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    Documented Concours Prep (long - pics)

    I haven’t had this much fun working on my car in a long time. Let me start by thanking all who have made suggestions to me directly or contributions to Autopia that I have used. :wavey I’ve always considered myself a reasonably good amateur detailer but in the past month...
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    Wheel well prep

    Still working diligently for the Concours this weekend and thought I'd post my wheel well pics and process. I degreased with Simple green in both 100% and 50/50 water solutions. Aluminum parts got scrubbed with a soft wire brush. Painted surfaces, where stubborn, got the dreaded...
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    Engine Done - Pics

    Still getting ready for the show in a couple of weeks. Engine pretty much complete now. My hands need a break that's for sure. I used: 1. Simple Green - Full strength and 50/50 water to clean. 2. Griot's Rubber Cleaner - on the hoses and rubber parts. 3. Wenol and P21S MFR on the...
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    Interior is Show Ready

    Getting ready for a local Concours in a couple of weeks and finished the interior today. I used Lexol Leather Conditioner and Vinylex. Simple Green (50/50) on the door jams, where needed followed by AIO on all inner door/jam painted surfaces. The flash makes it look a little more glossy...
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    When is a QD not a QD?

    Just spent the better part of the last 2 hours using search to answer a couple of questions with mixed results. Seems there are a number of great uses for a QD…The question is -- Is there a single "product" that will: 1. Act as a lubricant for a clay bar 2. Quick spray on a PC pad...
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    Microabraision? -- ok, small scratches

    First post here, great forum... I have a mid 90's Porsche with a single stage paint (no clear coat). I have used products from 3M, PS21, and Griots with good results, IMO, including one 1st place concour finish. 1. My biggest challenge is I continue to have "small scratches" 1/8" to...
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