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    Proper technique with spray-on tire dressings?

    I'm talking about the sprays and not a foam. It seems that every spray I've used on any tire will simply have the spray run down all over the wheel and pool in every nook and cranny in the wheel. When I try to towel-off the excess off of the wheel it leaves the wheel hazy. Is the proper...
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    Best places to put flyers?

    I'm really against messing with people's cars in parking lots (under wiper), so I'd prefer to put them someplace else. Problem is, I just don't know in what manner I should disperse my flyers. Is door-to-door (not knocking on door, but just putting in the door handle) a good idea? I live in...
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    Any word on NXT durability yet?

    I think most of us will agree it's going to be a great product, but I am concerned about how long this product will last. I will use it over AIO/SG as I am sure many of us will, but I don't want to have to apply it weekly to keep it looking slick/wet. Any of you NXT "beta testers" out there...
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    Absolutely filthy MF towels - throw away?

    I used one of my MF towels to clean the side skirts of my car (bottom sides). This is where a lot of the nastiest stuff gets deposited and I noticed when I was done cleaning that it was really dirty and even had a bit of tar in it that I picked out. I tried washing it like I do all my towels...
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    S100 vs. #26 vs. UPP as topper over SG?

    Ok, FINALLY got 4 coats of SG on my black car. I'm ready to top it, and I'd like to find something 1) durable and 2) will make a visible difference to the naked eye Can anybody steer me in the right way in terms of deciding between these three? In addition, where do you...
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    3 coats of SG offer any protection from cold?

    Here I am sitting on my duff, can't make my mind up on what wax topper to put on my new car. Car has been properly prepped with AIO and 3 coats of SG with 48 hours of time between coats. However, it is absolutely NASTY outside...its about 20 degrees with ice and salt everywhere. It's too cold...
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    Scruff marks from feet on doors

    Ok first of all, I promise you I searched over and over for this answer before posting. ;) What can I use to get rid of door-scruff marks on the inside of my car door? No matter how careful I am, I have managed to put two marks and they're driving me crazy. I've tried very mild soap and...
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    Clayed my car and have SERIOUS problem!

    Ugh!! I used the PolyClay stuff from CMA. It works AMAZING. I did the entire car with it and I could feel the difference. Anyway, on one particular spot of my hood, the claying produced a horrible, hazy effect that has somehow tarnished the paint. It isn't a scratch, and multiple claying...
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    If you clay and don't hear or see anything in the process...

    ...does that generally mean the clay isn't picking much up? I tried claying a bit of my car with the PolyClay. I didn't use any pressure, I just glided it across the hood with soap and water as lubricant. It really didn't make any sounds or "catch" as I swept it across the surface. Am I...
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    SG cure time delayed when it's raining?

    I SG'd my car for the first time yesterday afternoon and, of course, it's raining today so I'm wondering if I will have to wait longer than the standard 24 hours for it to cure.
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    First Autopian detail job on my '03 Evolution (56k Warning)

    Products used: -QEW -Klasse AIO/SG (using wipeon/wipeoff method) -Eimann Fabrik Sapphire Tire Gel (amazing stuff) -Eagle One Wet Wipe N Shine -cheapo Microfiber towels from Wal-Mart I used only one coat of SG, I'm currently waiting for it to cure before I apply second coat. I am going...
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    Too much cleaning/polishing?

    I was just curious. As a black car owner, it is very difficult to leave my car sitting dirty. It just looks horrible. I certainly do not mind putting the effort or time into cleaning my car and detailing it but I am concerned that frequent washing/waxing (once every 2 weeks or less)...
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    Final Inspection is impossible to find

    I stopped at no less than Wal-Mart Target K-Mart Autozone (two different ones) O'Reilly Auto Parts another auto store I forgot name of and none of them had anything other than Meg's Quik Detail. Apparently it is pretty difficult to find Final Inspection! The good news is, I bought...
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    Interior cleaning - always shampoo?

    When you guys are cleaning the interior, even on a car that looks pretty good inside, do you still shampoo it regardless? If you do just a "maintenance" shampoo of the carpet, can you generally get it done in under an hour?
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    Thinking about starting part-time. Wait till Spring?

    I love cleaning & detailing cars and frequently find myself with lots of spare time on weekends I use to clean/detail my family's cars (about 4-5 of them). I'm thinking about branching out and doing it on Sat/Sundays and charging. My question to you guys: I live in Kansas City where we...
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