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    How effective is distilled white vinegar?

    To what extent, can distilled white vinegar remove water spots easily? I tried to apply it onto a basin, with full of 5 years old water spots, it won't go off. I tried it on the weather strips of a 3 year old car, it won't go off. I tried it on a 1 week old clear coated alloy wheel, it won't go...
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    Water spots on Wheels

    Hello fellow Autopians, yesterday after car wash, I found out that there are several water spots on my clear-coated alloy wheel after I wipe dry it. I tried to use clay bar to remove the elements but it doesn't help. I even tried Scratch-X, it seems that the water spot is very stubborn. Can...
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    How many dings you have?

    Just abit curious with you guys, how many dings you have on your car body? If none, please share us some precious tips on "How to avoid dings?". :D
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    Interior Vibrations

    Just wondering besides being so particular about paintwork, do you guys are also particular about interior vibration noise? I find it at times hard to keep our car 100% noise free. No matter how careful you use, there'll be slight vibration behind the dashboard, door panels, etc... Please...
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    Door Panel Vinyl Adhesive

    Hello Autopians, I would like to know what's the actual name of the adhesive (black sticky, can be reused) which adhere the vinyl behind the door panel? FYI, the vinyl is adhered to the door chasis to prevent water from splashing into the interior.
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    Plastic Headlamp Polishing

    I couldn't get hold of Meguiar's Plastic Polish nor Plexus. Could I substitute both of these by AG Super Resin Polish? What about MG's Scratch-X? One more thing is how do I eliminate condensation in headlamps? It appears everytime I switch on headlamp while driving in the rain. Thanks alot...
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    Scratched Windscreen

    I've just collected my new car yesterday. Today I found out some light scratches on the windscreen (exterior), just a small portion. I wonder what causes it? What can I do to remove/eliminate those faint scratches? Thanks!
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    Headlamp Lens Fogged Up

    Hi, I found out my right hand side headlamp lens fogged up internally. How could this happen? Besides dismantling the headlamp, how do I clean up the lens? Thanks!
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    #7 Show Car Glaze or #9 Swirl Remover?

    Hi all, after applying Medallion Premium Paint Cleaner, which should I apply: #7 or #9? Which is easier to be applied? And also, should I top it up with #26 Hi-Tech Yellow Wax or Medallion Premium Paint Protection? I require long lasting protection. Thanks a bunch. :)
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    Paint Cleansing Procedures

    Hi gurus...I'll be heading back to my home country in 1 month's time. I will be detailing both my parents' cars. They rarely wash it and not to mention waxing it when I'm away for exactly 1 year. I'm not too sure what to start off with to do paint cleansing. Should I use Meguiar's Clear Coat...
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    Meguiar's Shine and Eibach's Handling

    I'm starting to be as crazy as other Autopians. Enjoy! :D Meguiar's Shine and Eibach's Handling
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    Claying with long stroke?

    Hi gurus, may I know should I use long stroke while using claybar? This is because If I rub it back and forth in short stroke, it'll be quite time consuming. Please advice, thanks.
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    Dentless Parking

    Having problems with dents on your door panels? There's a solution here...check this out: http://community.webshots.com/album/43307122aXCmUd Enjoy!
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    How long can Z-18 last?

    Usually how many cars can a Z-18 claybar be used on?
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    Autoglym Leather Chamois

    Guys, what do you think of this product? This is the only choice for me in my country...does it last long? does it absorb water well? does it leave a lot of lint? Thanks man!
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    Is fresh bird dropping SAFE?

    If I remove fresh bird droppings within 5 minutes' time, will I get any damages? Can anyone confirm with me about this issue? Because I heard that once the bird droppings are in contact with the clearcoat, it'll start to react ASAP. Thanks.
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    Zaino Z-18 Clay Bar

    Has anyone tried this product? What I have seen in this forum is just Clay Magic, Mothers and Meguiar's clay bars.
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    Autoglym Intensive Tar Remover

    After hearing some good feedback about this product, I went to buy this product last night. It is pretty expensive for this kind of product. Firstly, I tested this product using cotton cloth on rubber/plastic trims to remove some wax residue and road tar. It works! Simply dab a few drops on...
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    Autoglym Intensive Tar Remover

    Has anyone tried Autoglym Intensive Tar Remover? Please comment on this product. Thanks. :)
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    Automotive Paint Cleaning Spirit

    I have heard from experts saying that we can use paint spirit to clean our paint from road tar, grime and contaminants prior to waxing. Is this correct? If yes, what brand of spirit should I use? Will it etch/damage clear coat? Thanks for ya advice...Danke!
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