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    Dealer in Oklhaoma City

    Anyone know where I can get some HD products in the OKC area? Thanks
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    3m products-cheap! Thoughts?

    Found some 3m products for ridiculously cheap on amazon. Scratch remover plus Shine restorer Wax protectant Plus comes with 3 6" pads Anyone used these? 3M 39053 Paint Restoration System 3M 39053 Paint Restoration System : Amazon.com : Automotive
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    so many prodcuts....

    Everyday I think I decide on what polishes, waxes, pads, mf towels I need and then I come here and do some searching.....so many options, a little overhwhelmed!:cool1:
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    Meguiars M86

    Anyone use the Meguiars M86 Solo Cut and Polish cream? Not finding many posts upon searching the forums. I'll be working with a rotary. Not sure why this product is intriguing...maybe because it's supposed to eliminate multiple products??? Any thoughts are appreciated!
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    candle wax

    I tried using the search but I could not get it to work so I am going to post my question here and hopefully someone can help. A few months ago I had a candle in my back seat. I was enjoying the smell it was leaving in my car so much that I totally forgot to remove it. Sure enough, the...
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    paint evaluation

    Here's the story on this car. I have only had it a month. I have not done anything to it besides wash once a week with proper autopian washing techniques. I picked up some of Megs NXT quick detailer and gave it a try. I was amazed I could get this shine. Like i said, I have not waxed...
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    clay the wheels???

    This was a thread from a different place but I thought I would get an answer here quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by rotaryb The first time I clayed my FC's wheels I almost puked! They were absolutely gross even...
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    stains on seats

    hey everybody, I used an extractor on my cloth seats to get up some stains that looked like coffee or soda or something of that nature. Turns out, all I did was pull the stains to the top of the seats and now they are worse Did I saturate the seats too much? what did I do wrong? How...
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    stains on seats

    I used an extractor on my cloth seats to get up some stains that looked like coffee or soda or something of that nature. Turns out, all I did was pull the stains to the top of the seats and now they are worse :angry what did I do wrong? How do I fix it??? Thanks guys
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    help

    hey all, My girlfriend just got an 05 scion TC which is a beautiful little car. I can't wait to make the paint shine. Its official color is flint mica. its a deep silver/grey metalic color, not quite black but not quite silver. I want to make it look shiny and like a reflective pool and...
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    scratches and swirls

    Please help! I am thinking of purchasing PB's SSR line to remove light scratches and swirling. I have a dark green honda accord. I will be using a rotary with light cutting and/or polishing Lake country pads. Which SSR should I go with, 1,2, or 3? and what wax should I follow up with. If I...
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    new

    Hey everybody! This is my first post on detailcity. I have been into detailing from the moment I got my first car. That was 9 years ago(do the math and you'll get my age!). I detailed cars at a full service car wash for two years while I was in college. This is where I learned how to use the...
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    My Stuff

    a list of my stuff: ordered my cheap chicago rotary this weekend. It should be sufficient for the weekend warrior. I also ordered 7.5" Foam Pads: 1 Yellow Cutting 1 White Polishing, both made by lake country Rotary Buffer Backing Plate 6" I have a black and decker random orbit...
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    How long till first wax?

    hey all, My girlfriend just got an 05 scion TC which is a beautiful little car. I can't wait to make the paint shine. My question is how long until proper paint care can begin. I have read that you should wait a certain amount of time to let the paint "settle" or whatever. Is there any...
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    Whats the diff???

    Alright, anybody know the difference between these two lower priced rotarys? I am in the market for one but since I will be only a weekend warrior, I do not need to get a dewalt or makita. Although the dewalt is nice, I used to use one when I was detailing professionally...
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