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    Need some help with bird dropping issues please

    Several days ago there was a 3-4 inch bird dropping on my hood. It was dark purple. I ran it through the car washed the next day and did not notice it didn't come off until later on after it had been in the sun. I tried different methods to get it off but it was sticky and thick. Ended up using...
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    Heard of this yet?

    Foam away by Turtle Wax. This is a new product I saw yesterday at wally world. anyone heard of it or used it to see if it works like stated? Here is the link. Turtle Wax - Foam Away
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    Clay smudges

    This evening I clayed my headlights and my windshield. Lights turned out very well. However the front windshield looks good but in a couple spots there are some smudges that I can't seem to remove. Should I re-clay it? Or use a razor blade? I am using stoners glass to clean my windows. Thanks.
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    Debadging assistance please

    Like CharlesW wrote here in Iowa it has been cold but today was a decent day at around 45 degrees. So I decided I wanted to remove the rear emblems from the tailgate. First off I have a 2006 Nissan Frontier. It is a year old and on the back gate it says FRONTIER SE 4X4 You get the idea...
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    Thunderbolt Polish

    Good afternoon everyone. I was wondering if anyone has heard of or used this brand of polish? I was at my window tinter and he had this stuff and showed me how good it was or is to him but I wanted your opinions on it. He sprayed a dirty black vehicle on the hood and then wiped it off with a...
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    Best Paint from manufacturer?

    Lately I have been thinking about new cars. I have been around here for over a year and cant remember this being discussed. What company that makes vehicles do you think has the best paint job and the one that holds up the best from the factory? Also what color do you think is the easiest to...
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    Optimum spray wax!!

    Okay, so the weather here in Iowa broke to around 40. Nice let me say after the hardcore freeze we had. Anyways, I went to a automatic car wash that is the best I can find and thats driving 12 miles. I pulled out dried it with my microfibers, did the windows and then got to work on this spray...
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    Minor Scratch from road debris?

    Today I was driving down a inner city interstate the speed is 55 mph. There was a truck that had mud flying off of it and ofcourse it hit my truck. I didn't notice the damage until later... There is a small spot where it hit my truck on the front left bumper... There are minor scratches in...
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    Looking for a good detail shop

    Ok, so I love to work on my own vehicle when I can and I try to take care of my wifes as much as I can. However I would really like to find a professional detailer to take my wifes' 99 jeep grand cherokee. Can you give me something to look for to pick a great detailer or shop. I live in Iowa and...
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    Need some assstance please

    Okay, so I got off work this morning. Washed my Titan. Went home to dry and clean the wheels. I then went to apply poorboys QD+. I used two different types of micro fibers. Here is the problem. I started by applying it to the towel and wiping on, it worked for a second then it like started...
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    2004 Nissan Titan and Meguiars NXT

    Well, I finally got to it this morning after work. I came home and washed the truck with meguairs gold class wash and then parked it in the street in the shade provided by a house. Now the bottle says wax the entire vehicle and then wipe off. Okay, so I should inform you that it was in the mid...
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    Titan Boy

    I already introduced myself in the appropriate forum. Here is what I have brand new 2004 Nissan Titan crew cab. Color is "Smoke" I picked it up this afternoon. They actually did wax it and it is looking decent and smooth. Okay, so I have been searching the forums for the past two weeks and have...
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    Titan Boy

    Hello, my name is Brian. I just got a 2004 nissan titan. smoke in color. it is a crew cab. This is a great truck. I used to detail for a small shop back in '95. However many, many things have changed. I have been browsing for awhile and I am gonna like things here. Thanks
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