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    Post experience with 10*10 Pop Up Canopies

    I'm seriously considering getting one. I just moved, and though I do have some trees that provide shade, the sun gets through. I'm ready to do a full detail on my car, and I can't see battling with the sun four 4 hours. That, and washing my car just in general in the future will seem to be a...
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    How idiot proof is the Porter Cable 7424?

    I bought my Brilliant Black Dodge Charger in August of last year. It's gone through a nasty Chicago winter outside along with 3-4 long road trips of dirt, stones, and who knows what else. Freshly washed in the shade, my car looks great. Up close and/or with sun hitting it, it looks like...
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    What type of towels do you use to dry your wheels?

    Any in particular?
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    What object do you clean your windows with?

    I'm not talking a product. I mean paper towels? microfiber towel? squeegie? I'm not short...but i'm not tall...and been having some trouble cleaning the middle of my windows. Thanks.
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    What is the right way to clean a lambswool mitt?

    Obviously we can't throw it in the wash. What is the best cleaning product for it?
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    Rain X Bug and Tar didn't do the job, now what?

    So I just got back from a close to 1200 mile road trip. 90% of the driving was highway miles, so you can imagine what my front and windshield looked like. I picked up Rain-x Bug and Tar remover today. And though it helped, it didn't do the job I expected. I still have some bug grime. What...
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    Best bug remover for finishes and windows?

    I need a bug remover that can do windows and my bumper...without doing any damage to either. What is the best out there?
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    Do I need to re-seal everytime I wax?

    If I plan on putting a sealant on my finish...do I need to re-seal it each time I wax? What if I claybar? Will I then need to re-seal before a wax?
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    Got my PC, pads, etc. What color do I start with? Dodge Charger

    I see a lot of time people on here will characterize paint as hard and soft, and honestly, I don't know the difference...so I'm not sure what I need to use here. Quick review of my paint: I bought the car exactly one year ago. It's a black clearcoat. When it's freshly washed and not in direct...
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    Scratch remover/Polish...what really happens?

    Can someone explain this as a "science" for lack of a better word? So you have scratches on your car...and you use the scratch remover. How does it actually remove the scratches? Obviously you can't wipe off a scratch. Does it basically "dig" underneath the scratch (removing a layer of the...
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    Waste of quality using Megs GC Wax over Wolfgang Sealant/Polish?

    I still have almost a full bottle of my Meg's Gold class wax (11.99). I'll be using a Wolfgang scratch remover, polish, and sealant this Saturday on my car, and it just seems I'm dropping in quality by using a cheap wax when my Wolfgang Products are all top of the line. Should I buy a...
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    Best Swirl Remover/Polisher Combos? Poorboy's?

    I plan on buying a combo for my 2007 Charger with a black clearcoat. Should I use the Poorboy's mix? Or are there better options out there?
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    5.5" pads vs 6.5" pads, what's the difference?

    I see Porter Cable 7424's being sold with both types of pads in packs. What is the difference and which do I want?
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    After how many times of using a cutting pad will the clearcoat disappear?

    I'm thinking of buying the Porter Cable 7424, but I'm starting to hesitate. I was reading about the orange pad, and it says it cuts into the clearcoat. Even though it's minimal, at one point will the entire clearcoat be gone from doing this?
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    What do you use to wash the undercarriage behind your wheels?

    Are there any "no rub" items to buy that you would say are the best?
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    Where can I get the best porter cable/pads deal?

    I've decided to invest in one. Personally, I'd like to get all of the pads...but I don't know where to find the best deal. I don't think it's on here. Where did you get yours?
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    Help me pick out a polish for my Brilliant Black finish

    I'm pretty much l
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    How necessary is a Sealant AND a Wax?

    I've been reading up a lot on this...is it necessary? I don't want to waste my time/money if it's not. Do you use a Sealant before your wax? Or just a wax?
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    Is there a difference between a polish and swirl remover? If so, what do I need?

    It seems that most polishes are explained as "swirl removers" or am I missing something? Basically I have some microscratches and swirl marks (as I've touched on in another thread) on my Brilliant Black Clearcoat. Do I simply need a polish? Or do I need a polish AND a swirl remover? Or are...
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    Why can't I get my Brilliant Black Charger's exterior scratchless? The way I wash it?

    I've only had my Charger for a year. In the shade (during the day), it looks great. However, in the sun, it looks like there are a million microscratches on there. Is that just the nature of the beast having a brilliant black car? Or am I doing something wrong? I wash it once/week using...
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