Bottle).
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    ReWash After Clay?

    I washed and clayed yesterday. Today I will AIO. Should I rewash first? Car was garaged overnight.:nixweiss
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    New Car Detail

    I finally got that Miata I've been wanting for three years. Now what? Since the paint is new do I need to do all the steps I've done with the older cars? How about this? Dawn Clay PPCL AIO SG Is the PPCL and AIO redundant and if so which of the two would be better? Should I...
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    Should I Accept Car or Not?

    I bought a new Miata Sunday. After signing the papers the salesman took me to the car to hand me the keys and review the car. I noticed a distortion in the clearcoat where a bird bomb was. It is about two inches in diameter and the clearcoat has a "cracked mud" look. It is smooth to touch...
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    "Breaking Down SMR"

    What exactly does this mean? How long do you have to use the PC before it breaks down SMR and what does it look like. How do I know when to stop polishing a panel? :nixweiss
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    Which Pad, Polish for Defect?

    Which PC pad combined with which polish would you start out with for the following defects? Minor Swirls Major Swirls Water Spots Fine Scratches Moderate Scratches Deep Scratches I know you might have to go out on a limb here, but just give me your best opinion based on the above...
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    They Were Amazed

    Took my 99 Civic to the dealer for maintenance. The service mgr said, "Wow your car looks sterile." Other techs came by and said, "Man what kind of wax do you use?" Others congregated around my Klasse act and drooled. Makes you feel good. :D PS I told them I just wash it with dish soap.
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    PC: Alternate Uses

    The tiles in the shower are gettin grungy and I'm tired of using elbow grease. Do you think it's safe to clean and polish the tiles/grout and if so what products would work best? :nixweiss
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    New Wheels, Now What

    Just drove home with new wheels for the Civic. They were on sale at PEP boys, not the top of the line but a great improvement over the plastic OEM wheel covers. I'm pleased. What should I now do? Clean with EF HI, then AIO and stop or add SG? Any other suggestions? They are a Y spoke...
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    QD or Nothing?

    I have about three coats of SG on my car. There are times I just wash it without the intent of doing another SG layer. Does it matter if I just wash it and leave it for the next go around or should I QD it after the wash? Thanx:nixweiss
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    Cotton Wash Mitt

    Where can I buy 100% Cotton Wash Mitts with no seeds? Preferrably local store.
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    Lead

    OK I'm falling in love with a new Miata. Can't decide on a color though. Two questions: Some colors list "clearcoat" in the paint name, such as black clearcoat. Does this mean the other colors do not have a clearcoat? Does anyone have an opinion on the Miata paint quality? I'm...
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    Swifters Interiors?

    How much pressure is needed to apply SG with a foam pad? Also, my first buffing of SG after AIO was easy, however the next two layers are more difficult to remove. I need a lot of elbow grease to get the residual off. I apply it very thin with a foam pad and remove with a Miracle MF. Of...
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    How a 60-hour restorative detail brought this Ferrari F40 back to life

    What's the best way to clean and protect all the plastic chrome plated surfaces on my SUV? And how about all the black plastic surfaces that are graying? Thanx for the input. Idrops:D
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    Wash after Polish?

    I just finished PPCL and will start AIO in three days on garaged car. Should I Gold Class wash prior to first coat of AIO application or just AIO over 3 day old PPCL? Thanx. [email protected]:D
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