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    megs headlight restoration kit?

    What's everyone think about this kit? It comes with plastx and some sort of pad for about 20 bucks. Is there something better out there for removing that yellow film old headlights get?
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    Where do you guys store your products?

    Hey guys, ive been trying to find a decent place to store all my products. I got one of those sterilite bins on wheels and fits everything pretty good except my gallons of CG CWG wont fit standing up. Its getting quite full and am looking for another type of bin to store my stuff in. I know I...
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    How to remove bumper sticker residue?

    Hey guys, my friend wants to know if I can remove residue from a bumper sticker he took off a while ago. Would my nail and some water be the only way?
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    best pad for po203?

    Hey guys, I'm about to try the menzerna po203 as a one step with my porter cable. Would a 4" white pad offer some decent correction and finish down lsp ready?
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    Does anybody use glazes for wash&wax jobs

    Hey guys, I was just wondering if anybody used glazes for those customers that dont want a whole polish job? I figured a glaze would hide most imperfections and make it look decent. Can glaze be used as an LSP? Or would it just be better to skip that and just go to a wax? Also does a glaze offer...
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    First time polishing, problems with finishing

    Hey guys I tried out my new PC today on my friends beater which was in pretty rough shape. Its white so it was pretty hard to see where the product was but I think I did alright. After 2 passes with SIP on a 4" orange it came out great. The paint was very cloudy and hazy before. When I went to...
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    Problems with finishing polish

    Hey guys I tried out my new PC today on my friends beater which was in pretty rough shape. Its white so it was pretty hard to see where the product was but I think I did alright. After 2 passes with SIP on a 4" orange it came out great. The paint was very cloudy and hazy before. When I went to...
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    Clear coat strength chart?

    Hey guys, I notice lots of new people (like myself) often word if this brand or that brand's clear coat is hard or soft. Maybe someone can design a chart that would specify each brand's clear coat hardness on a scale of some sort? :bow:
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    Anybody use P21S TAW with a foam gun?

    Hey guys, does anybody else do a pre-soak with P21S TAW before washing/polishing? I heard its good at removing any previous sealant or wax. I usually just spray on P21S TAW let it soak, rinse off and then foam with CG CWC. Has anybody tried foaming with P21S TAW?
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    Purpose of IPA?

    I noticed lots of people here use IPA when polishing. What exactly is the purpose of this and when should it be used? Should the entire car be wiped down with it after a step of polish? Also what % would work best and how much would you cut it with water?
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    So many werkstatt products...

    Hey guys im about to do a full detail on my white car and after doing some research most people recommended me werkstatt as sealant. Although theres about 6 different types of sealants on there. Should I use the acrylic prime by itself? Or regular werkstatt prime with acrylic jett trigger over...
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    Most aggressive setup for PC?

    Hey guys, im curious as to whats the most aggressive setup (polish & pad) would be when using a PC? Would it be M105 with a 4" Wool?
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    Questions from a PC newb

    Hey guys I just got my porter cable in the mail today and went to try it out and noticed that on any speed under 5 it makes an inconsistent rattling noise that sounds like metal or so... Not sure if this is normal. Im using the 3.5" backing plate with 4" pads. I noticed that the backing plate...
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    Recommended sealant for white cars?

    Hey guys im about to do a full detail on my white car and I was wondering which sealant would you guys recommend would look best on a white car. It will be topped off with P21S 100%
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    New pad prep and care

    Hey guys im about to use my porter cable for the first time. Is there anything I need to do to the pads like a brush or spray before I start using them. Also whats the best way to keep the pads in the best condition besides cleaning after every use? Thanks
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    Difference between 106fa and po85?

    Hey guys, im about to get into the polishing world and just picked up a porter cable so I can learn on that before moving up to a rotary. I orded some SIP and 106fa and numerous pads. I havent gotten them yet or tried it out but 106fa and po85 both have the same gloss level but 106fa has higher...
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    Which polish for a beginner?

    Hey guys im about to buy a porter cable kit to get into polishing and what not. Would you guys recommend me to start off with menzerna sip and 106ff or would I benefit more from meguiars 105? Im picking up a few black panels from a junkyard to practice on. What would you guys recommend?
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    Preference in wheel wax/sealant?

    Hey guys. Im about to take my wheels off to detail them in and out and wanted to add a nice coat of wax/sealant to the inside of the wheels so theyll be easier to clean. Anyone have product suggestions?
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    Couple wax noob questions

    Hey guys I have a couple basic questions about wax. I just put on a coat of chemical guys xxx about a week ago but only had time to put 1 coat on. Would it be alright if I washed the car and apply another coat or two of it or can it only be applied in one pass? Also would it be alright to layer...
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    Bug problem

    Hey guys lately ive been noticing theres been ALOT of these tiny bugs on my car. They look like termites, but kinda smaller and more of a tan color (im no bug expert). They also only show up around rubber mouldings. Today I washed the car pretty good, and it sat in the garage for about 20...
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