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    What do you....

    Listen to your ipod / iphone while you polish/correct paint? If you do what do you listen to? I always have my iphone while I am working and I always am listening to music. I mostly listen to Christian Rock or something of the like. Whats your preference?
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    Air Compressor help

    So I got in the mail today a Harbor Freight sale paper. It has the Central Pneumatic 3hp 10gal 115psi compressor for $119.99 (regular $179.99) - Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices it produces 5.6 CFM @ 90 PSI, which is on par with the below compressor: Porter...
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    Leaving Gifts / Promotional Items?

    http://www.autopia.org/forum/pro-details-before-after/119220-tailored-automotive-detailing-2007-740-li.html That thread got me thinking, specifically this picture: David and I talked at length about things and he is a top notch guy with great ideas and really appreciates his customers...
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    U.S. preparing Chrysler for Chapter 11

    This could get ugly eh.... NYT: Chrysler could file bankruptcy next week - The New York Times- msnbc.com Chrysler = Epic Fail
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    NC Meet 2009?

    Well guys its been almost a year sinse the last meet. Any thoughts on doing it again this year? I'll bring the Brautwurts.... :)
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    Some Questions

    Well I got a flex l3403 vrg for Christmas and a lot of menzerna polishes (never used menzerna before) Seeing as though I have never used them before or a rotary for that matter. I have read the thread by Todd, regarding jeweling / burnishing the finish with a soft 0 (zero) cut pad. But I...
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    HiTemp vs Menzerna

    I know that this will probably open a can of worms, but hey I am curious! I have the hi-temp line of products but for some reason they dont do what I want, they dont correct as fast as I think they should, and they dont work as good either. I tried Wolfgang TSR 3.0 and I was shocked, it...
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    Sidework - Blond Joke

    Time for a chuckle… A blonde teenager, wanting to earn some extra money for the summer, decided to hire herself out as a 'handy-woman' and started canvassing a nearby well-to-do neighborhood. She went to the front door of the first house, and asked the owner if he had any odd jobs...
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    03 Honda Odessey - Need advise

    I have a 2003 Honda Odessey coming up in the next week or so, and I need some help. I know Honda's have very soft paint and should correct very easily. I think my customer is leaning towards a single step polishing detail vs. the multistep type, which is fine by me as a mini van is a lot of...
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    Idea for water filters?

    I was at walmart the other night looking at the Mr. Clean setup and while I was walking out thinking to my self what IF you used the OMNIFILTER setups? walmart has the Omnifilter whole house setup for $27.88 single cartridge 15k gal / 3 months filter information from omnifilter...
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    Business Clothing? Polo's etc?

    Out of all the professional detailers who has polo shirts with there name/business name on it? If you do where did you get it done and how much did it cost? I have T-Shirts now but am looking to get into a more professional attire! What is the general consensus on Polo shirts with business...
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    First time doing a boat..questions...

    Can you wash a boat with ONR? or if its really badly dirty and such can you use an APC to wash the boat with to get the nastyness off? What is an acid wash, is this something I can do? I am going to be doing a boat soon, how does this sound? APC Wash 5.5" (maybe 4") orange pad via UDM...
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    G.E.T. G Automotive Care Products

    Background: as many of you already know I sent an email to G.E.T. G and received a response for samples. Today I got home from a hard day at the Hospital and saw a large box awaiting for me. Whats this I thought maybe my wife ordered some more abc or avon? Surely not avon in a large box...
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    Green Earth Technologies - Wheel Cleaner

    Amazon.com: Green Earth Technologies 01200 Brakedust Remover Wheel Cleaner 22 oz: Automotive I was looking at CNN and this same company has alot of "green" products from GREEN motor oil (its really green, biodegradable motor oil) I might have to order some of this stuff, will this get you...
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    Ultima TTGP on Vinyl convertible tops?

    Would this work? Is it practical? Good protection for a convert. top?
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    Broken Backing plate

    Well my 2.75" backing plate for my 3.5" PFW pad broke.....I pulled it off the paint and it was still spinning and the thing came unglued and well...flew across the yard like a bat out of he** I dont want to buy another one right now, so I'll have to wait a while.....oh well..... :(
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    another convertible top question

    I really dont want to spend money unless I have too. I have plenty of APC's infact close to 6 gallons worth. Can I use an APC to clean a convertible top if its diluted down far enough? What about woolite 6:1, I use that on leather and carpets, and surely it would be gentle enough on something...
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    PFW 3.5" vs other similar size wool pads?

    Alright, I know PFW is the goto pad in the 3.5" size for heavy correction via a PC/UDM. I plan on buying some (maybe), but I want to buy as much from 1 vendor as possible. I prefer ADS because they have samples of M95 and such.... how does the PFW 3.5" pad compare to the following pads...
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    Mustang Convertible top cleaning?

    alright its vinyl and FILTHY, its a 1998 and the top hasn't EVER EVER EVER been cleaned, been hosed off but its nasty! Do you use amazing roll off and a vinyl/leather brush with the PC to clean it, or will carpet shampoo work better and be just as safe? What about woolite and apc followed by...
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    SL600 Diamond Mercedes

    Wow is all I can say...check this out, Its covered in diamonds top to bottom including rims. Its Prince Waleed of Saudi Arabia, its his 38th car. At 5$ a gallon this is what gas will buy you if you have connections! just want to know is M105 to aggressive? What about Wheel Bright, to harsh...
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