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    FS: Cheap Pads. 6.5" Lake Country CCS and 6" Edge Pads

    Hey guys, i outpurchased my need for pads. (go figure) these just sit. I want to sell these as a lot. Either all of the edge pads or all of the Lake Country together. Lake Country - These are in really good shape. Used once or so max. The black finishing pads are new. The blue used once...
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    I'd Like to Start a For Sale thread for detailing supplies

    Is this bad form? If not, where would i put it? The classifieds get little traffic it seems and i can't figure out how to post there anyway. What do you think?
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    Opti-Coat Applied Outside

    I know this is less than ideal, but for those of us without a garage, but access to covered spaces, is it worth it to apply opti coat with no protection from the elements during the curing time? I havent ordered it because i dont want any dirt to cure into the finish, what do you guys think? Im...
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    Meguiars D3000 Compound Question

    What is the working time of the microfiber system compound when using their microfiber cutting pad? Long, short, etc. Im assuming it doesnt flash, just dries up when it is done? Anyone have experience?
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    Hammered 2003 Accord

    Hey guys, - A little background, apparently someone was painting a motorcycle around this car and got quite a bit of overspray all over it so the owner took it to someone to get it fixed...and as you will see by the pictures they did a god awful job. I noticed major clear coat failure in the...
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    I want to wax my black plastic trim

    What do you guys think? I did a search and it seems that KAIO followed by HGPS might do the trick to bring a rich black color and provide some protection. I am sick of using dressings that run in the rain because i get rain all the time at this time of year. Most i have tried dont last through...
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    Edge Pad's Levels of Cut..Please help

    Hey guys, i recently purchased the flex 3401 adapter to fit the edge system. I have gotten 4" pads and 6" pads...my question is one of being stubborn. I know Autogeek lists these pads in order of most aggressive to least aggressive as: Yellow Green Orange Blue White I dont have the...
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    Collinite Sapphire Leather & Vinyl Treatment Wax #855

    What do you guys think about using this on the dash? Think it would "bond" to plastic and such or no?
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    2006 Lotus Elise in Blue

    Howdy to everyone. This morning i was booked for a simple wash and wax for a 2006 Lotus Elise. I love this car, a lot of nice curves...rides like you are on horseback but still sexy to say the least! Here is my process and pics Wash DG901/CWG/CG Strong Wash Mix Strong Wash cut 3:1 for...
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    SIP vs. 1Z Intensive Pasta

    hey guys, contemplating getting both of these polishes...the SIP for sure, just wanted to maybe throw in the 1z as well. To any of those that have had experience with both products, how does the cut of 1zIP compare to SIP?
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    Need Help with Flex BP

    Hey guys, while polishing up my truck with my flex da, the backing plate started shedding on me... i called flex and they were very helpful and actually sent me a new backing plate that was here in like 3 days! But anywho, on to my question....the gentleman at flex said to use motor oil to...
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    How to Care for Shop Vac Filter?

    Hey fellas, i have a 6.5 HP Ridgid shop vac and am needing to do some maintenance on the filter...does anyone have any good tips to get it clean so that it can last its longest? Thanks in advance!
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    Meg's Quick Interior Detailer and Optimum Protectant Plus

    Hey guys, i have seen where some of you have been using this combination and like both products. I have a gallon of Optimum Protectant Plus and was just wondering if using QID to clean/dust in between applicatioins of OPP would actually remove the OPP due to its cleaning properties...thanks!
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    M105 and Flex DA

    Afternoon, I had a couple of quick questions for you guys. I did a search and couldnt find what i was looking for, hopefully others have had experience in this. I am in need of a new compound and have heard rave reviews of Meg's 105 via rotary..the cars i see for the most part are in...
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    Foam Gun/Cannon QuestionS!

    Hey guys, i am really wanting to get into a foam gun or foam cannon but i have a couple of questions first. I use Chemical Guys Citrus Wash n Gloss as my go to shampoo...but i know mixing 2 oz of soap will strip my LSP..i want this gun for my weekly maintenence washes more so than my strong...
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    Finally got to my ride

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ok guys, now that the warmer weather is here...it is finally detailing season! I figured i would start off the season with a good light polishing My ride was in great shape to start with, winters around my...
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    Degreasing Paint

    I have read posts where people love P21S Total Autowash and have seen it contains a degreaser in it...i am wondering the chemistry of these degreasers...what makes it safe to put on paint at full strength? I have heard of using regular degreasers such as Meg's Super Degreaser, Orange...
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    Detailing Chops

    I have been doing some snooping around on some of the detail shops around my town..im new and just want to know what my competition is doing...i called today and acted like an interested customer....they said a full detail included a wash and industrial wax...haha im serious...but anywho and i...
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    Printing Receipts

    Is there a particular program that you guys use to print off receipts of the work you did for a particular job? I am starting to work a lot with business cars and the owner wants everything on paper (so he can write it off as a business expense) and i dont know what is the best program/way to...
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    WTT: 25 LC low profile 5.5" orange pads

    EDIT EDIT EDIT!!! Thats right i have 25 pads to trade(not CCS, flat). 20 of these are brand new..i just upgraded to the flex on a wimb so the 5.5 pads are left behind. I am wanting to get a hold of a few new products so please let me know what you have.... in particular i would love to find...
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