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    Anybody tried MPT Classic Polish/Finish?

    Seems from the description to do what Optimum Poly Seal does, but at a much less price.   http://www.mptindustries.com/mpt_products/classic.htm  
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    Electric cook top

    Has anyone attempted to polish out an electric cook top.  Mine has a bunch of stains and small scratches?
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    zep commercial car wash cleaner

    Just moved into this house and found a 1 gallon of Zep car wash cleaner and was wondering if I should use it on my vehicles without stripping the wax?  Can be used with or without a pressure washer. Thanks  
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    OTC spray clear coat vs Eastwood's clear coat spray

    I would like to know if the over the counter clear coat in a spray can is just as good as the more expensive Eastwood Diamond clear gloss bare metal paint aerosol. I know there are many brands of clear coat, some better than others, I am not an expert so maybe someone can recommend a really good...
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    refinishing R90 2 piece wheels

    Wondering if anyone here has attempted to refinish the wheels on the Mini Cooper 2 piece R90 wheels.  I am interested in someone's experience with the lips of the wheels as the rest of the wheel is just fine. This defect is beneath the clear coat and not on top. Thanks  
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    Golden Shine Tire & Trim Dressing

    Any body tried this new product from california car cover co? "A water based cream formula that promises something different and it delivers.  This modern polymer dressing contains no alcohol or petroleum and promises not to dry out your car's rubber and plastic trim" $12.99 16 oz. bottle.
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    cleaning a 1976 Porsche tool kit

    I have this 37 year old tool kit that has old oil stains that I would like to clean. I don't want to experiment and make things worse, so I am wondering if anyone here has experience cleaning these old basket weave tool bags. Here is a link to one that looks much like mine: $30 Shipped, mid...
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    collinite vs wheel wax

    I use collinite on my wheels but I've been wondering if a wheel wax will last longer and worth the expense?
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    What to follow Mequiar's Diamond Cut on hard paint?

    I been working on hard paint and found that Diamond cut with LC orange pad knocks down the swirls and the other marring. I could have used the wool pad, but the foam pad and a high speed rotary is the only way to go in this situation. Looks very nice and clear, but I haven't taken it outside to...
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    Little vent slots on Porsche roof

    There are little rectangular vent holes located on the roof where the rear glass meets the roof. Since this car was painted I am assuming the little vent screens should be black instead of body colour. How do I get the paint off those little screens and what product would you recommend - Q tips...
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    Splotchy door skins

    This is an '76 Porsche, and the door skin on driver and passenger side are splotchy. I have tried 303 and the Gummi Pflege by Einzett with no effect. The doors where you would rest your arm is okay, its just the door skins that are resistant.
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    Freshly painted 1/4 panel and Opti-coat

    How long should I wait before apply opti-coat to this panel? Normally I would wait 2 mos before polishing and waxing, but I am not sure with opit-coat.
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    Porsche Windshield rubber protectant

    I hear that the rubber around the windshield and other areas of mid seventies, and perhaps '60s Porsche, are pretty bad and need constant attention. Any idea of what the best product to use to protect them from deteriorating?
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    Anybody tried BDR?

    In my Porsche magazine is an ad for PDR Brake Dust Repellent, and I am wondering if anyone has tried it and what results did they get to other products out there? Thanks BDR - Brake Dust Repellent ? Cleans & Protects Wheels
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    Opti-coat application problem

    I've search for anyone that has had this problem that I have had after applying OC. It seems from all the reading and watching some videos that if I follow the procedure religiously, I should get great results. I guess this product has gotten the better of me. I noticed after applying OC and...
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    A good filler, suggestion

    Well, it happens to everyone if they keep their cars long enough. Owning a black '04 G35 since new, I am realizing that I don't have much paint left to polish and so I am wondering what is a good filler wax? I don't know how long I will own the vehicle so I don't want to go to the expense of a...
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    What cordless impact wrench

    What cordless impact wrench do you use when working on a customer vehicle for taking of the wheels? Thanks
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    permatex wheel restoration kit

    Has anybody used this product or a similar one? What have been your results? Thanks
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    Powersheen

    Anybody every weekend and ak tried this stuff. "The kit includes a cleaner/prep that will remove all silicone from your tires, and Tire Brite which you apply with the sponge applicator afterwards. The results can lasts up to six months. This kit should eliminate the need to reapply the tire...
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    Best Bodyshop in Socal

    I am looking for an outstanding bodyshop for my 2010 Audi which was broadsided this morning. A bodyshop where they do a professional job and I don't need to return because something wasn't just right. Most of us have a particular passion about our own vehicles as well as for other people's...
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