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    Getting wax off metal on car....

    I recently accidently used a QD on the metal spoiler part on the rear of my 98 4runner. I kind of forgot that the QD had some wax in it, and it left a white stain on the metal spoiler. I HOPE this will come off because it looks pretty bad... I attached some pics to show you all what i am talking...
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    superglue off leather??

    To make a long story short, i got some super glue on my leather seats inside my 1997 Acura 3.5 RL. It is the tan colored leather, and the spot isnt bad, but like any other autopian, it is bothersome. Any suggestions on how to get it off??? I dont wanna hurt the leather....and i cant come up with...
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    Who can cover up paint chips for $$???

    Hello Autopians-- I have a silver 1997 Acura 3.5 RL with a rear bumper in pretty bad condition. It has a lot of little paint chips (from the previous owner OBVIOUSLY) that are down to the black color on the bumper. I have touch up paint and have touched them up but they still look bad. I jsut...
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    new paint question--when work on it?

    i am having the front end of my car fixed after a little fender bender with an old pickup. The other car was high enough that i am having the bumper, grill, hood replaced, as well as the side panels paint blended. ANYWAYS--- how long should i wait until i begin waxing/polishing the cars new...
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    DMV accident question

    I know this is not about detailing, but it all sorta relates. I was in an accident where my car was messed up, and the person i hit had no damage to his car. The police did NOT come, and he doesnt want any money or anyhting. As far as my car.....it obviously needs to be fixed so i can go about...
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    searching for 3.5 RL EMBLEM

    I am in need of a "new looking" chrome "3.5 RL" emblem for my 1997 Acura RL. Anyone have one, i will be willing to purchsase it, PM me. Also, anyone know a good place besides the dealership to get one????? Already looked on ebay.....
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    Acura owners manual ?

    Hello, i am not sure if anyone here will have an answer but since i have had such good success so far, i mise as well try. I have a 1997 Acura 3.5 RL without an owners manual (i bough it used). I found a manual online for a 1996 RL, which i believe is exactly the same as the 97. Anyone know if...
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    Getting emblems???

    Hello, i am wondering if anyone knows where i can find Acura 3.5 RL emblems for cheaper then directly from acura? I looked on ebay, and there are not any 3.5 RL or the word Acura chrome emblems to be found. Any suggestions please let me know. its the last step in making my used car look good...
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    Best Car Wax???

    I currently have been using Turtle Wax for my car. I heard this was good stuff....is it??? Are there any other waxes that would work better or last longer???? Thanks
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    "shadow effect" after removing emblems

    i removed the emblems on my car, and got basically all the glue/adhesive off of the cars paint thanks to everyone here at autopia. The car is 8 years old, but still in excellent paint condition (waxed, shiny, etc). Where the emblems used to be there is a shadow that is still visible depending on...
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    putting emblems back on

    I removed the emblems on my car to replace them with chrome ones in much better shape. I called the auto body place to see how to stick them back on. They said 3M double stick tape, which i went to the hardware store and bought. I put them on, but the tape seems very thick, and they stick out...
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    Trouble after removing emblems

    I have a 1997 Acura RL and just recently removed the emblems off the front and back and replaced them with chrome. I decided i liked the back of the car without the name "Acura" and "3.5 RL". I have tried everything to get the adhesive off of the car, and most of it has come off. There is still...
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