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    Todays Detail: Stratasphere Mica 4Runner

    This is the wifes 4runner we purchased back in Febuary. Back then it received SSR2.5 and Natty's. Well, when I was washing it yesterday I noticed I had no beading or sheeting left. So I figured it was time to give it the works. Process: Wash w/ Gold Class Shampoo Clayed during the wash...
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    Need some help with a Laptop decision

    I want to purchase a Laptop, however I know nothing about them. I would perfer a Dell as I have heard some good things about them and their warranty. I wanted to ask you all if you could point me in the right direction as what I should get. I don't need a top of the line model just a decent...
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    Unwanted flyers placed on my vehicle

    :angry My wife parks at a park and ride and catches state transportation into work. Well, People are always placing advertisement flyers on the windshield of all the vehicles in the lot and me personally , I absolutely hate it.:mad: You don't know what these people are doing to your vehicle...
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    Tar streaking on roof shingles

    The back side of my roof on my house has alot of "tar runs" from the shingles. It really makes the roof look like crap. The condition of the roof is still in good condition, only 12 years old. Question is, is it safe to pressure wash the roof. I'm guessing no- out of the possibilty of...
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    Good shipping price at ExcelDetail

    $5.99 shipping until April 11th. ........ about 6 days left.
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    Menzerna IP/FP vs. Poorboys SSR2.5/SSR1 (pics included)

    I had a chance to play with Menzerna IP and FP for the first time on a totally trashed hood of a 1998 F-150. This truck has never seen a day of love. Major swirls and scratches plus oxidation have taken over this truck. I figured I would compare IP and FP with PB's SSR2.5 and SSR1...
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    I took a chance, but the 30% chance won

    Today they called for a 30% chance of a thunderstorm. I waited until about 3:45 pm to wash the 4runner. The sun was a shinin' when I started. No sooner did I bring in the wash bucket, drops of rain started to fall:mad: ....... about 20 minutes later thunder.... shortly thereafter it...
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    You gotta be kiddin' me

    Unbelievable...... http://www.nbc5.com/irresistible/4269088/detail.html?z=dp&dpswid=1260382&dppid=65194
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    Anyone ever compare Menzernas Polish and Hi- Temp's ?

    Such as IP, FP and Hi-Temp's Light and medium cut? how do they compare in terms of abrasiveness and shine. Does one need longer to break down, and which ones are more user friendly? Thanks for any input. If any one knows a link too, please direct me.
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    Cotton Terry towels: Where to buy for the best?

    I'm finding out that my terry towels in which I thought were pretty good quality are turning out to be kinda Sh**ty. Any on-line vendors you all recommend that carry quality Cotton towels? I try to pick my towels only from certain places locally, but after a few washes the quality...
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    Can anyone post some tips on applying TOL's Grape dressing?

    I just got some of this stuff to try out, but so far for me its being a PITA to apply. Iknow the directions say to *spray* but it doesn't seem to cost effective. I tried a tire applicator and a cloth applicator pad to *spread* the product but it seems not to spread that easily. Is that just...
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    A little shot of 2.5 topped w/ Natty's

    After trying to get rid of some light dealer installed swirls/marring I became fed up with the product I was using. (I won't mention) Usually it does pretty decent ,but today it wasn't cuttin' it. I decided to break out the 2.5 which I haven't used in a while. The last time I used it I got alot...
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    A little info on the Meguiars Soft Buff Pads

    I finally got a chance to use my Meguiars soft buff 6.5 inch *polishing* pad today. I've been waiting to try these pads. I did not complete my personal vehicle today, but for the time I did use the pad I have to say I really like it.:up For those who are thinking about trying these pads...
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    Another little dealer story

    So I'm at the dealer today getting an alarm installed, when I told them not to wash the vehicle. The customer service rep just looked at me and asked, " you don't want your vehicle washed"? I replied, " Absolutely not, do not wash it. I will be a very mad man if it is washed and you don't want...
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    Who has been unfortunate and caught the Flu this year

    I have, 3 weeks ago pretty bad, and now I'm just getting over the stomach flu as they call it. Its just not fair, I got blindsided 3 weeks apart. Talk about bad luck:(
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    New addition to the family

    2005 Toyota SR5 4WD Nothing too special, we picked it up last night so I've been playing with it and cleaning it to my standards all morning. The color is Stratosphere Mica- Now question is I assume it clearcoted as it appears to be but usually on the spec sheet right after the color...
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    Posting pics of customer cars

    Other than posting pics of your own car, do you all ask the customer who's car you detailed permission to post pics on the net? If so how do you approach them about it?
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    Spray and Wipe: How many ounces does the average vehicle take?

    I'm a relatively new S&W user, but I am finding I am using (what I feel) is alot of product. I just did my Mustang and used 20 oz. :eek I use a high quality spray bottle on a fine mist. I spray each panel with the an amount I feel should be suffice as to not produce Marring, and it seems it...
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    What does "water lift" mean pertaining to vacs, and extractors?

    You always see extractors and some vacs listing there specs, and one of them is for example 95" of water lift. Different models vary in the water lift measurement But I ask: What the h*ll does water lift mean? I assume it is a power rating but how do they come up with that?
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    New Carpet Extractor, any pros ever heard of this brand?

    I got a new portable carpet extractor as a gift and was wondering if any of the pros ever heard of this brand and anything else they may know about it. The brand in called an ERASER It is portable and seems somewhat as a commercial grade. It is shaped somewhat like an egg with a 2 gallon tank...
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