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    What size PC pad do you use?

    I use a 6.5" but am thinking of moving to a 7.5"
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    porter cable squeeking?? replace bushings?

    my porter cable squeeks when i turn it off as it is slowing down. has anyone ever opened it up and replaced the bushings? if so, is it hard? i might do this tomorrow. thanks!
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    What size pads, backing plates, and brands do you use?

    Just wondering what size backing plates you use with what pads, and what brand of pads you use? I use the 6.5 pads from CMA with a 5" packing plate. I am thinking of maybe finding a 7.5" pad to use with the 6" backing plate. Thanks!
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    Storing a car in the winter...

    I found a place to store my 2001 Civic at this winter. It is a huge wharehouse that is heated. I plan on taking my good wheels and tires off for the stock ones and taking the battery home with me. I also plan on getting a car cover for it. Anything else I should do to it before I let it sit...
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    A little off topis but..What can you sue to clean Bulletproof glass?

    One of the officers at work is asking and I need to keep the fuzz happy! :D
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    Cheapest places for A2Z and can you find it in gallons?

    I use a lot of Eagle One A 2 Z and was wondering where you guys have found it the cheapest. Also, any chance of finding it in gallons? I buy a few of the spray bottles and pour them all into a bigger sprayer.
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    Anyone use the Nylon Carpet brush for your PC?

    http://www.properautocare.com/nycamatscbr.html Just wondering if it is worth the money or not? Thanks!
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    Do you guys use checklist?

    If so did you just throw one together or use a program to make them look professional? Did you include every single thing you do on them? Thanks
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    Thanks to Poorboy's once again!

    I polished my girl friends 2004 Sunfire last night. The dealer left some nasty marks in it from either sand paper or a highspeed as you can see in the first pic. The second pic is the same spot after I used Poorboy's polish w/ carnuba and a coat of Poorboy's EX. The third is the whole car...
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    Do you prefer concaved or flat pads for you PC?

    I can not tell a difference and was just wondering what you all like to use.
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    Going to Try a wool pad for my PC...scary!

    Ok, my dad's hood, top, and trunk are heavily oxidized. I have tried a regualr foam pad to death on this thing with no luck what-so-ever. Will switching to a wool pad on my PC do the trick? Thanks
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    When do you guys use a high speed?

    When do you guys use a high speed buffer? On what types of paint conditions? And could you post some pics please? Thanks!
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    Classes on using a highspeed buffer?

    I was wondering what would be a good starting point to try and find classes or instruction on using a highspeed buffer.
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    S3 Magazine has top ten garages this month.

    Speed Style and Sound Magazine has the top ten garages in November's issue. Also be sure to read the letter of the month cause that is me! :cool: Here is thei site but their new issue is not up yet http://www.speedstylesound.com/index1.html
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    Best thing to do to prep paint for salt and snow?

    As much as I hate to think of it, Winter is coming. :down What would be the best thing to put on customers cars for winter? I am looking, I guess, for something that will last a long time. I will be more concered with paint protection than I will with shine. Thanks Autopians!
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    How do I get the whiteness from was off plastic body parts?

    Ok, I detailed my cousin's Element about 3-4 months ago and all of the plastic grey body panels are white where my PC pad went out of bounds and hit the plastic. I can not find one thing to get this off! My girl friends door handles on her 2001 Sunfire are also the same way. Here is a pic...
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    Not having luck with Griot's polishing pads at all!!!

    I have a brand new CMA orange pad I will try on the next car. My last few Griot's pads have came apart after only three cars! Seems they should last longer than that! Anyone else experience this?
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    Can you detailers post pics of your business cards?

    I am trying to come up with ideas for mine. Thanks!
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    Detailing a Monte with cat scratches ? ?

    My friend has an older Monte Carlo that he keeps in a trailer. Well, one of the cats went into the trailer and got locked in and scratched the crap out of his car. Using a PC, what can I do/use to get these out? Thanks!
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    Do you try to help people and they don't listen?

    Ok, first story: I told my buddy who has a 2002 black Civic, all show, not to use a shop rag to dry his car off cause it will leave scratches. Then I tell him to get a MF towel to use with the quick detailer he has. So I pull up to his house the other day and what do I see? Him using a MF...
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