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    Opinions on Megs. Pads vs. Lake Country Pads, please.

    Hi, Looks like I may not be able to get Lake Country pads in the UK after all, so may have to get Meguairs instead. 1) How do Meguiars pads compare to Lake Country pads in terms of quality, performance etc. Is it worth paying the extra for shipping to the UK for the Lake Country pads...
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    Where else can I buy Lake country pads in the UK?

    Hello, Wanting to but some of the lake country pads for my PC. There is a company listed in the UK outlets sticky, first autobody supplies, in stoke on trent. The phone number is wrong, so tried directories and got a completely different phone number, and that doesn't work either. Anyone...
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    About to order a PC - can someone check this for me, please?

    Hello, I'm about to take the plunge and ship over a PC. Before i do, could someone look at this link for me and let me know if the kit includes everything i'm going to need? http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/a/port/pr7424.htm?L+coastest+fqph7616ff4da34d+1069005521 I...
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    Cotton Towels - Are these any good?

    Hi there Being stuck in the UK I can't find any 100% american cotton terry towels. What I can find are 100% egyptian cotton towels which feel to me to be super-soft and very plush and cost about $30 equivalent for a large-ish bath towel. Do you think these will be safe for use on paint...
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    Where can I buy a PC (and some other stuff)?

    Hi, This thread kinds of runs in parallel to a similar one in the Hot Tub that I posted. Where would be the best place for me to purchase a PC 7424 from in the Las Vegas (Strip area-ish) or San Francisco (Fishermans Wharf)? Would also need to buy some pads - any advice to what make etc...
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    Scratch X - What is the nearest equivalent in the BodyShop/Mirror Glaze line?

    Hello, As topic really. Hope somene has some advice. Thanks, Face
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    Meguairs Natural Shine - 2 versions?

    Hi, I have two bottles of natural shine in my possesion at the moment (one is mine and one is my dads) and today i noticed some differences between them. The contents of one bottle (dads) is pure white and thick-ish... the best way to describe it, although childish i'm sure, is like...
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    So, how long before you buff off S100?

    hello there, I'm a big fan of S100 so far, and I now abou the easy on / easy off motto. HOWEVER... i apply S100 to an area about 2ft x 2ft / 3ft x 3ft and buff off IMMEDIATELY. And I mean IMMEDIATELY!!! The product is on the car for about 10-20seconds before i buff it off. is this too...
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    Is this a PC?

    Hello, Being as we cant get porter cable equipment very easily in the UK (without shipping direct from the US), could someone have a look at this link and let me know what they think. is it a suitable replacement for a PC? http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.asp?p=060312330 Thank...
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    WOW!!!!!!! My first claying session.

    Hello all, Last week, when I was washing my car i noticed some 'stuff' on my roof and bonnet. Thought to myself, for this i will need some clay. But... never bought any clay, never used any clay, never needed any clay. And, as luck would have it... On the Clio forum that i visit a lot, I...
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    Detailing other peoples cars... Funniest/Weirdest/Worst things you've found!

    Hi Title says it all, really... A friend/relative/colleague/client whatever has dropped off their car for you to detail. So off you go, you're washing, claying, get to the interior. AND THEN YOU FIND......... now you fill in the rest. I'm sure there must be some strange stories...
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    Mixing up a clay lube

    Hi, I've had a look around and read about people making up their own clay lube by mixing car shampoo and water, but I can't find specific instructions about mixing ratios and longetivity. I have some Meguiars Soft Wash Gel going spare, so my questions are: 1) Is the SWG suitable for...
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    How can I make my MFs less 'static-y'?

    Hello, I'v been noticing lately how static-y my mfs are becoming. I have all sorts, cheapo ones from the UK equivalent of dollar store (expect poundland is 1.5 times more expensive :-) ), car pride (cheap but seem pretty good), Megs Ultimate Wipes and CMAs Magic Towels. I wash them after...
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    Which QD would you recommend for the this task?

    Hello chaps, I Have the choice of purchasing the the following QD's: Megs Final Inspection Megs Final Detail Megs QuikDetailer The ClearKote one... can't remember it's name!! The QD I purchase has to be suitable for: 1) A very final top coat for extra depth and shine. 2) Be...
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    Megs??? Have i got this right?

    Hello, Due to the confusing/conflicting terminology used by megs., could some please tell me if I am correct in my thinking here? Swirl Free Polish = a true polish, ie abrasive Hand Polish = a glaze, ie not very abrasive, if abrasive at all. Thank you, face
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    Megs Final Detail ????'s

    HI there, Thinking about buying a gallonf Final Detail after eharing v.good things about it on this board. From what I've read it sounds like it contain a fair chunk of silicone. Now, when I detail my car I like to qd it between steps, ie #9, qd, sec, qd, s100,qd - to help remove any...
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    Megs #7 or Megs Hand Polish?

    Hello, Which do you recommend for a black car? Looking primarily for "wetness". #7 or Hand Polish? Thanks, Face
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    Can I put IHG over SEC before finishing with S100/#26?

    Hello, Just wondering if the IHG will ruin the SEC or not? Thanks, Face
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    3M/Megs equivalent of SEC/GEPC?

    Hello, Already kind of asked some of this question in another thread, but due to the thread loss etc, thought I'd repost it in a slightly different form. Hope nobody objects! I'd like to know if 3M or Meguiars make an equivalent type of product to the s100/p21s sec/gepc. Anyone have any...
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    3M equivalent of Megs Hand Polish???

    Hello, Does anyone know the name of the 3M equivalent to Meguiars Hand Polish. Thank you. Face
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