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    How to properly do a 50/50 IPA wipe down?

    I have searched for some suggestions & information on how to properly do a 50/50 wipe down with no luck. I have a NBP acura and it's just been freshly clayed, compounded, & polished and I'm a little hesitant to just go right at it with a micro fiber and the 50/50 mixture. Is there a particular...
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    Proper way of doing a 50/50 IPA wipe down on a black car?

    It's very difficult to not put swirls into the paint or micro scratches when doing a 50/50 wipe down of a black car, especially one with soft paint. What is the best method of doing a 50/50 wipe down? Do you spritz each panel with the solution and then wipe it down with a microfiber? Or do you...
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    How do you capture paint defects with a camera?

    I cannot for the life of me take a picture that demonstrates my before & after photos. Is there a certain way you have to do it? I have tried in the sun, with flash, without flash, with a shop light, etc.
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    M105 & M205 Technique with Griots Buffer

    Hello Todd, I have long been a fan of your articles and write ups that you do here on Autopia and they have proven to be an excellent resource to me. I oftentimes find myself referencing them multiple times when I'm right in the middle of a detail. With that said, I am in the middle of a...
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    No luck claying! Tried 2 different clay bars now + 2 different QDs!

    Both times that I have tried claying my Acura NBP TL type-S, I have had no luck at all. At first I thought it was the Meguiar's clay bar kit but now I'm not so sure. I replaced the Meguiar's kit with a Uber blue fine grade clay bar and ONR diluted to clay lube lubricity per the directions on the...
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    No luck claying! Tried 2 different clay bars now + 2 different QDs!

    Both times that I have tried claying my Acura NBP TL type-S, I have had no luck at all. At first I thought it was the Meguiar's clay bar kit but now I'm not so sure. I replaced the Meguiar's kit with a Uber blue fine grade clay bar and ONR diluted to clay lube lubricity per the directions on the...
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    GG 6 inch DA comes with 10 pads of my choice - which ones and in what quantity?

    http://www.detailersdomain.com/Griots-Garage-6-inch-Random-Orbital-Polisher-Plus-Kit-_p_690.html I plan on picking up this kit. It comes with 10 pads of my choice. I intend on using M105, M205, and blackfire wet diamond sealant. What pads would you guys recommend?
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    GG 6 inch DA comes with 10 pads of my choice - which ones and in what quantity?

    http://www.detailersdomain.com/Griots-Garage-6-inch-Random-Orbital-Polisher-Plus-Kit-_p_690.html I plan on picking up this kit. It comes with 10 pads of my choice. I intend on using M105, M205, and blackfire wet diamond sealant. What pads would you guys recommend?
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    Anyone used Sonus, Pinnacle, or Wolfgang clay before?

    Those are the clays that are available in this store. None of them have reviews and I was wondering if anyone on here has used them before. Blackfire Poly Clay is also available. I used Meguiar's Clay Kit before but was not pleased at all. It did not have the grip that I thought it would and...
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    Looking for good clay that I can purchase from this store.

    I will be purchasing a pretty sizable order later on today and would like to get some suggestions on some good clay that I can grab. All I have found in the store is the Blackfire PolyClay and the Pinnacle Poly Clay. I want to get it from this site because I will be price matching with all of...
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    Thoughts on Dr. ColorChip Paint Chip repair kit

    I have a few minor spots spread across my car (black Acura) that are pretty noticeable when it is clean. Someone recommended the Dr. ColorChip Paint Chip Repair kit and told me that it would make these spots unnoticeable. Has anyone ever used this before? Dr. ColorChip Paint Chip Repair...
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    Thoughts on Dr. ColorChip Paint Chip repair kit

    I have a few minor spots spread across my car (black Acura) that are pretty noticeable when it is clean. Someone recommended the Dr. ColorChip Paint Chip Repair kit and told me that it would make these spots unnoticeable. Has anyone ever used this before? Dr. ColorChip Paint Chip Repair, dr...
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    New to detailing, few questions

    Hey all, I'm a noob to detailing and have a few questions about some products that I was recommended to use. I have a 2007 Acura TL type-S. I purchased the car used and to my knowledge and from looking over the car thoroughly, it does not appear to have ever been detailed or at least...
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    New to detailing, few questions

    Hey all, I'm a noob to detailing and have a few questions about some products that I was recommended to use. I have a 2007 Acura TL type-S. I purchased the car used and to my knowledge and from looking over the car thoroughly, it does not appear to have ever been detailed or at least detailed...
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