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    Lexus Dealer (oc)needs Detailer

    PLEASE SEND BEFORE/AFTER PICS AND PRICES TO [email protected] WE ARE JUST TOO BUSY TO KEEP UP. THANKS.
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    Back Plated interchangeable between Pad BRANDS??

    am i ok just as long as the backing plate isnt bigger than the pad itself? also, i know that the backing plate shouldnt be much smaller than the pad either? am i correct in my assumptions. thanks.
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    Need Orange County (CA) Detailer - RECOMMENDATIONS??

    i already did a search and everyone keeps saying superior shine, but i called him and he said he doesnt ever come down to OC - I've been detailing my car myself, but I could never find more than 3 hours at a time.. and we all know that is nowhere near enough...
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    Clay -> AIO -> Polish -> Wax ?????

    Question guys, do I AIO first or do i polish first?? I was thinking about polishing with #7 and waxing with s100 - Thanks.
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    Looking for a Good BODY SHOP - SoCAL

    Hello People, I'm looking for a good body shop here in Southern California... There is a blemish on the rear quarter panel, that pretty much only I would even know is there, but it is really buggin me. Thanks for any suggestions.
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    Hi-Pressure Self Serve Dollar Car Washes

    Ok... Drive thru Car Washes are a DEFINITE NO-NO.. But how about those HI-Pressure Quarter Self-Serve car washes?? I must admit, sometimes when i'm lazy, I wash my car there and drive for about 6 miles on the freeway to get the water off. Is the hi-pressure of the water bad for the paint...
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    Lab Sample D - ONE MONTH LATER

    well, mike phillips buffed out some serious swirl marks left by the neighborhood car wash (DONT ASK!, my wife decided to get the car wash on her way home from work because we were headed to a family function...) DACP / SMR / then he topped it with the ubiquitous LAB SAMPLE D. It's been a...
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    Testing - (picture posting)

    made @ our machine shop
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    Good Place to Buy Portable Tents

    Just curious because I dont really have enough shade and my garage is just too stuffy.
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    Should I wash after Claying?

    Just curious, because all the Clay Lube... TIA BTW.. I am following up with a full polish/wax
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    Need Help From PC 7424 pros

    Ok. Well I just did a 83 red MBZ convertible last night, started off with burgundy meguiars pad w/ dacp, then went to Meg SMR with Meg yellow pad, then went to Meg's #7 with white pad, and finished with S100 by hand... There are still some noticeable swirls, it's 100 times better than...
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    Why use terry cloth towels?

    I was just curious why you use terry cloth towels?? It just feels "rougher" to me than MF
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    How Much DACP to Use? Thin or Thick Layer?

    Hey guys, I used DACP for the first time last night on my dads trunk, it came out ok, but not perfect.. How much do I use? Enough for a thin layer, or a thick layer... I think I used too much because it took 3 MF towels to buff the trunk alone? Also, I was afraid to go any higher...
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    St Louis Autopia GTG Question ---

    referring to the pics in th STL GTG thread... how the heck did mike take out that big scratch from the BMW?
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    How Do I Change PC Counterweight

    My 7424 just came today.... how do i change the counterweight?? it looks as though you need a star type screwdriver?
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    Other Uses For The Porter Cable

    Could it be used to take the paint off of cars to PREP for a repaint? I heard this was the most time consuming part of a re-paint. Any other uses?
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    Clear Coat vs NON Clear Coat Process

    Ok... My dads 93 Black Lexus does not have clear coat... are there any concerns when working with a non clear coated car vs a clear coated one.. The process I was going to try this weekend is: Clay - DACP with PC SMR with PC and S100 with PC The car is in really, really bad shape...
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    S100 Crumbles Like Feta Cheese

    S100 is the first paste wax that I tried... after all is said and done, it looks really good... Only thing is, I find it really hard to get any useable amount onto my applicator... (i'm applying the wax by hand) Should i put it in the sun first for a half hour to melt it a little? Because...
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    Paste Wax - Spread on Car or Spread on PC PAD?

    This may be a dumb question, but should I spread paste wax on the car first, or should I use a "butter knife" to spread the wax on the foam pad?? Thanks.
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    Apply Products In What Order?? WAX/POLISH/SEALANT/GLAZE

    Ok, I would search for a thread but I dont know what to search for... My question is what products do I use before which... Obviously Polish then Wax But what about sealants... what about swirl removers... if I use a swirl remover, do I still need to polish?? HELP!
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