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    Well, splatter galore and I am getting frustrated

    I have searched and read all the good post on using a rotary and how to control or eliminate splatter. Guys, I am having great difficulty in mastering this aspect of using the rotary. It seems if I dont add enough product, the machine starts to skip and jump around. If I add more product...
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    Mazda3/Finish Kare

    Ok, so I tried some FK products on my car, here is the process used: Washed car with foam gun using Smart Car Wash. While the car was still wet, applied #1119 Paint Decontamination Step #1. I am on top of my car, always trying different items, etc., so I new I would not need #883 Paint...
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    Mazda 3 and Finish Kare Products

    Ok, so I tried some FK products on my car, here is the process used: Washed car with foam gun using Smart Car Wash. While the car was still wet, applied #1119 Paint Decontamination Step #1. I am on top of my car, always trying different items, etc., so I new I would not need #883 Paint...
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    2005 Chevy 4500 Duramax

    Had the pleasure of doing this truck. The owners drove it from Texas to Calif. while visiting there son. The truck had tons of bug splatter, but was in good condition considering they haul horses around the country and frequent many dirt roads. Process was wash and clay, used a...
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    Sampled some Chemical Guys Beta Polish and..

    Received a beta sample of some Chemical Guys Polish that has a long work time as Optimum Polish, but removes swirls using a PC much more efficiently given my experience on two test cars this weekend. Here was my process for this 1999 Ford Mustang (only 20k original miles on it): Wash car and...
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    Chemical Guys AIO

    Here was my vehicle to detail this weekend. Process: Wash and clay. Car had lots of overspray/industrial fall out. CG Lazer buff on two quarter panels that had some scratches. Those two panels, and the rest of the vehicle was treated with CG Extreme AIO. Then a coat of Smartwax was...
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    Impact on your business because of Katrina ?

    Do you expect that descresionary income that was used on car details will now have to be used for energy purchases, decreasing/eliminating the frequency of visits by existing customers, and the potential of gaining new clients ?
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    Red GMC Pick up

    This Saturdays vehicle. This truck had major swirls and scratches all over the vehicle, which was a real bummer and labor intensive, for me to try and correct using a PC. Its all I have, but I will be purchasing a rotary this week and practicing in the hopes of getting better results...
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    2000 GMC Pickup

    This was Saturdays vehicle. This truck had swirls all over the vehicle, which was a real labor intensive for me to try and correct using a PC. Its all I have, but I will be purchasing a rotary this week and practicing in the hopes of getting better results hopefully in less time. I did...
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    2005 BMW 530i

    Here was todays detail. Car had paint, road tar on the passenger and rear passenger rocker and door panel, heavy swirls on the roof, hood, and trunk lid. Washed and clayed, used Chemical Guys Lazer Buff Scratch n Swirl Remover, CG Revive Polish, and topped w/ OCW.
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    Autopia Detail Day at Meguiar's

    It looks like Mike has firmed things up....just received an email and the following link. Sign up now ! http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/calendar.php?action=getinfo&eventid=113
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    For those interested in Stoners Invisible Glass..

    Sams Club has 4 cans for $9.00
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    Sams club MF...........

    Are the bomb for 16 yellow Mf's @ 4.81.....30cents/towel. Quality is awesome...did the cd test after removing the tags and no scratches. Will QEW 2 cars today using them so I will post followup comments.
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    Adams Detail Spray, Optimim Spray Wax and...

    This is my car after putting on 900 miles....I just used Adams Detail Spray, then used some Optimum Spray Wax, followed by something Adam calls his "throw away" dressing for tires, wheel wells, engine hoses, and I have heard the interior to boot. The "throw away" goes by a name of Knock out, so...
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    Adams Detail Spray, Optimim Spray Wax and...

    This is my car after putting on 900 miles....I just used Adams Detail Spray, then used some Optimum Spray Wax, followed by something Adam calls his "throw away" dressing for tires, wheel wells, engine hoses, and I have heard the interior to boot. The "throw away" goes by a name of Knock out, so...
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