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    help: clean exterior windshield

    i just got a 2008 honda fit last month and notice a dull haze/film on my windshield. i've been trying to use the washer fluid to wash it off. it's a brand new car and thought maybe it would go away. does anyone have an idea what this might be from? maybe some weird chemical the dealer...
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    chips in clearcoat?

    i just picked up a, let's just say, throughly used 1996 nissan 240sx. i'm trying to get the paint to shimmer and shine. it's black...so i guess i have my work cut out for me. :( anyway, i'm wondering if my clear coat has chips or is it the paint? unfortunately, my camera does not work...
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    how to polish windshield?

    i've been noticing that my windshield seems to have quite a bit of nicks and pits from daily driving as well as frequent HPDE's (high performance driving events) on the road courses. are there any well known techniques and/or products that can be used to remove the marks from the windshield...
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    clean car and car cover question...

    i just washed my car today (moderate detail). but i am afraid to put my car cover on. i'm worried the cover, which has already been put on the car while semi-dirty, will get the paint dusty again. car cover is a california car cover (stormweave material) and is of high quality. does...
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    anodized wheels: how to remove these spots?

    i have a set of anodized volk te-37's. when i took my car to a dealer, they accidentally used some sort of harsh chemical on the rims (not sure what it was) that "tarnished" the finish. does anyone have a definitive way of getting the finish back to normal? see pictures below. face of...
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    clean old wax out of rubber seals?

    i just got done with detailing the car on saturday...back and arms are sore. :( :sigh: car looks great nonetheless... however, when i take a close look at the rubber/vinyl seals betwen the window and the paint, i can't help but notice a lot of "old" wax hiding under the trim. anyone know...
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    cleaning dashboard

    i have a 2001 acura integra and have some "spots" on the dashboard. when i clean the dash, i use a damp absorber to wipe away all of the dirt and dust. occasionally, i'll apply some vinylex protectant for some uv protection and cleaning. however, since the last time i applied the vinylex...
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    how do i clean an "anodized" rim?

    i have a set of volk racing te-37. the spokes have a "rough" finish to them. these rims are anodized versus your normal polished/powercoated rim. my question: does anyone have any tips and adivice on how to clean these? it seems that the brake dust is still embedded in the rough surface...
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    love the site!

    hi everyone. just wanted to make my first post here. i found this site though another fellow member of http://www.honda-tech.com while posting a question about car washing methods. i've been reading the "learn" section have already written down tips on how to wash my car "better"! :up...
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