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    Ugh, what cleans mildew off of paint?

    I got this car to detail, and it has mildew in some of the crevices. I have been using vinegar and q-tips to clean it out, but I feel like there has to be a more effective way, any tips?
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    Anyone care to critique this write up I did for another board?

    I wrote this real long article for another detailers challanged board...was wondering if anyone could critique it and tell me what I said wrong, or left out. Thanks!;) Tools -First I will start off with tools. When detailing, tools matter just as much as the actual product itself. You do...
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    Detailed my dads car the other day

    just hadnt had time to post pictures up till now. Since I own no PC I used my B&D rotary buffer with a wool pad:scared Started off by washing and claying the whole car, and then went on to start polishing. I had been using 1Z UP but was running out and it didnt seem to be working too...
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    Good chrome polish?

    I've been using Eagle One metal polish, but is there anyhting out there thats much better? I'm using it to clean up old crappy chrome on my 55 chevy..so I need strong stuff. Just wondering what my other options are.
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    So going through our garage...I found some old school stuff

    I guess, I dunno how old it is or anything. I found a 2 step system thing by Polyglycoat, a bunch of old zymol products and some old 2 step turtle wax sealent stuff...but what is the Polyglycoat? I have never really heard about it:nixweiss
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    Dupont teflon protectant

    I tried it because it was free, but it really sucks:( It dried out in a matter of minutes and left my dash more dull than before, thsi gets a big:down
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    So who sells the cheapest PC?

    with or without pads, who has teh best deal. I eventually am going to buy one, but right now the car needed other work, but I figure I might could spare some $$$ to buy a PC.
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    Question with rotary buffers?

    I tried using a rotary the other day on a car that really has bad paint....I was using a wool pad, and using 1Z pp....but when using a rotary, how much product dod you usually use to keep it lubed? What happens when you keep buffing it and it mostly comes off? should I just stop then and take it...
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    How would this buffing combination would work?

    This backing plate http://www.premiumautocare.com/rotbufbacpla1.html This buffer And what pads would you suggest using with that backing plate? I at least want a yellow, and a white foam pad. Thanks:xyxthumbs
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    So is a glaze the same as a polish?

    I am confused:confused: I see things like Meguiars glazes, and then other things called polish. So whats the difference (if there is one)?
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    First time detailing my car

    Well today I finally got around to detailing my car with all my new supplies. I realized I had a lot more paint defects than I had before realized, many scratches and paint chips I had never noticed. I polished my hood, roof, and trunk with 1Z Ultra, and Paint polish, but it started raining and...
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    Clay bar

    today I decided to finally start to detail my car, and while clay baring my dad walked out and handed me some sculpting clay.I had already done most of the car with my autopia clay, but finished it with the sculpting clay. It seemed to do great, I went back over all the areas with my regular...
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    Turtle wax bonnets, and wash mitts?

    I see more turtle wax bonnets and mitts around pep boys, advanced auto, and autozone than anywhere else! I was just wondering how good these actaully are?
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    Terry cloths at Wal Mart?

    How bad are these things? I know that they have the eurow mitt that people seem to lik,e so how about all of those terry towels they have?
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    Question about cleaning flat black car with gloss flames

    My neighbor has a 54 pontiac that is flat black on the rear half of the car, and the front half has flames done with base and clear coat paint. He might want me to detail his car for him, but what would I use? I wouldnt think I could wax the whole car, he doesnt want the flat black to shine, but...
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    A while back someone posted....

    a really awesome instruction on useing clay. It was a list of how to cut a bar up, and how many pieces to use on each area of the car, but I could not find it. Could someone post this again? Thanks.
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    Questions about my buffers

    I have two buffers, a Craftsman random orbital buffer And a Black & Decker Automotive Series rotary buffer Quesiton 1: Does anyone have any experience with these, or have these? 2: Where can I buy pads for these? Thanks.
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    Havent been on much lately, but..

    tell me what you think of the stuff I have gotten so far. I just ordered all of the IZ polishes, and got s100 wax to start detailing. Although someone reccomended that I buy Klasse sealant/glaze to put under the s100 to make it last longer. Will this prove to be effective? And how long should...
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    Whats your favorite synthetic wax?

    I mainly have been told and have used carnuba waxes, but for winter I think I'd like to put a synthetic wax on. Whats your personal favorite? I dont really know which to try.
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    Has anyone used Satin Creme?

    someone suggested this to me, but I dont relaly know how good it is compared to the s100 I use now. Does anyone have any reviews on this product?
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