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    Informative and funny video

    Was checking this out...! *LOL* Take a look if this hasnt been reported before. Buffing the Side of Your Car - Part 3 - YouTube
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    Confused...

    Well Ive tried to paint correct my own car.*LOL* But Im having a little trouble. I have primed the MFCD properly and I did a test spot on my roof with the D300 at about 4.5 and medium pressure with a GG. It turned out great but it seemed like I had to do atleast over 10 passes! Is this...
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    Would like information and help. Thanks..

    Well after trying to polish my car by hand multiple times and also having one vehicle and not being able to have a correction done except on the weekend.!!! *Whew* I have decided to purchase a DA. When I first came on this site, the PC 7424XP was popular, but now the Griot Garage has taken its...
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    Need detailer close to Salisbury

    Would like to have my 2005 Nissan Altima (black color) detailed. paint correction, etc..etc..Anybody can suggest any good detailers near Salisbury, NC? about an 1 hour away from Charlotte, 40 min from Winston-Salem, 20 from Morresville, Kannapolis, Concord. Thanks..would like to get done on...
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    Wax or Sealant on wheels?

    Been searching around the site for information or advice on wheel protection. Whats the difference between a wax and a sealent? The current waxes I have are BlackFire Wet Diamond and Meguiars Deep Crystal Carnauba Wax. Would these be safte to apply to my wheels which are clear coated?
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    Wheel cleaner for this finish?

    I have these wheels, which are a diamond-cut/polished/brushed aluminum etc..etc..that are clear-coated. I've posted multiple pictures to get a good idea of the finish, it is hard to capture on camera, since it's not chrome. Ive heard that Soap (Which kind of soap exactly?) and water are the...
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    Degreaser

    In the near future I will begin to try to detail my car. I've read all of the detailng posts and seen that a degreaser (this is not the same as using a car wash liquid is it?) is used to remove the wax from the paint to see all the imperfections before beginning the compounding, polishing...
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    Blackfire Wet Diamond

    I've seen (Rydawg and RickRack) and heard some good reviews of this product. Where can I purchase this for a good price? Thanks for the help.
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    Any truth to this?

    This is from a member from Nissan Forums: Nissan Altima Forum explaining wax, sealant usage. Correct. The glaze (depending on the formula) more or less is used to add depth to the paint. I think the "correct" thing your body guy should have said is "It's not good to use TOO MUCH wax." TOO...
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    Paint Thickness Gauge Needed?

    Ive been looking at different posts on the Before & AFter, and Click & Brag. I've seen the different supplies that people use, but I only remember coming across 2 posts that stated they used a Paint Thickness Gauge. In DavidB posts it is suggested to use a paint thickness gauge. Is this...
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    Detailing Youtube videos

    Could anybody suggest some good youtube video of detailing to look at? Do any members on here have videos posted of their process while detailing, clay bar, paint correction, wash, wax, etc...?
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    Detailer in Colorado Springs, CO

    Just looking for detailers located in this area. My brother has a Chrysler 300 Black and told him about his site..and the work done on the click & brag and pro before & after. Any detailers ya'll recommend?
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    Just saying thanks

    I know this post will be moved:rules:, but just wanted to thank all the professional detailers out there on their work on the various automobiles they do. I joined in 2003, but didn't even look at this site again until about a 1 1/2 ago..:shocked After studying this site I've learned more...
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    PC 7274x or similiar

    where can I purchase one locally? I went to Autozone, Advance Autoparts and didn't see anything they did have another brand for $20 are these just as good?
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    Detailing Shops to avoid

    Would like the regional members to post a list of the detailing shops you suggest to avoid when needing your car for paint corrections, swirling, scratches, water-spots..etc..etc...(Either ones you've been to or heard froma reliable source) just trying to help not only myself, but other people...
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