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    Trying Menzerna line for 1st time, HELP!

    Getting back in to detailing after a loooong break. I just purchased some Menzerna polishes and wanted to know if you can help me get started. Intensive Polish PO91E Power Finish P0203 Final Polish PO85U Pads: Orange, White, Grey - all Lake Country Pads What combination would I use...
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    Is polishing a new car bad for clearcoat?

    My car is nearly 1year old and has minor scratches and swirls. It also has some clay markings after the clay job I just did. In my arsenal I have Poorboys SSR 1, 2, and 2.5 as well as Optimum Polish. I have LC pads white and orange. What combo should I use. I don't want to take off...
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    #425... I hate when people say WOW!

    But I must admit this stuff really made me say "holy s@$t!" All those people who said that this is amazing are absolutely right! I could not have been more impressed with this product. I just received my order tonight about 6:00 pm after waiting all day long wondering if it would come. Let me...
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    Pinnacle Signature Series II?

    Do you really believe it is reformulated or is it just a marketing ploy to try and sell a product that was not selling? I purchased some of it and did a side by side comparison of it next to Signature Series I and really cannot tell the difference at all. Looks the same in the jar, smells the...
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    Where to Buy Griots or 1Z Pearlz

    I have heard a lot of good things about these shampoos and was wondering where they can be purchased. How about QEW? Where can that be purchased? I am currently using Pinnacle but want to try something new. Are there any other shampoos that are better than these listed? Thanks.
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    Anyone try Detailers Pride Premium Surface Shield?

    I just received a free 8 oz sample from autogeek and have yet to try it. I want to know if anyone has used the product and how it compares to other of your favorite sealants. How is the slickness, ease of use, wettness, depth, etc.??? I don't think I will have a chance to use it for a...
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    Finally Done with first PC Use (pics!)

    Well after spending countless hours trying to get rid of swirls, scratches, marring, hazing, etc., I finally finished the job...Sort of. I did not yet detail the interior as I just need a break. I did not work on the project every day, and when I did it was 1 hr at a time. My first try...
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    Can oxidation/haze reappear after 1 day? (pic included)

    I am still working on polishing my jeep with the pc. After finally finishing with the hard stuff (SSR 2.5 w/ orange LC pad) I got to polishing a section of the side yesterday using SSR 1 with a white LC pad. Upon completion of this section yesterday afternoon, I inspected the finish and it...
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    How to polish around these hooks???

    I just started using my PC on a 1994 jeep wrangler. I have just worked on the hood so far. On these jeep hoods there are too many hooks, clips, and hinges that I can't polish over using the PC. Do these small crevices and areas need to be polished by hand? How about around the front window...
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    Frustrated first time PC user!

    I just had the courage to take my new PC to a portion of my Jeep. I prepped the paint with a wash, clay, then used the orange light cutting pad from LC and some SSR 2.5. The paint came out pretty good but after looking at it in direct sunlight, I can still see some light swirls and scratches...
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    Clay before Polishing?

    I am going to detail one of my cars this week. It is a 1994 Jeep Wrangler that has not been cared for. The paint is pretty oxidized and has a good amount of swirl marks and scratches. I wanted to know what the plan of attack should be. Should I... wash clay polish seal Or Should...
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    Uploading an Avatar?

    I have tried to resize my picture in Photoshop to 100 x 100 megapixels. When I try to upload the picture, however, it tells me that it must be less than 7800 bytes. What do I need to do to upload this image. I currently use photobucket as a host for my pictures. Is there an option on...
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    My Very First Zaino Experience!!!

    I just finished applying my new Zaino products on my car. I washed with Dawn, although many people think that a dedicated cleaner would be better. I just wanted to follow the directions as closely as possible. I then clayed the entire car with Z18 clay bar. After claying, I washed again to...
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    What products to buy for this paint?

    These are some pictures of my brothers car. It is a 1995 black BMW and the paint is in pretty bad shape. I just got the PC and have never, ever used it before. I am kind of afraid to "practice" on his car but he said it was ok, although he is a little afraid of me burning through his clear...
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    Crystal Mist QD over sealant?

    Anyone know if I can use the Crystal Mist QD over my several layers of UPP. Upp is a sealant while Crystal Mist QD is a carnauba based QD. Will the carnauba within the QD dull the shine of UPP? Thanks!
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    Zaino Question

    I am going to try the Saino system and want to know if it is necessary to first wash with Dawn or can I use another shampoo such as Pinnacle, Mothers, or Gold Class. Also is it necessary to use Z5 (for swirls) if I don't have any swirls. How about the need for Z6 Gloss Enhances Spray. Is...
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    2004 Acura TL newbie pic's

    I am new to this site but have gained valuable knowledge over the past month. This past weekend I waxed my car. These are the products that I used. (I had previously clayed a month earlier). AIO UPP x 2 The paint is Anthracite Metallic. MY PC 7424 has not arrived yet so the products...
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    Bored with UPP, top it with what?

    Last week I prepped my car with AIO and then topped with UPP x 2. The finish looks amazing, but I have tons of new products that I want to use. I was wondering if I should top the UPP with any of these products... WG Paint Sealant, PB EX-P, Pinnacle Signature, P21S, Zaino Z2 Pro, Moosewax...
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    White specks stuck on paint

    I just layered my car with a second coat of UPP. After finishing the job I inspected the car for any missed spots. I noticed many areas where there are white specks of sealant that have dried and won't come off by buffing. I have to scratch them with my fingernail to get them off. There are...
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    Swirl Remover vs. Polish

    I am learning lots everyday but have still have a few questions. I have done a couple of searches but really haven't found a comparison between the two. What is the difference between a swirl remover and a polish? Won't a polish do the same thing as a swirl remover? Will Klasse AIO...
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