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    what's more crucial

    ok, something must be wrong with my washing and drying process because i wind up with marring and swirls. i had my paint really nice over the summer and now that it is getting rainy and snowy, the car has gone to the pits, especially since it sits outside and is a daily driver. i use a lambs...
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    substitute for FP2

    as i posted before i have had problems with FP2 smearing/smudging upon removal. any products that are similar to FP2 :confused: just trying to get ideas for when i run out :xyxthumbs
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    how much is too much

    just wondering, how many coats or layers of a wax/sealant is too much ?? is there such a thing, now that products can be layered ?? just wondering since my car sits outside, and i wouldnt mind adding a coat of wolfgang every month or so. even if the car was garaged, can someone apply a...
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    how to remove it

    ever since i went to the track i have had white specs all over the passenger side of my car. it is probably from the "shoe polish" marker that they write the number on your windows with, i was care to remove it with glass cleaner and a razor blade but now i have specs on some of the painted...
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    cotton / terry towels

    ok, so does anyone still use these ?? if so do you have problems with them smearing products upon removal. if you guys still use them, what are your washing techniques. i only have limited MF towels and need to get some more. :rolleyes:
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    Menzerna FP2 smear ??

    the last couple of details i have done, i have gone with the IP and then either to NXT or WG. reults have been great. no complaints. but one 2 other cars that i used FP on, after removing the wax/sealant i noticed streaking or smearing like marks. looks like garbage. but thought nothing...
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    too much clay

    how often is too often to clay a car. mine sits outside and usually gets washed 1-2 times a week. but if i am in the mood to add a coat of WG, i should clay it first right ?? :nixweiss it only makes sense, but just asking. you can't do any harm to the paint can you ?? thanks :xyxthumbs
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    New wheels

    just thought that i would share my new goodies, the last 9 pics :xyxthumbs http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/gavspurplez@sbcglobal.net/album?.dir=af44
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    car cover info

    my car will still be sitting outside this winter but i should be getting a daily driver. anyone know of a website or place that i can buy a decent car cover for around 100 bucks ?? all the ones i have found through searches are over 150 and even up to 300 bucks :nixweiss any info would...
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    climate and detailing

    detailing season is all but over for me. living in chicago i can only detail march-oct. if i am lucky. so someone refered to to a friend and she called today. i'm going to work on her car on monday, and it might be kinda cold. i know for wax/sealants, there might be an issue ( even though i...
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    menzerna by hand

    i think i will get better results by hadn than with the pc on my front bumper. any tips on applying menzerna IP by hand ?? side to side motions ?? applicator ?? thanks
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    chicago detailers

    anyone own a shop that needs help ?? might be looking to move out of the job i am in now. lots of experience with all the goodies. :D
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    made a booboo

    washed the car here at work ( dealer ) and then used the leaf blower to dry. the car sat for about an hour or so and then i dusted with the california duster. then applied some wolfgang. i do know if it was too chilly near the door or what, but when i removed it, it smeared. i left it on for...
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    Another Menzerna ?

    i have the IP and FP. i have asked you guys about how often to use each product and so on. i usually use the IP with the yellow CMA pad Fp with the white polishing pad can i use the IP with a white pad ?? does this make sense ?? same abrasiveness in the product but not as strong of a...
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    Wolfgang update

    Yo guys, Spent 7 hours on my girls car and told her that i wanted to have the car once a week for a wash and QD. Well, got it washed about 2 weeks after that and nothing since. It has been about 2 months and has bugged the hell out of me. she parks under trees and gets tons of sap. and...
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    Monte Carlo detail

    yo guys, just got done with it http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/gavspurplez@sbcglobal.net/album?.dir=/1e52 04 supercharged :xyxthumbs
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    Leaf blower

    hey guys, i have been thinking about buying one to dry the car and other cars that i wash, maintain, and / or detail what types do you have ?? how many mph is enough ?? i was thinking about this one http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=44976-000000163-51586 good...
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    plastic polish

    hey guys, one of my headlights is turning yellow. any ideas or suggestions on a plastic polish, or some other product that might help out :confused:
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    clay

    anyone have luck buying just the bar at auto parts stores ?? i hate to keep buying the megs kit when i can just buy the bar :rolleyes: anyone suggest a good plastic polish, one of my headlights is getting kinda yellow :nixweiss
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    #9 and FP

    yo guys, i have a question. i am running low on # 9 and have plenty of FP. i usually use #9 and NXT on the cars that i detail unless they need the menzerna IP and FP treatment. I think FP is better than # 9 but are they similar when it comes to abrasives ?? i thought i would just start...
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