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    removing tint from windows

    I know this isn't much of a detailing item, but any suggestions on removing tint from windows. I know about using a razor blade and ammonia on the side windows, but looking for anwsers for the rear window with the defroster. I have found some suggestions on the web about using ammonia and a...
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    Avoiding the summer sun

    I know it isn't summer yet, it just snowed here, but I noticed some of you are from places where the sun is a pain in the ass. Here in NM the sun is brutal at almost all hours of the day during the summer. My question is do most of you use canopy's of some sort or do you use products that...
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    headliners and sunvisors

    How do you clean headliners? - too much water will make them fall off, right? - don't want to agitate too much, damge? How do you clean sunvisors? (dirty hands and fingers) -same as headliners? Tired to search on the site, couldn't find much. thanks,
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    yes, another ?. What to use to remove old wax on plastic.

    A friend has a Honda Element and has old polish or wax on the plastic door handles and on the tailgate. I tried APC, simple green, and #39. Even tried one of those soft bristled detailing brushes. Still no luck. Plastic sucks! Any suggestions? thanks
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    Wheel Well cleaning procedures

    Ok, when cleaning a SUV or a truck it is easy to get your hands into the wheel wells to get them clean, but I have trouble with cars that have tight wheel wells. My procedure for cleaning them right now is usually hit it first with an All purpose cleaner, either Meguair's, armour all, or...
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    vac n blo vacuum

    For anyone that owns one, does it work as well as a shopvac? And with that said is it a wet/dry vac? I couldn't find anywhere that stated that it was a wet vac. I think i would like to buy one due to its size and the suction seems to be ok, but if it isn't a wet vac I think I will go with a...
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    what DA brand of pads do you use?

    I have shopped around online looking at the multiple brands of DA pads. Which brand(s) do most of you use/prefer? thanks
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    All those products

    Ok, So I haven't tried Poorboys products as of yet. I have used mostly Meguiars. My question is whether it is Poorboys, Meguiars, or Griots garage. There is so many products. Let's take Meguiars since I have used them the most. There is SO many products that it becomes overwhelming and a...
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    Professional training programs

    Just wondering if anyone has been to any kind of professional training course for detailing or dent removal?? I have seen some online. Some hands on courses others are online courses. (I.E. rightlook.com, educationdirect.com) Just curious what people do out there. I know a lot of detailing...
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    #7 Glaze/ PP question

    I'm still learning and will be ordering some Poorboy products soon, but have stuck with Meguiars for the time being. I use DACP, #7 polish, followed by #26 wax. Reading the posts on here and seeing the pics I was wondering if continuing the process I am using now is good/ok or should I...
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    I need SPEED!!!

    So besides the obvious solution of work harder and faster. What are some tips to improve your overall detailing time? If you are going to detail the engine, interior, and exterior what would be your expected time? I'm usually shooting for no longer than 4 hours depending on the shape of the...
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    New Mexico Heat

    Living in New Mexico and the days getting hotter by the minute I'm trying to figure out the best way to wash my car. I know washing a car that has been sitting in the sun(and the paint is hot) isn't the best time for cleaning, but sometimes you have no choice. The biggest problem would be...
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    Tar on edge of wheel well

    So it finally warmed up where I am at and it gave me a chance to do a better clean of the old Honda Element. To my surprise it looks as if I have picked up some tar on my wheel wells. My problem is some of the tar is on the edge of the wheel wells, almost on the side panels. Of course the side...
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