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    Terrible 2003 Black Passat rejuvenated.

    Well, this one comes to me from the same owners of the MDX I did about a month ago. I had seen the car around, and knew what I was going up against. It looked as it it hadn't been washed in a month, and the rims were so bad, they were tinted almost yellow. The owner didnt want a complete and...
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    Exterior Overhaul on hambone575's 9-5 Aero Wagon (Blk)

    Hey guys, hambone575 (Sam) Came up last friday for a total detail on his 9-5 wagon. It was a fun, but hot day, and the outcome was awsome! Sorry for the extreme writeup, I copy and pasted it from SaabCentral.com The story- Sam contacted me through Autopia. He had some knowledge of...
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    Wet 2001 Acura MDX, the power of PoliSeal and OptiSeal

    This MDX came to me in decent shape for its age, although it certainly wasn't up to Autopian standards. I was very happy with the results for the time spent.:) The Process: Exterior: APC and EO Carwash in the foam gun NXT and a black ShMitt with the two bucket method WW Dry Lower...
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    The recovery of an Orient Blue 330i (30+ pics)

    Hi all, just finished up this battered 330i. Quick story: Car bought new in June 2002. The owner loves his cars, but somewhere along the line, he just stopped washing them himself, taking them to the local carwash to be swirled up:nixweiss . We talked about doing this for a while, and we...
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    Need mid-detail help on compound selection ASAP!

    Ok so I'm working on an 04 330i in Sapphire Metallic and need a sugestion fo what pad/product combo to use. On the tight panels, I was using LC yellow 4 inch on the rotary at 1900 with SIP. This worked well, but took 3-4 psses to get the right results, plus I dont want to use a 4" pad for the...
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    Whats the oldest tool/ product in your arsenal that you still use?

    Well, the topic says it all. Post the 1.) Tool/ product: 2.) How long you've had it: 3.) What you use it for (then and now): 4.) Where you got it: 5.) What you like about it: And post a picture or two. Here, I'll go first. 1.) Tool/ product: Long handle blue wash brush 2.)...
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    Teaser: Vicem Yachts V54 Classic

    ****EDIT****- Its Vicem not Vichem, although it is pronuunced Vichem. Though you guys migh appreicate this. Just a wash and spray wax on it for now, but WOW, what a piece of art this yacht is. The craftmanship is truly impeccable, all the little details really make it quite amazing. Just...
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    Getting into boat detailing, advice needed.

    So me and my buddy are out washing my (parents) 48' Tiara Express, when some one walks by commenting on the job we are doing, whichj trans lates him into asking if I detail boats for work. I told him I actually have a small car detailing bussiness, but would like to get into boats. We agree on a...
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    The documentation of a resurrection: My 2002 Black 9-5 Aero

    Well guys, shes done. After countless hours, this is the final result of months of reconditioning. Heres the basic story of the car: Bought it new in '02. Cleaned the wheels with paper towels daily, and every now and then washed it my self with blue coral and a sponge. I usually left it out...
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    Black Teaser pics- My now chrome 9-5, and before and afters on a CTS-V

    Well I'm surely polished out, after putting probably a combined 20+ man hours just polishing, and thats after I had two final exams yesterday. The Saab is in the garage just awating front and rear bumper polishing, and the V will be completed tommorow. The worst part is, my Hitachi's switch...
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    Wont finish down! (2002 Saab 9-5 Aero)

    Ok so I'm working on my Saab, and its not like I've never polished a car before, actually probably 50+ times. No matter what ive tried, I still end up with micro-marring. Heres what ive tried Panel 1 -SSR3 LC Wool on PC (yeh i know this is strong, this panel needed it, yet finished down...
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    Ok so I cracked.

    I swear this website burns a hole in my wallet!:bawling: Excited though!! :woot2: Code Product Quantity Price/Ea. Total ZKIT-2 Zaino Ultimate Protection Show Car Kit 1 $116.95 $116.95 Z-8 Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal 1 $19.95 $19.95 ZDECAL Zaino Metallic Silver Decal 2 $2.50...
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    3 OptiSeal Details: 2004 XC90,1996 Tacoma, and 04 Range Rover

    Hey guys, Just thought I'd post these details along with my review of OptiSeal. Really, this is a product that will be one of my top 3 for a while. The ease of use, time, and amazing result really make this product a perfect 10. As an avid AW user, this stuff really blows it out of the water...
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    Look what I got!

    Sorry, but man I'm pumped! Look whats here! :dance
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    A few reviews: Souv Spray, PoliSeal, DP Int Prot, DG wash

    Hey guys, just saying a few things about the new products I recived from autogeek. Pinnacle Souveran Spray Wax: Man does this stuff smell good! I just want to take a swig of it. On a more serious note, Ive used this on 3 vehicles so far, 2 silver w/poliseal, and 1 black with Optimum Compound...
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    Eurow Sheepskin: $3.96 @ Walmart!

    Just thought I'd let ya know, picked up 5!
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    2001 Seal Grey 911 Carrera 4 Cab Detail

    Hey all, just foubd this on the computer and figured i'd post it. It has only 4,000 miles! And from what i could tell, it had taken a beating in that short time. Lots of marring, bird crap eteching, but nothing I couldnt fix. The interior was a PIT. Process: Foam with DP Extreme Foam with...
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    2007 GMC Yukon Denali vs. EXP

    Hey guys, just completed this detail on this 2007 Denali with 11,000 on the clock. A few things I notices on this truck were the AMAZING improvment in overall quality, ezpecially the interior. Having owned an 01 Suburban and an 06 Escalade, I truly could not believe how much better the interior...
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    AW 330i AJT-- The difference a tripod makes.

    So just did an ONR and AJT on the 330i, and decided to go take a few pics with my new tripod. The difference in photo quality is AMAZING. $18.00 very well spent. Btw, the car is for sale. First $32,300 takes it (I dont think I even need to say anything about the condition :2thumbs:) PM me for...
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    Cool Idea: What I do with my old worthless pads instead of tossing them

    So, as I was organizing my stuff the other day, I came across about 3 worn to worthless orange LC 6.5 Pads. I knew that ther had to be SOMTHING I could do with them, and I finally came up of the idea of making a hand polishing pad out of it. Here are the steps I followed: 1.) Make sure the...
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