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  1. baker

    Meguiars #5 New Car Glaze

    Where would this product belong in my arsenal against imperfection? Anyone used it with what results?
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    bird bomb

    Hi all: My car got hit by a bomb. Was on the car for a couple hours, but when I cleaned it off, as usual, there was a definate mark left behind. What is the best way to take this out? Usually there is no mark left as I have multiple layers of protectant, but this one must have been really...
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    Shipping cost Question

    Hi All: I'm a do-it-yourselfer, plus I detail cars for friends and co-workers. I have a question and complaint on internet shopping. I have used the mail all my life, I'm 51, by the way. Why do suppliers charge an arm and a leg for shipping. I want to buy some more products, better than...
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    New P.C.

    Well, I'm taking my detailing to the next level. Just bought a Porter Cable 7424, backing plate and 3 pads. I've learned a lot from reading here and elsewhere, watched the available videos, and I'm ready to give it a shot. Like a doctor I guess, "first do no harm." I'll probably try it on my...
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    3m swirl remover

    Hi All: 3m swirl remover is on sale for 25% off at Zellers. Is this product any good to use by hand? Have a red Audi A3 with minimal swirls, but I'd like to have 0 swirls. Is it any use getting this to use by hand? Thanks.
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    3M Swirl Remover

    Hi All: Zellers has 3 M products at 25 % off. The 3m swirl remover is 10.97 Canadian less 25 %, so not a bad price. But does it work? Specifially by hand? The directions are by hand or machine. Any one have any experience with this product? Thanks.
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    A3 dash

    Hi all: With winter here in Nova Scotia, keeping the outside clean is a full time chore, so I took a look at the dash. While it is still clean, only 2 months old, the texture is different than anything I've detailed in the past, it has a rough almost pebbley texture. A cloth will not wipe...
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    Hints for Dash

    Hi all: So I've got my Audi A3, weather too bad here in Nova Scotia to do much to the exterior except washing, but I ahve a question about the dash. The texture is rough, almost pebbled. Haven't tried to clean it yet, don't need it, but it doesn't appear that a cloth would rub smoothly...
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    From the cold north

    Hi all: New to this forum, I'm an obcessed amateur detailer. Willing to pick up tips for my new car, a 2006 Audi A3 in brilliant red. My last car was a 2002 Maxima, and I must say it was the shiniest car in my town in Nova Scotia.
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    My new Car

    Hi Folks: Got my new car 3 weeks ago. Traded my 2002 Maxima for a 2006 Audi A3, with the dsg tranny and the premium packsge, in brilliant red. First impressions are good. What a great handling car.
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    New Car and Color

    Hi all: Just traded my sand color 2002 Maxima, for a brilliant red 2006 Audi A3. In your opinions, the best wax/sealant for this color is, from among the following please as I'm broke now, S100, Meg gold class, Meg #5 new car glaze, #26 hi tech yellow, Zymol auto polish, Eagle 1, it was...
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    New Car New Color

    Hi all: Just traded my 2002 sand colored Maxima, the shiniest car in Bridgewater, for a brilliant red 2006 Audi A3. In your opinion, the best wax / sealant for this color is, from my choices only please, I have no more money, only a new car, Meg #5 new car glaze, S100 paste wax, Meg #26 hi...
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    looking to buy car

    Hi all: Looking to sell my 2002 maxima and am looking at a 2004 infiniti g35x. This was a 1 year corporate lease with 15000 km. on it. Seems in good shape except for a couple of scuffs on 1 side. They are white scrape marks, but no dents. Will they come out by buffing, and if so what should...
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    Claying

    While,I just clayed my car,2002 Maxima, for the first time ever. I don,t know if I should be pleased or disappointed. Very little contaminants came off the car, seems very smooth, but then, it always did. The car has been waxed and washed very regularly since new. I know the clay bar is supposed...
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    Product Supplies

    Hello All: A question for the professional detailers here. While I realise your main business is detailing cars etc., do you also retail detailing supplies such as cleaners, polishes, waxes, etc. to the public as part of your business? Second question, do you buy these products, if you sell...
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    Recommendations Wanted

    Hi all: Been here for a while, learned a lot. I'm an amateur, but a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to detailing my car. I've used most of the common products, such as Maguiars, Zymol, etc. but have never used any of the higher end waxes or sealants. My car is a 2002 Maxima in Sunlit...
  17. baker

    plastic cleaner

    Hi all: Looking to find out where I can buy a good plastic cleaner such as Plexus or an equivelent, in Canada. Any help or suggestions appreciated. Thanks
  18. baker

    type of wax

    Dear Experts: I just got a new car, 2002 maxima, in sunlit sand. A pale gold. I used to get a great shine with carnuba wax on my deep green Grand Prix. Should I still use a carnuba on this , or is there something better for a light colored car? Thanks for any answers I get. P.S...
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