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    how much should I charge to have my paint polished?

    I've got a 1990 325i bmw, w/ really ugly oxidation on the hood/roof/trunk. I don't expect to get it all out, (and some spots probably have no clear left) but just applying some scratchremover and wax by hand w/ terry towels seems to hide it really quite well, so i'm thinking a good pro...
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    New paint, looking for a good sealant/wax

    Hi, Just got my car painted and colorsanded been about a month now maybe. So i'm looking for a good wax product, i'd like something that lasts really long, and really just protects the paint, kinda like another coat of clear or something. I think carnauba waxes are not what i need...
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    Good gentle washsoap for brand new paint?

    ok i'm getting my car painted in about a week or so. I'm just wondering whats the best for something like that. I just want something gentle. I used to use this Softwash Gel stuff, advertising sounds like it's very gentle, but it comes in small containers.. I was thinking mothers...
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    Mothers Cleaner Wax, any good??

    EDIT: Update on pg.3 with pic! -------------------------------------------- Hi, I got a small bottle of this stuff with my claybar, payed a crackload for the claybar "kit" (couldnt find just the bar anywhere) so I'd like to use it. But really I was hoping to try some non carnauba sealant...
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    washing car, scrubbing technique?

    Hi, simple question, what is the safest/best technique to use when scrubbing your car during a wash? circular? back and fourth? along certain bodylines? Like what would avoid causing any swirls or scratches or dulling? any of that stuff? Oh also, is it really bad to use those big...
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    paintless dent removal, bay area?

    Hi I was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations of a good paintless dent removal place in the SF bay area(CA), preferably inmbetween San Jose and San Francisco. Got some dings that need pulling out, and I care about my car too much to just pick at random!! but I Just might...
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    Clay questions! probably very EZ to answer!

    Hi, my first post, this website is amazing! anyways I read through the whole how-to clay page, but I have a couple quick Q's. First off, in this paragraph "After a few passes with the clay, rub your hand over the area you cleaned to check for areas missed. You should feel a...
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