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    Bought an air compressor, any use for detailing?

    I have a PC 7336 (just bought it), and am starting to acquire some more pads/polishes. I also got a nice 33 gal 150psi compressor for christmas. Is there any system to use this with like some sort of medium powered water sprayer? I like the way drive-thru car washes (no I dont use the...
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    Stains on aluminum wheels

    I've tried Mother's Mag & Billet polish, and while the Billet polish *helps* it still leaves behind this shadow. Basically these spots come from when it rains. If there is any dirt/brake dust on the wheels the water picks it up and sits in a puddle right on the lip of the wheel. If it's...
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    Some amateur detailing pics of my cars

    For the Maxima I used Mothers Gold Class Shampoo, Gold Class Wax, and Meguiar's QD. I'm continually impressed with the OTC Meguir's stuff, altho the car still needs to be clayed pretty badly and has a mild amount of swirls. For the Mustang I used Gold Class shampoo, Eagle 1...
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    Best care care kits for my cars?

    Well I am about to order about $150 worth of stuff and I want to make sure I have everything I'll need. I like the kits that this site has put together. I gotta say I am VERY impressed with the amount of info that each contains. :bow From what I've been reading I like the Sonus kits...
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    I'm getting a headache, help me get started

    I've been on the web for almost 3 hours now just doing research on detailing products. There is just so much out there and so many varying opinions, including this site, that I am stuck. I dont want to have to use an orbital because I'm afraid of swirls. I just need a list of...
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    Stains on polished aluminum wheels, help!

    I have a set of American Racing Torq thrust II's on my mustang. They have a polished aluminum lip and chrome spokes. I went to a road course event about 3 weeks and got some dirt on the wheels from going off course. That weekend I moved and the car sat for about 2 weeks before I was able to wash...
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