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    Terry or Foam by hand

    What does everyone prefer when applying 3M SMR??? I know I asked this question already but have not really gotten many responses... Admins - sorry if this is a dupe post. Also - from the readings it seems that even if apply 3M SMR by hand, the prefered method seems to be the following...
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    303 Aerospace Protectant & Lexol

    Would it be possible to apply 303 on top of lexol conditioned leather???:confused: Question 2: what is the going rate for a 8oz 303 aerospace??16oz???:confused: :confused:
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    Foam or Terry for applying 3M

    Hi all - I am planning to use the 3M SMR for dark color cars this weekend. I am applying by hand and have read that it should be applied in a straight line motion (back & forth) none of the 'wax on wax off' - circuler(sp) motion.(karate kid nonsense) I plan on using the viking pads(ones with...
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    WTB - Meg #81 in NYC

    does anyone know where I can get the meg #81 in NYC or Brooklyn w/o having to order it online??Any body shops in the coney island area where I may be able ot pick this up? Thanks in advance!!!:bow
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    Black & Decker Scorpion

    anyone ever used one of these??? How does it compare to the shark??? I was at Walmart tis weekend and noticed it for under $20 bucks. With 6amps & 720 watts. I could not resist... Is this any good???(I needed a portable vac badly):mad:
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    Newbie question (sorry if this will aggravate the experts)

    Hi everyone, I have been reading a lot of articles relating to detailing and this weekend, I am planning on giving the car a complete wash & wax to prepare for the winter. Pls let me know if these steps will be adequate for me. These will all be done by hand. Thanks in advance. I plan...
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    3M Perfect It Foam Polishing Pad Glaze/SwirlMark Remover

    Is this considered a polish? Was wondering b/c I would like to know if I can just apply Meguiars 26 after the SMR w/o rinsing? Btw- how long does it usually take to haze so that I can remove it with a terry towel/polishing towel? Same question for clay & the meg 26? how long before i can...
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    Last question on washing

    Hi everyone. Just wanted to get this out before I hit the sack b/c I can not post anything at work..(I know it sucks). As you all may recall, I will be attempting to wash my car this week. I do not have the Zaino products yet (but will soon). In the meantime, I will be using these. I have...
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    Washing

    I am planning to wash the car this weekend and I do nto have any zaino products yet. But would still like to give the car a 'lil cleaning. I plan to do the following: 1) wash with meguairs GC wash 2) buy clay magic @ autozone and clay car after wash 3) rinse 4) Do i need to buy a polish...
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    newbie help

    hi, just wanted to know what are the steps and products you ppl recommend as I try to tackle the cleaning & waxing process on my car. It is a 1999 328i, black.. What are the steps I should take. Also, i will be doing all this stuff by hand so pls help me out here. What are the necessary...
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    newbie help

    hi, just wanted to know what are the steps and products you ppl recommend as I try to tackle the cleaning & waxing process on my car. It is a 1999 328i, black.. What are the steps I should take. Also, i will be doing all this stuff by hand so pls help me out here. What are the necessary...
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