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    Headlamp lens edges

    My CLS 550 lenses need correcting, and I intend to apply Lamin-X afterwards. From what I`ve read, three-step compound/polish/pads should be sufficient (no deep scratches, just clearcoat degradation from a body shop application some years ago). I tried to upload a photo (it`s not working) so...
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    under hood aluminum corrosion/remediation

    I`m in the throes of cleaning/correcting the engine compartment of my `87 560SEC while the engine is just ready to go back in after a rebuild. For the steel, I`ve ground down any rust, used Eastwood AfterBlast (aqueous-based phosphoric acid solution) on any areas I`m still not sure about (like...
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    Distilled vs tapwater/microfiber towels

    Here in NC, our tap water is 3.13x the national average in calcium content (it will leave noticeable water spots on car paint). Any chance the "hard" city water could cause the towels to be harder than necessary, causing micro abrasions on the paint, wood, etc? Technically there`s now calcium...
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    CarPro Spotless--is it safe for black B-pillar trim?

    It says it`s safe for plastic, but the B-pillar trim appears to be a type of laminate plastic, sort of a clear layer sandwiched over a black layer. Does anyone have experience using it to remove water spots from the delicate B-pillars? In this case it`s a CLS 550. I replaced the trim a year...
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    Clear coat touch up pen/wet sanding

    I`ve read good things about the automotivetouchup.com clearcoat pens, and always had trouble myself with dabbing dealer touchup clear coat on and it eventually coming off. If I understand it correctly, it will not interact with/delaminate clear already on the car. There are a couple of areas I...
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    Foot rest on floormat

    I`m new to the forum but have enjoyed reading it over the years. On my driver`s floormat, there is a worn spot where you can see the burlap or whatever the material is. I`ve seen a few individuals recommend a long vinyl panel that`s glued on with Super 77 adhesive, but the panel is too long...
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