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    Where does CG Blacklight fit into my plan?

    Using the megs DA system, where would the backlight slot in? Before or after the finishing wax? Secondly, what pad (blue or black?). How about speed OPMs on my PC7424xp?
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    New Megs system....follow up wax question?

    Soooooooooooo i just got the package today from Detailed Image! so excited to give this stuff a try. I opted for the 5" kit. Anyhow, i know the second step direct us to use the supplied AIO wax, but was curious.......can i top this with say, a dodo juice wax like super natural...
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    Can Poli-Seal be topped?

    Thinking about trying this combo on my wife's Black '08 Acura MDX: 1.) PB Black Hole 2.) Opti Poli-Seal 3.) Meg NXT 2.0 OR DoDo Purple Haze. Thoughts?
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    Applying Dodo Juice Purple Haze Via PC7424XP

    Sooo the folks at Dodo Juice would rather see me apply this wax with my bare hands. I play LOTS of golf.....so my hands are pretty calloused up (not exactly butter soft)....i fear that this will lead to incidental micro-marring of the paint if i go about the bare hand method. Never thought...
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    General pad selection for 105/205

    Hi guys, i've learned enough to be dangerous around cars at this point. Using my PC 7424XP with the 105/205 combo, what pads would you recommend? I currently have 4" Black, Blue, Orange. My paint is in GOOD condition with minor surface marring from poor wash technique prior to...
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    Polishing headlight lenses on an '06 BMW M3

    Is this a safe method: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2485084-DIY-Polishing-PLASTIC...like-headlights-and-tailights! if not, can anyone recommend a better route?
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    Optiumum Poli-Seal (which pad?) and.......cant it be topped with Wax?

    Hey guys, I've learned just enough to be dangerous off this site......so here i am. Picked up some Optimum Poli Seal as a nice AIO for the Wife's '08 MDX and wasn't sure which pad i should be using? I'm thinking Orange might have too much cut? Also, after that, can i top it with wax...
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    New member.....garage porn

    Before: After: Comments welcom
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    Can someone critique my sequence? BMW M3 inside

    Car: 2006 BMW M3 (Carbon Black color) Perhaps some of you can chime in on the hardness or softness of BMW paint from this year? Symptoms: Minor swirls and some hard water spots on the horizontal surfaces 1. Wash 2. Clay 3. Wash 4. Menzerma IP with Orange pad (PC7424) 5. Menzerma...
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    Could someone critique my sequence?

    Car: 2006 BMW M3 (Carbon Black color) Symptoms: Minor swirls and some hard water spots on the horizontal surfaces 1. Wash 2. Clay 3. Wash 4. Menzerma IP with Orange pad (PC7424) 5. Menzerma 106ff with white pad 6. Menzerma PO85rd with blue pad 7. Any need for a black pad here...
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    how to get rid of Armor-All residue?

    The previous owner of my car must have really enjoyed the Armor All. I'm trying to mount the remote display for my Valentine 1 radar detector on the trim that surrounds my gauge cluster, but the adhesive for the velcro won't stick for anything. What can i use to rub on this plastic to get...
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    applying wax by hand...literally....BARE hand

    So i've got my dodo juice purple haze ready to go......and i figured id do one more search of the net to see what i can come up with. Low and behold, i found THIS link: Dodo Juice - Apply by hand. what is the group's thoughts on this?
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    Please critique my setup

    Here's my set up / order. I'm new so what im looking for is any GLARING issue with the order or layer of products i'm using. I'm not looking for opinions on brand X vs. brand Y. Step One. Wash Step two. Clay Step three. Rinse Step four. Menzerna IP w/ Orange pad Step...
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    BMW M3 woes.....

    hey guys, obviously this is my first post, so i'm not sure if i'll be able to post pictures (i think there is a 10 post rule or something?) anyways, like alot of you older more grizzled "vets," i've been lurking and reading from the shadows, wearing out the search button till it smoked and...
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    BMW M3 help.....

    hey guys, obviously this is my first post, so i'm not sure if i'll be able to post pictures (i think there is a 10 post rule or something?) anyways, like alot of you older more grizzled "vets," i've been lurking and reading from the shadows, wearing out the search button till it smoked and...
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