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    best wax for dark colored vehicles?

    Hi. I purchased a bottle of the Poorboy`s Black Hole wax. It seems to work well for hiding swirls but not for filling rocks chips and scratches. Tested it on a truck that is a deep dark blue, almost black. I am applying and removing by hand. I saw some others brands for black vehicles like...
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    White spots in paint after wax? Help.

    Hello all. I just had my wife`s black Lexus waxed. Once the guy was done, I now see white spots all over the car in spots where there are chips in the paint. What is the best way for me to remove the wax from the spots? Should I use quick detailer or some other product? Would just washing the...
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    Any new detailers in the Atlanta Area?

    I havent seen many new detail shops or mobile detailers in the Atlanta area. Any new detailers on the scene to mention?
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    Touch Up Painting

    Hello all. I am looking to have my SUV Detailed, buffed, and waxed. Basically to remove the imperfections and scratches. I have some deep scratches that I know will need some touch up paint. Should touch up painting be done before or after?
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    Scratches on new rims from the socket used to install the LUGNUTS!!!

    Hi all.. I just had a new set of rims put on my Range Rover today. When I got home I noticed scratches on the wheels from the sockets used when installing the lug nuts. So the hole where the lug nuts sit have scratches. I am pissed as the rims are NEW. 2 questions.. How do I prevent this from...
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    Concrete like substance under wheel well

    Hello All.. I ran over a concrete looking substance on the street the other day and its all over my wheel well. I cant find a hard brush to scrub without scratching the black plastic. Softer brushes dont work. I have tried a number of different cleaners and sprayed with high power pressure wash...
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    Wax and Protect New Rims and Tires before installation??

    Hello all.. I purchased some new rims and tires for my Range Rover. Just wanted to know what I could do to maybe wax and protect them before installing? Figured I might as well, do something to them while I have them off. What regimen and products should I use?
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    Masking off car to paint brake calipers

    Hello all.. I was planning to paint my brake calipers. I want to tape off the undercarriage and fender of car. Should I be using the blue painters tape that you would use for painting walls? Will this harm the paint of car?
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    Poor Boys Natural Look

    Hello All. I was looking for a nice Matte Finish on tires so I figured I would give Poor Boys Natual Look a try. It went on very easy and looked very nice when done. I actually let it dry and went back for a second coat. Tires looked amazing yesterday. This morning the tires look streaky. I...
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    Best way to clean brake calipers without removing wheel?

    Is there a good way to do this? What product do you all use?
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    Black Dye transferred onto Tan leather seats

    Ok, this time its my fault. My wife's lexus has tan leather seats. I sat in the car for a 45 min ride with Black jeans on that had a black leather (probably vinyl) strip on the top of the pockets in the back. The black color from that material got transferred over to the seats. No color from the...
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    Any experience with Atlanta Detail Professionals?

    Hello All.. Im looking for someone reputable in the Atlanta area to give my truck a good buffing. Im a bit nervous about letting someone else touch my vehicle so I was hoping that you guys could recommend a detailer in the Atlanta area that you have had experience with. Any help would be...
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    Expecting rain for the next few days and truck is dirty!!

    Just wanted to know what you guys do when your ride is dirty and your expecting rain for the next 3-4 days. Do you typically wait it out, go through your normal wash method, or just a quick wash?
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    Carpet and Mat Cleaning - Share your Method?

    My wife is HARD on the carpet in her SUV. Looking for some info on how you guys/gals go about cleaning yours and what tools and products I will need. Before I go purchasing a bunch of stuff without knowing what works. lol. Thanks
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    Tire Cleaner

    Hello all.. I just purchase the Poor Boys Wheel Spray and Rinse. It worked well on the rims but no so much on the Tires. What we you guys recommend as a good Tire (Rubber) cleaner? Or a great wheel cleaner that works well for both. Thanks
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