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    APC pre-soak

    Is the apc pre soak step really necessary before claying a car? I feel it isnt except for really bad paint surfaces. Whats your opinion.
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    Black Corvette detail

    Im doing a full paint detail on a 2002 black Corvette which has A LOT of tiny scratches and waterspots. Im thinking of using PG with a black finishing VC pad on it with my Metabo rotary on low. Its either that or starting with IP and an orange VC cutting pad. The order looks like this: Wash clay...
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    Finished Detailing the Red Rocket

    Hello, I just finished the exterior detail on the RED ROCKET (my 1989 Toyota MR2 Supercharged) It came out better than expected but not perfect. The paint was that redish-orange faded color that happens to red cars over time.Actually, I think it looks pretty good for 17 year old paint thats been...
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    PC speeds vs rotary speeds

    Hi all....Ive never used a Porter Cable before as I have always used a rotary.Im using a Metabo now and I see people on these boards saying they use speeds 5 and 6 on their PC for harder jobs. On my rotary, speeds 5 and 6 would eat the paint like Pac-Man... :ranton......so my question is...
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    question about LC pads vs other brands

    :rockin Hello again. Im currently using LC VC pads on my Metabo rotary. i know A LOT of members here use a PC, which the pads are compatable with, so I was wondering if there are better pads out there or what their opinion of the VC pads are? Personally, I like them better than the flat ones.
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    Waxing over FMJ?

    Have a question regarding the FMJ wax. Ive seen several people mention that they added a coat of (whatever their favorite paste wax is) Over the top of the FMJ. Im just curious as to why? The FMJ is the best "wax" Ive ever seen. Is it because its expensive and people dont want to keep adding...
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    Are all clay bars created equal?

    Another quick question that I wasnt sure of.........Are all claybars created equal. Would it be better to buy a higher end claybar ,or just go with an OTC brand like Mothers or Clay Magic? Thanks Again! :wha :dcrules
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    Menzerna Glaze with a rotary?

    Hello, im new to these forums but not to detailing. This is a great site for learning things when you THINK you know just about everything there is to know about the fine art of detailing. Its obvious now you guys can teach this old dog some new tricks. Just curious to know if I could use my...
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