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    Autopian Professional in Northern Virginia?

    One of my best friends lives in Alexandria and wants his car detailed. The last guy he had do it left buffer holograms on it. He needs a real professional. Who do you recommend? I want someone for him who is a true expert and buffer wizard. He also needs a reliable professional who...
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    Not a debacle ... but it felt like it

    I have been planning for this spring detail for six months. I've haunted the detailing forums. I have asked silly question after silly question. I have spent way too much money on tools and products. But I wanted to improve the look and shine of my Honda S2000, Luthien (100 points if you...
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    My Flex Hates Berlina Black

    Those of you who own a Flex 3401, have you experienced problems polishing a Honda S2000 in Berlina black with it? I worked a large part of the Thursday and Friday morning on the driver-side door; and no matter what polish or pad I used, no matter what speed I chose (speed 4 and 5--I did not try...
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    PS1S and other Bargains

    I stumbled upon the website of Leather World Technologies yesterday and found a page of detailing bargains, including a number of P21S products. There are some great buys there. Check 'em out. Leather World also carries the Leather Master line of cleather cleaners and protectants. Given...
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    Looking for detailer in Meridian, Mississippi

    Does anyone know of a good, reliable detailer in Meridian?
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    Internet Resources for Newbs

    PDF Handbooks: Detailing World's Dual Action Polisher Guide Detailing World's Rotary Polisher Guide MikeyC's S2000 Detailing Handbook Articles: Guide to Detailing by David Bynon Polished Bliss Guides to Detailing AutoGeek University OCDetails Guide to Detailing Ask...
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    The Linguistics of the Clay Bar: It's Time to Correct our Spelling

    The growing use of the clay bar has generated, and is generating, additions to English vocabulary, at least within the tiny detailing universe. First was the creation of the compound noun clay bar. With the creation of this noun came the need for a verb to designate the use of the clay bar. The...
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    Sonus Paintwork Cleaner

    With the Sonus line now on sale, I thought I would ask about Sonus Paint Work Cleaner. How does it compare, say, to Meguiar's M09 or P21S Paintwork Cleansing Lotion or Pinnacle Paintwork Cleansing Lotion? I am looking to add a paint cleaner to my arsenal. I plan on using it between my...
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    Reviews Needed

    One of the forgotten sections of Autopia is the Reviews. I was looking through the reviews of waxes today. A number of waxes that should be reviewed have not yet been reviewed, and a number of waxes that should have more than one review only have one review. Perhaps you would like to add one...
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    Meguiar's NXT vs Mother's Reflections

    I was wondering if anyone has compared these two sealants. I have used both, though have never compared them side-by-side. But my impression (and it's only an impression) is that they both give a similar look. Do you agree? Any comparative thoughts about them regarding look, durability...
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    Detailing Websites and Their Iconic Waxes

    I regularly visit five detailing sites: Meguiars Online, AutoGeek, Autopia, Detailing World, and Detailing Bliss. At each, one or two Last Step Products seem to predominate wax/sealant discussions and detailing presentations. In a way, these LSPs have come to iconically represent these forums...
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    Autopian Featured in Roanoke Newspaper

    Autopia member, Daniel Wendell, has been featured in the Roanoke Times. And the young man is not yet 16. What kind of detailer will he be in ten years? I imagine we'll all be working for him! :) Congratulations, Dan! Al
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    How do you pronounce "carnauba"?

    We all know it comes from a tree in Brazil and is an essential ingredient in traditional car waxes. We know, in other words, what the word carnauba means, but how is it pronounced? More interestingly, how do you pronounce it?
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    Boutique Waxes: A Christmas Gift

    Greetings, friends. I am the happy owner of a black Honda S2000. My family knows how much I adore her. They also know that I would never, under present economic conditions, go out and buy an expensive wax/sealant. I am a happy Meguiar's man. My family has therefore made it known that they...
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    Need excellent detailer in Corpus Christi

    My son needs a good detailer in Corpus Christi, Texas. Any suggestions? TIA.
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    Need a excellent professional detailer in Corpus Christi, Texas

    Any recommendations?
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