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    Natty's Blue over Clear-Seal or z2 pro ?

    I'm thinking off trying natty's blue over clear -seal or z2 pro, then natty's blue, then z-clear seal on top ? anyone try this ? is it really needed ? thx
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    Natty's Blue over Carnauba Moose Wax ???

    As the title states, I would hate to have my almost brand new tub of Natty's Blue sit all summer .. How long would the durability be with this combo ? Poli-Seal > Clearkote Carnauba Moose Wax and then what effects if any if i topped this with Natty's blue ? or is the Natty 's...
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    house cleaning of left over detail supplies - GTA ?

    Hello fellow Gta detailers, I'm going to be getting married soon and will no longer have the space for much of my detailing supplies. So I'm cleaning them out. I'm not out to rip anyone off. If anyone wants, let me know as I'd prefer to offer it to fellow detailers , gain a bit of cash as...
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    z8 over Werkstatt ?

    I have to do a optimum polish, prime , then finish with acryllic jet x 2 for a customer next month for a winter prep. However, he's asked me if his Zaino's z8 would and could be used a QD in between. I don't know what to suggest ? He wants something local and I don't know what I should advise...
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    An interesting QD question

    I have a regular with outstanding results. I always do this twice per year. -optimum polish for swirls -Clearkote VM and RMG mix -Poorboys EX-P 4 coats -2 coats of Natty's Blue the owner has and keeps asking about the Zaino process. But I explained that in order begin using zaino, I...
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    Z8 mixed with Optimum Spray Wax,

    First off, glad to be back on autopia after months of hiatus. Back injuries requiring surgery are never easy to recover from. Anyways, I stumbled upon this method and may never go back. Here's what I did. I may never go back to "zaino'ng" in the original manner. Just last weekend, I...
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    how to fix chrome chips

    have a front chrome grill with some chips, and some parts have rust any idea on how to repair ? re-chrome ? re-finish ? thanks
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    Staining on Vinyl Racing Stripes ?

    Sorry for the bad pic. But i wanted to know if anyone had any products, suggestions to remove these stains on this customers vinyl racing stripes on the exterior of his top and his trunk. They could be "hard water" stains or something else. They have been on for about 1 year and more...
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    Stains on Carpeted Headliner

    I've cleaned "soda" spray which sprayed up top on a customers "headliner" which is carpeted. As well on another, a cigarette butt burned a stain on another. I gave it the Sean T Busch oxi clean and brush but found the soft carpet to "fray" with my brushing. Now the stain is out, but the...
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    FS: Used Dewalt 849 GTA only

    I'm selling my dewalt 849 rotary as I no longer have anymore use for it. Its in perfect working condition. $150.00 pm me if interested In the next upcoming weeks, I may have an assortment of polishes, qd's, pads, and other goodies as well. Stay tuned. :sadwavey:
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    Another T.O. Quickie

    Customer is going to be upgrading to a Lexus IS250 and simply wanted his "trade in" to look acceptable. The paint had all kinds of embedded particles and needed claying in a big way, but of course there was no time. It has numerous swirls, scratches around the bumpers and lower ends all of...
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    Neglected Toyota Solara

    Over the phone the customer told me "overall" it wasn't bad, meaning Paint and Interior. Not !! The interior was hideous. My pics did not show it unfortunately. Huge, huge neglect. Crap everywhere and all the panels , radio and shifter area had awful "gunk" all over it. Then upwards above...
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    z5 pro - $42.00 CDN !!!

    FYI just picked up z5 pro, I sure hope its worth it.. most likely not.. at $42.00 after shipping from zaino.ca ..wooaaah! I don't think I'll be buying much zaino in the distant future..
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    Is a Foam Gun that necessary ? Use w/ Opt NR ?

    I'm trying to get my head around deciding on the necessity or value of a foam gun ? I rarely use any hoses , Optimum No Rinse seems to be my "go to" washing method a la pesticide sprayer. How different is spraying the car down with soap vs. dipping your wash mitt into a bucket of soap...
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    Another T.O. Quickie !!

    Another Toronto Quickie Just don't know what it is with customers as of late, but they all appear to be in a time deficiency doldrum even after explaining things to them over the phone and via email. I had to roll this Merc out ASAP as they had "to go! " They now wanted a quick wash. I...
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