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    98' Black Camry + Flex DA + M105/205+ ...LC Flats or Hydrotech Duo?

    I just got the flex DA and M105/205 for the first time. Only used Poorboys SSR's before. I guess toyota has "soft" paint right? Its a 1998 Black camry. So I'm not sure if i should get LC Flat Orange, White, Black or LC Hydrotech Cyan/Tangerine to use with M105/205 ? I did read that the...
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    Natty's Blue on sale at CCD + had great service

    Guys, Carcaredepot has Natty's Blue paste wax on sale for $16.95. Used it on my black 98 camry and the car a super rich dark black. Really happy with the results. I keep getting complements and some ppl think it s new paint job :D Also bought other stuff from CCD and the guys there...
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    OCW Wonderful!!! OID Super cloudy???

    I just recently got my OID and OCW after reading so many great reviews about it here. The thing is OCW is a breeze and no probs whatsoever. I bought the 32OZ. OID concentrate and diluted it 3 parts water to 1 part OID just like it says on the bottle but I'm getting mad streaks, clouds...
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    Mixing Spray waxes...let's say AW+OCW..

    I’ve been wondering if you guys often mix spray waxes together to make a "super spray wax" that capitalizes on both the strengths of each individual wax. I mean like AW and OCW are two very recognized & loved spray waxes. Have you guys ever made a 50:50 AW+OCW Spray wax solution and found it...
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    Applying wax via Flex 3401...

    Alot of detailers often go to the PC to apply a wax by machine even though they may use a Rotary for polishing. Considering the excessive power on a Flex 3401 (in comparison to a PC), is it all just the same to apply wax via a Flex or is it not suitable for that sort of thing.
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    Where to get OCW by the Gallon Cheap?

    Guys, Who is currently selling OCW gallons at cheap price? Thoughts appreciated :cool:
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    Is BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond AFPP w/polycharger Comparable to Natty's Blue?

    Guys, I had 2 coats of Natty's blue on my Black Camry prior to Zaino (currently) and the Natyy's was super Dark deep and wettttt! I like Zaino but some of my depth isn't as is was with Nattys Blue. Now I just hit some threads with BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond AFPP w/polycharger and I am very...
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    Acrylic jett Trigger questions......Zaino topper?

    Guys, Couple of questions if I may. I'm way late to the game but Werkstats Products are new to me and I'm very curious about trying em' out. Soo... 1)Can Werkstat's Acrylic Jett Trigger Be used on top of Zaino without bonding issues? I mean will the same durability be there? I have Z2pro...
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    Zaino Didn't look so Great? Maybe I messed up... Videos Anyone?

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Guys, I recently polished my car and also bought and applied Zaino on my car. I have a 98' Black Toyota Camry. After polishing I Clayed with Z18, then ZAIO, and put 2 coats of ZFX'd Z5pro then Z2pro...
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    Is the OEM Flex 3401 DA Backing Plate *GOOD* enough?

    Guys, Is the OEM Flex 3401 DA Backing Plate good enough? I think Flex has refined the backing plate but I'm not sure.. Should I instead go for a molded urethane Flexible backing plate? My Pads are 6 inch. They have a 5inch and a 6inch Flexible urethane backing plates at Chemical guys...
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    What to goodies to get with the flex...

    Guys, I'm getting the Flex 3401 VRG? ALong with it, what other neat stuff should I get that I'll NEED. It appears the lc purple foamed wool pad is a good addition. Shall I get new pads, adapter, etc? I only have my loop and hook velcro LC Rotary pads. Thoughts are most welcome.
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    *Metabo PE12-175* Rotary For Sale

    Guys, I'm selling a Metabo PE12-175 Rotary Polisher. I've only used it once to polish my car. I burned through an edge on my fender so I'm getting a Flex instead. It was my first time polishing so I'd rather be on the safe side. Only once used. However, its build quality is amazing...
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    FLEX 3401 VRG vs Rotary- pro Detailers plz chime in...

    Guys, I have a brand ne metabo Rotary which I only used once for my first ever polish session on my own car. I found it to be very well built but needs diligent handling. I almost burned one of the edges on my fender and now I'm leaning heavyily towards the FLEX 3401 VRG. I only detail my...
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    Do I need Both ZPC and ZAIO for Zaino Prep?

    Guys, I polished my car out last week but i still have some marring and medium swirls. Do I need BOTH ZPC and ZAIO for my Zaino prep? I'm not sure because I think ZAIO won't remove swirls like ZPC. Lastly, Whats ZPC on the Abraive scale?
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    Are there such things as rentable Garages?

    Guys, I'm not as fortunate as many who have garages where they can detail peacefully. I have these nasty nosy neighbors who are always bugging me when i detail in the street. :grrr I'm wondering if there is a company or something where I can rent a garage for a day and just spend time...
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    Which do you prefer-- PB's SSR Line or Optimium Polishes

    I need to be detailing in the Sun and I recently learned that Optimum Polishes are Sun Compatible just as the SSR Line I wanted to know do you guys prefer the SSR Line over the Optimum polishes or vice versa? I've always heard great things about Optimum compound and Optimum Polish but I...
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    I wanna try Opt Poli-seal but not sure if i'll need it

    I really wanna try Optimum poli seal But i wanna know if its worth getting. I'm gonna be detailing a 98' Black camry that has significant swirl marks. I' m planning on using Poli seal after PB's SSR3--> SSR 2.5--> & PO85RD --> (Opt Poli- seal ?) --> PB's EX--- natty's blue layered
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    Is Meguiar's Endurance High Gloss tire Gel PETROLEUM based?

    I'm starting to see chemical ruptures in my tire walls. Does anyone know if Meguiar's Endurance High Gloss tire Gel PETROLEUM based or water based or something other?
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    1st time using soap in bucket vs. Foam Gun. Kinda dissappointed...

    Ever since the beginning , I have always used my Gilmour Foam gun to wash my car using duragloss soap and a lambswool wash mitt. It always got the car really clean and was a beautiful thing. Anyways, I thought I'd try using the 2 bucket method without the foam gun to see if it would save me...
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    Drat, I Don't have a garage, Need a good swirl exposing hand light...

    Guys, I'm not as fortunate as many of you guys that have a garage to detail under. So i can't have the big 1500W set up lamps to see the defects. Do you guys recommend and hand lamps, flashlights or the like that are pretty effective in exposing swirls. I recall back when i was first...
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