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    Rotary Tips/Tricks/Advice

    I got my hands on a Dewalt 849X and tested it out a couple times. From doing so I have realized that I don't really know much about using the rotary but would like to learn how to properly utilize it. I've been watching all the YouTube videos I can find on the subject and have picked up on a...
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    Product Review: CarPro CQuartz Fabric & Leather Coat

    Product Review: CarPro CQuartz Fabric & Leather Coat Introduction: I recently got a replacement pair of work boots and didn’t like how the Scotchgard held up on the old pair so I decided to try something out that I could use on vehicles as well. Originally I spent $10 on a can of...
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    How to use CarPro sprayers

    Is there a trick to using these kind of sprayers? Got set up to do a application and review video and couldn't figure out how to work the sprayer :wall
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    Hydrophobic coating for synthetic leather

    Got my work boots replaced due to the sole prematurely wearing out so I'm looking for a coating to put on them. They are made of a synthetic leather. I previously went with Scotchgard Leather Protector for Suede and Nubuck, 7-Ounce - Amazon.com but was not too impressed with the results so I...
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    Too Cheesey?

    Brandon's Auto Detailing - BAD never looked so good...
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    Do you dilute PB Bold N Bright???

    I recently found out that you can dilute Spray & Rinse 1:4 and I have read about people diluting perl 1:1. Does anyone dilute BnB? Used it for the first time along with Spray & Rinse and QD+ over the weekend and got some great results. I'm very impressed with the few PB products I tried thus...
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    Scissor Lift Group Buy *Today Only*

    Found this on another forum and wanted to pass it along. I'd definitely be participating if I could afford it!!! Scissor Lift Group Buy - The Garage Journal Board
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    Garage Remodel - Paint Scheme Suggestions

    I'm painting my garage within the next week or so and I'm looking for suggestions on the paint scheme. I have pretty much narrowed it down to the six choices below (Reference my mad paint skills). The colors have been matched to Race Deck flooring because I would like to install it someday...
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    Strip LSP with Rinseless Wash

    Is there a wash, or combination of soaps, that I could use to strip LSP via a rinseless wash? Just looking for something to add to my detailing "bag of tricks".
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    Machine application of paste waxes

    I'm pretty sure I use way too much product, especially when it comes to paste waxes so I decided I would try applying some by machine this weekend. I read the guide on here about it and am not too comfortable taking the wax out of the can to apply it to the pad. I also read somewhere about...
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    BlackICE Prep

    Thanks to Roshan's benevolence I will have my hands on a BlackIce sample here shortly. I plan on testing it out on my wife's nighthawk black pearl Accord. I'm about to place an AF order and was looking for some quick advice for prepping the paint just in case I need to pick something up. The...
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    Meguiar's Hot Rims All Wheel and Tire

    This is less of a review and more of a product demonstration. Products Used - Meguiar's Hot Rims All Wheel and Tire on tires Sonax Fe on Rims OPC and Dawn mixed into water in the brush bucket Product Description - From Website Meguiar's® Hot Rims® All Wheel Cleaner features Xtreme Cling™...
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    Flex 3401 or DeWalt 849X or ???

    I am in the process of trying to learn how to properly use the different machines available and obtain optimal performance from them. I currently own the G110v2 w/ a 5" BP and will be ordering a GG 3" shortly. While I have nowhere near mastered the machine, I am in the process of removing 20+...
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    Steam Staining???

    To all the steamers out there... Has anyone ever ran into the issue of color bleeding from the MF's and dying/staining carpets or interiors? I wrapped one of my yellow towels from Sam's to steam clean the floor mats and after the first one I noticed the color bleeding a little into the...
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    Detailing packages and pricing help

    I am at the point where I would like to test the waters of detailing part time. I have a few vehicles under my belt and have put together a couple packages that I would be comfortable offering. My goal for this year would be to offer a relatively simple set of services to earn some money and...
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