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    FK1000 noob - Removing it on SOFT paint

    Reading past threads, looks aside, on the application/removal of FK 1000, it seems like there is mixed feedback on it's easy off and at times, it can be a bear to remove (if applied too thick, etc). I guess the same goes for alot of products in my stash .....and the only true easy off...
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    Who is doing a true touchless wash

    Aside from Superbee with his super LSP ;-), who else is going a true touchless wash. - Foam Cannon with soap/dwell - PW rinse - Lawn Blower Dry & or Dry with MF/WW I am curious is anyone else is having success doing a true touchless wash. I am considering purchasing a foam cannon...
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    Foam Cannon - Are you a believer or not

    Just thinking about picking up a foam cannon.... $100 more / less seems like alot o ~coin~ for a gadget. I'd rather put that towards a LSP.. For those using or have used used foam cannons exclusive - soap favorites such a CG CWG, DP Extreme Foam, etc, etc, are you SEEING the benefits of the...
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    Wetsanding Gurus

    Do you keep your paper soaked in water all the time ? I forgot but there was a technical thing about the wetsand paper soaking in water--- or am I having a moment...
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    How agressive can on get - Tips/Tricks on Clear Film

    Working on older 3M Clear Film that has seen better days. 5-6 years old. It's on all the rocker panels and boy have they protected the paint.....but the film is beat up. Just short of a light polish to buff the top layer of grime off....the film does have quite a bit of scratches. I know these...
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    FOAM CANNONS - Best *brass* unit out there

    alright gang. For those that are using or looking at Foam Cannons, which one is THE BEST foam cannon to buy. Granted the container will be plastic....but which one has it's guts mostly made of brass, etc, etc. Cam Spray The *one* offered by Polished Bliss I'm ~feeling~ more the Polished...
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    What is your favorite *sealant* for soft paint

    When working with paint so soft.....that even a dry WW will cause minor marring...and the best way to touch the paint is a lil QD as a WAUD method. What sealants do you use for the application where you need it to wipe on/off with no fuss/muss or has the application removal of a nuba.... I...
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    Shelf life of Polycharged Products

    What is CMA's official stance on the shelf life on Polycharged Products like Blackfire if stored in proper conditions....room temp of 72 constant....
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    Meguiars Wheel Brightner Alternatives - what's in your stash

    I want to add a strong brake cleaner to my stash. Not something I will use often....but something that will be in my stash. Meguiars Wheel Brighnter seems to be the obvious choice. Just curious what other acid based cleaners you would consider on your ~shelf~. I have plenty of APC, P21S...
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    Are you using ~Boutique~ products on your wheels

    Aside from winter wheels....most of the rides with summer wheels are aftermarket. Including tires, we are talking 7K-10K wheel setups. I have in the past used P21S alot. With time being a big issue on my side, I have resorted to going back to using APC and wonder why I have not stuck with...
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    ONR and sheepskin

    I prefer SS to any other wash media out there..... For all you ONR users, what has been your experience with ONR and SS. APC and SS (I use my retired paint SS) on wheels, and APC tends to kill the SS mitts...breaks down the SS hide. What has been you experience with SS and ONR. I am...
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    Don't let a bodyshop think they are a mechanic shop

    just venting on some things I learned today....in my crazed way of looking out for reputable shops in the area Do not go to a bodyshop expecting decent mechanical work. Granted a trusted bodyshop is one that will repair a panel in proper places, and we enstill trust in them putting all the...
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    Do you wash your LSP applicators

    Do you guys wash your LSP applicators. Just short of the ones that do call for it like Zaino, I just ziplock them in a seperate baggie for each - Optiseal, Souvern, Blackfire, etc. Maybeeee 1x a year before winter, I'll apc them and wash them or if one get's grimey..... Just curious...as I'm...
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    Any Z-16 gurus in the house

    Enlighten me...must be a formulation change. My spray bottle container of Z-16 was running on empty so I picked up another bottle to refill. Previous Z-16 was whitish in color....new Z16 is like very light lavender blue. For those who use Z-16 frequently....what the difference in this...
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    Mid-Rise Lifts

    I'm looking at both the Snap On Mid Rise Lift and Rotary Mid Rise Lift... Love snap on manual tools (sockets, wrenches) BUT I do get their digital stuff like their pricey torque wrenches from CDI direct. Curious for all of ya'll with mid rise lifts, what brands are you using and why...
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    Removing Road Paint from Tires

    It's pretty heavy on the outer edge and sidewall...enough that driving over time...contact patch will not be making the road. Inclined to use some sort of solvent with a light scuff off a abrasive pad...which should do the trick. Maybe it's because the tires were dressed a couple days ago but...
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    Flex 3404 owners - like or dislike

    The Flex 3403 has been on the market for awhile now.... Just checking in with ya'll in whether it falls into your keep or not keep dept. I had one - used it for 1 detail. Couldn't get past the thermaling issues and sold it. And while everyones experience may vary....my Metabo clearly does...
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    Pneumatic Polishers - Dyna-Brade -- Anything else

    Any Pneumatic Owners in the house ? Who makes good/great pneumatic polishers......I've been meaning to add one and have been eyeballing the Dyna-Brade 3" for awhile now -- Model 18055. Not sure if there are ~competing~ products out there.
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    Degreasing my *car wash interior detail*

    grrr...just picked up my car from the shop. Their bodywork is impeccable....one of 8 shops in the country that have a carbench --- octupus setup that will work on a lambo.... but they sub out the *detail* to a local carwash and like all bodyshops...I'm sure there is a healthy glaze on the...
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    What's your Underride Wheel Well Brush

    Primairly been using the Black Schmitt as my tool of choice....mainly because it allows me to *feel* and get more curves . Tired of *reaching* in to do the wheel weels though. I like the Griots as there is a 20" offset on the brush head to handle... Wondering if there is anything...
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