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    Super claen engine degreaser tarnished my engine??

    Hi folks, I'm :redface1: to say that I didn't read the directions on the SC bottle. After cleaning the engine bay I see that my aluminum components are tarnished. Does anyone have any ideas how to repair that? Thanks in advance
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    can I offer a PC for sale here?

    I am graduating to a makita rotory. If I can I would like to offer my PC for sale. Can the moderators weigh in on this? thanks; Bruce
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    white leather what's the best product to clean it?

    I just bought a 95 M5. It is cosmos black with vanilla interior. It's got some old caked up dirt and grime. What is the best product to use on this? Thanks Bruce
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    swirls re appearing but the car has not been touched?????

    Hi guys and gals, I did a total detail about two weeks ago. I used PI III RC and then PI III MG. It took quite a while to get the finish right. I spent two days on it. Then because I saw some streaking that I didn't like I applied GEPC. There were still some streaking untill I topped with...
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    Velcro backing for my PC doesn't work for %$#@!Any one else have this problem,?

    I have the PC supplied backing plate part 18001 "standard" hook and loop. It does not hold on pads for doody! Is there another plate that works better? I see one on TOL, is that any good? I have brand new pads that won't stick to it. Thanks, Bruce
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    weekend detail P21S VS Zaino comparison

    Well I did a total overhaul this weekend on my 00 Carbon black ///M5. I wanted to do as much swirl removal without filling as possible, in preparation for Zaino so this is what I did, step by step. 1. Dawn wash. 2. Pinnacle poly caly. (didn't really like this clay, it began dry and crumble...
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    detailing with new product today, I need advice ASAP. PLEASE RESPOND

    Hi and thank you for entertaining my frantic call for help. I am attemting to us PI III machine glaze for the first time. I am using in an attempt to remove swirls without the use of fillers, as found in SMR. My prep is for using Z2 on a Carbon Black M5. So here is my question and planned...
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    Envirotrend MF's Recommends boilg thier MF's , sound strange?

    Has anyone ever heard of this company Envirotrend? They have some really good cleaning MF's. They also have a suede style polishing cloth for detailing, very soft and very good. I have a few for all purpose cleaning, a few for glass, and a couple for deatailng my beasts They are really...
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    Where to buy 3M PI III machine glaze 05937

    I can't seem to find any place that sells it. I would only need a quart. Can anyone help me out? Thanks:bow :bow :bow Bruce
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    MF towels on black cars. Scratches???

    Has anyone here experienced micro marring form MF's? Maybe it's my technique but it seems to me that my MF tech towels are causing swirls on my Zainoed, carbon black car. Am I alone here, or is there anyone in the same camp? I'm going back to feildcrest cotton and see if there is a...
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    swirl removal WITHOUT filling with oils.

    Is there actually a product which will remove swirls without using a filler? It seems to me that this product, if it exists would be the most preferable for sealants like Zaino and Bf. Any glaze or filler will eventually evaporate revealing the swirl it was filling. Zaino will amplify this...
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    Dealer disaster need advice

    Hello all, I have a delimea and I need advice. I took my M5 to the dealer for some work. When I brought it in I specifically asked the NOT to wash it. Well, they did, and they really messed it up. Swirls everywhere. To make matters worse when I confronted them, they said that washing a...
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    Fieldcrest towels.

    Are the Charisma towels incliding the thread and binding 100% USA cotton? I cut off all the edges on my current towels and they frey like crazy. Do you guys use them? Are they really the best cotton available? No matter what towels I use I cause micro marring, so I am looking for the softes...
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    Is it really possible to keep a black car swirl free?

    Because if it is then I am completely baffled. I use the two bucket method while washing, with a chenell mit, with NO pressure. I use 100% cotton towels and MFtech MF's, I apply wax with a foam pad and Zaino with 100% cotton. I remove with the above towels. All the time using little or no...
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    Will GEPC absolutley strip Zaino?

    I recently applied a coat of GEPC with a polishing pad and PC to the hood and trunk of my car. I had three well cured coats of Zaino on prior to this. I like many others wanted to increase the depth so I tried the GEPC with a souveran topper. The warmth and depth increased temendously. What...
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    A detialer paid me quite a compliment today

    I was at a detailing shop today getting my window tint removed. We started talking about detailing etc. He uses some stuff called Ardio, or something like that. Anyway these guys were drooling over how my car shined. They kept asking what I used, while saying and I quote " WOW, this car...
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    Tried GEPC/P21S instead of Z2, WOW!

    My car is carbon black (deep, deep, metalic, midnight blue).I have three coats of Z2 on it now and I wanted to reduce some of the very slight swirls, or micro marring. So I pulled the garage queen out of the garage, washed it and proceeded to try GEPC, which presumably removes the Zaino...
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    GEPC, Will it strip Zaino?

    If so, would it be safe to assume it could effectivly strip Zaino while filling minor swirls, or micro marring? I seem to be continually adding micro marring as I apply Zaino. I am going to change my detailing towels and try again. What I don't want to do is a complete overhaul again. I...
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    Zaino and salt, durablity issue???

    Hi friends, I seem to be experiencing some durabilty issues with Zaino. I applied Z2 after a good clay and wash job about a month ago. I then applied a second coat the next day. I am wondering if salt and or high pressure, touchless car washed will strip it? I ask this because today...
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    PI II Machine polish finishing material

    How does this compare to SMR? Is this more or less abrasive? How would you use it, (when and where) in the detail process? Thanks Bruce
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