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    Self repairing paint could mean trouble...

    Found this article today on AutoBlog Apparently scientists created a special self repairing paint coating that allows paint to re-bond itself over a scratch when it bakes in the sun. The process takes and hour to fix a scratch. They call it "no muss, no fuss" but unfortunately for us we make...
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    6.5inch rotary BP, which one?

    As far as I know there is only 1 6.5inch rotary BP and its made by Meguiars. I need a larger BP so I can use the new 7inch Kompressor pads more comfortably. As of now, my my 5inch 3M BP is too small to easily center on the Kompressor pads, also there is a lot of over hang which I dont like...
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    36hr "Mini Resto" vs. NSX: 130pics+Vids by dsms...

    These past 3 days have been quite long thanks to this 1992 Acura NSX... No need for a lengthy introduction about how great the NSX is or why it was so "ahead of its time". Yes it was/is a great car and we all know it deserves a place in automotive history :ignore, now lets move on On with...
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    dsms detail - Atlas Gray 997

    Just a winterseal this time, no correction work. 2006 porsche carrera in atlas gray. Quick before shots, nothing to bad process (abridged version) CG maxi suds foam CG CWG 2BM Gloss It safe wheel gel Gloss It mild green clay Opti bond tire dressing...
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    Flex 3403 clicking noise, help please

    I broke out my new flex 3403 rotary for its first full correction last week. I used the polisher before on test panels and my own car with no problems and smooth operation. Suddenly in the middle of polishing the 3403 began to develop this clicking sound when I applied the pad to the paint...
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    1995 Avus Blue M3 restored by dsms: 150pics/+Vids

    Had the pleasure of working on this the e36 M3 in Avus Blue. This car was booked for a full 3 day correction. This M3 is actually used as a DD, now sitting on WS60 Blizzaks it is fully capable of getting around in the winter. As you can see this car is no garage queen:applause2: On with...
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    Best pre-foam shampoo to use?

    Just ordered the cam spray foam attachment for the cam spray PW and need a good pre-foam shampoo. My initial thoughts were CG Maxi suds and Megs Hyper wash, both would do the job well and be economical (im buying a gallon of whatevr I choose). Any thoughts of a good shampoo that is also good for...
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    dsms detail - Vengeful Girlfriends...

    MAKE FOR DIFFICULT DETAILING :nervous: Apparently the poor owner of this Scion TC said the "wrong" thing to his girlfriend at the wrong time while she was sitting in the passenger seat. His girlfriend proceeded to exit the Scion and take off her HIGH HEEL shoe as she walked over to the...
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    dsms detail - My Black Audi A5, winterized

    I am ashamed to say yesterday and today was the first chance I got to "winterize" my car. We have already had our first mini snowstorm here in NJ, lots of snow and salt on the roads made real mess of things for my car which at the time was wearing almost no protection. Although the car has some...
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    dsms detail - 08' Obsidian Black Pearl Subaru STi

    The was a partial new car prep on this 2008 Subaru STi. The car had about 800miles on it and recently had some clear bra work done to the side fenders and lower body panels. On with the detail... Before pic, this is about 9am Saturday morning. It was well below freezing temps here in NJ...
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    Softest LSP applicator?

    Im using the red euro hand CCS pads now to apply sealants and althought its very soft I feel there might be something better out there. Any tips of a softer foam applicator pad? Do they make a gold ccs hand app yet?..not that white/gold doublsided one either. Thanks in advance.:dance
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    dsms detail - 09' Spacegray 335i...

    Yesterdays job, 2009 BMW 335i vert. in lovely spacegray. This is actually my brothers new car so as a favor to him I did a proper new car prep and winter protection detail. I made sure he insisted on not letting the dealer prep his car, so even when he took delivery last week the car was already...
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    dsms detail - 2009 Nissan GT-R w/Gloss It 85pics+Video

    This was an enjoyable detail. Until last week when the owner brought this car by for me to look at I have had never seen the GT-R up close in person but after I did it changed my whole perspective on how I felt about its styling. At first I though the pictures looked terrible, which is funny...
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    dsms detail - Dull Acura, restored!

    This one was in pretty bad shape. The owner called me and said his paint was "dull" and asked if I could bring back the shine. I said the only way to fix dull paint is with machine polishing and that no wax or sealant will bring back the true finish of the paint unless its fully corrected and...
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    dsms detail- MR2 Turbo, the swirly revival**

    Always had a thing for the MR2, this one isnt my style in particular but it's still a terrific car and quite the bandit around a race track. This MR2 in not a DD at the moment and usually spends it time in a garage, but it being over 15 years old it has its share or wear and tear. One with...
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    One of those "its going to be a long day" moments...

    I love that initial inspection, you never know what your going to find:nervous2:. Well I have a long night ahead of me:buffing:. Oh well economy sucks but at least people still like clean cars:clap:
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    Need a Professional Detailer near Bensalem, PA/

    Anybody around that area Bensalem PA? Got a customer with a few cars that need a professional detail.
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    MPI Aqua Sol...

    Anyone use this product from MPI, similar to prep sol MPI - AQUA-SOL (TM) WAX AND GREASE REMOVER
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    dsms detail - Champagne Gloss: Audi A8

    This one needed quite a bit of work, unfortunatley the owner did not want any correction or polishing done to the car and needed it back the same day. The A8 arrived at my house around 8am Sunday. It was a chilly 50degree morning here in NJ that day...the last car I worked on was in...
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    Gloss It vs. M105 and Ultrafina: 2step showdown

    When I first tested the Gloss It polishes on my high speed rotary polisher I found that although I was able to get great correction, the finish was often left with holograms and micro scratches. Since then I have been using the gloss it line on my cyclo random orbital and have gotten...
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