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  1. tom p.

    Bad body work or ???

    I've invested quite a bit of time trying to address these "scratches" that cover the hood of my white car. The hood has been re-painted and there are some obvious defects including fish eyes. These scratches are apparent under incandescent light and very low sunlight only. I think I am...
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    Thoughts on LSP following Presta workout

    My Presta polishes will finally arrive today. I picked up the Presta pads this week and also some Z*PC. So, I’ll have the Zaino product and:<O:p</O:p<O:p</O:p Presta Ultra Cutting Crème Light Presta #1500 Presta SMR<O:p Subject car is my 1999 Glacier White* (#143) E300. At some...
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    Detailing: Camera Lens

    Guys, what are people using to clean camera lenses? I’ve got a couple of different kits from camera supply shops and from camera mfrs. They generally consist of sheets of paper and a mystery solution in a dropper bottle. I’m not real comfortable using them and they sure don’t do a great...
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    YES Floor Mats

    See the video at the bottom of this page. Like magic !! video Yes Essentials home Yes Essentials Anybody see these yet??
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    External drive: Need recs.

    Guys, I need to move 10GB or so of MP3s from my laptop's hard drive. I don't really know too much about these devices and the related jargon. I don't need a second hard drive. I just want a drive where I can store stuff (MP3s, JPEGs, etc.) and keep it in a closet when not in use. Thanks.
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    WINXP/Nero 5.5/bootable CD. Anyone?

    Ugh, I need to create a bootable CD to run a memory diagnostic test tool from DOS. I bought a memory stick on eBay and things aren't well. I don't believe the memory stick is defective. I am told this memtest86 program may be able to detect a tiny issue which causes big problems. Nero is...
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    I think you guys can appreciate this: $50 paint job!

    Read thru it, it's pretty good: 50 Dollar Paint :waxing:
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    Best pricing on KONI shocks

    Does anyone have a suggestion on the best place to purchase KONI shocks? Thanks.
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    FS or FT: Meg's Wheel Brighener

    I want to off-load a very new gallon of this potent cleaner. The health risks are a minor concern. This stuff gets brewed up at 1:4 and you've got a lot of cleaning horsepower with it. I'd say my gallon is 3/4 or better full. Make an offer. I think this is gonna be a local pickup only...
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    Need assist: Odd-ball GM seat belt tool

    Subject car: 1995 GM H body Guys, I figure my chances are good that somebody will recognize this application since we have a diverse group of auto enthusiasts here. I need to R/R the entire seatbelt mechanism and didn't make it very far yesterday. GM uses a tool which isn't common. It...
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    Anyone want to split a tin of CG 5050?

    :LOLOL I can't believe I am doing this, but the others have me convinced I need to try another short-lived and delicate carnauba wax. I can't justify the expense and will never use such a large amount of specialty wax. So, would anyone like to split a can? For $27, I'll cut the brick of wax...
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    FK winter prep of the daily driver.

    I got the sampler pack from FK a few weeks ago and tried out most of the products. I also got a gallon of the wheel cleaner and it’s very good. It leaves a clean and bright surface. The folks at FK recommended the following sequence: #1119>#118SC>#215>#303>#2180>Pink wax. Now...
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    Anyone know this Eagle One Etching Mag Cleaner?

    The BMW detailing "guru" recommends this product for use on older BMW bikes which feature much cast aluminum on the engine that looks crappy when it ages. It is very difficult to clean. http://www.eagleone.com/pages/products/product.asp?itemid=1001&cat=5006 Thanks for any feedback.
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    FK Sampler on C6 and Mitsu EVO VI !

    OK, this bountiful sampler kit touched down along with a few extra items and a gallon of their wheel cleaner. My son had been suggesting we try the products on his semi-ragged models. :D So, here's the kit. I've got to figure out what these things are...
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    Tom's FleaBay style garage sale:

    Guys, here are my rules for this mini-auction: Auction will end Sunday (10/29/2006) noon eastern time All items start at $1 Bid in increments of $1 Winner will pay shipping costs rounded up to the next dollar (ie. shipping cost is $7.86 >> you will pay $8) PM me with your bid, I will...
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    Old MBz SL convertible w/3.5 V8, Larz Anderson :)

    I thought I'd post these pictures up for y'all to enjoy during lunch time. These fotos are from a few weekends ago (Larz Anderson, MoT in Brookline MA) at Germancarfest XX. These unique conversion was prepared by Bob Hatch who is very well-known to MBz enthusiasts here in the Boston area. I...
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    Miscellaneous Ramblings: Sponges at Home Depot

    I had noticed some discussion on sponges this past week and various options found at Home Depot. My beloved P21S sponge is just about worn out and I consider it to be nearly "perfect" for wheel cleaning on my cars and offers good durability. I've tried the cheapie 6 packs of sponges from...
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    WTB: Transponder holder w/suction cups

    Guys, I spotted this nifty EZPass transponder holder and was wondering if anyone knew where they could be purchased. It is held in place with two suction cups: I did an on-line search and found mesh bags that dangle from the rear view mirror that hold the transponder, they didn't look...
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    Small BBQ grille, need rec.

    Guys, I need suggestions on a small (portable) charcoal BBQ grille. I've got Weber's "Smokey Joe" but have never liked that unit since the food sits about 1" above the charcoal and ends up singed or way too smoky....and I mean way TOO smoky. We have a large propane fired Weber that's...
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    Duragloss Products in NorthEast? Where?

    I ended up buying Duragloss AW at the Duragloss website this past week since I can no longer locate anyone in my area that sells their products. I am wondering if anyone in the NE region has been able to purchase the DG product line OTC. We do have CarQuest in my local area but they say they...
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