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    Another line detailing products

    This one is not from an exotic locale, but from the State of Washington. The company is called The Essential Garage. TEG appears to be selling relabelled Griots products. Check out The Essential Garages website. Eric
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    9 years old car. A little help needed (Long)

    Intro I am working a 95 Subaru Legacy wagon with OEM BC/CC paint, which is dry, grippy , has mild car wash scratching (swirls) and mild to medium oxidation. The Legacy does not show signs of being cared for other than an occasional wash. The problems, I am experiencing are difficulty...
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    For those who are interested in...

    Awhile back I post on another board there is over 300 car care chemical product companies in available in America. Well, I had extra time on my hands so I made a list. The list includes companies which currently offer products for purchase the USA. Products not available in the USA were not...
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    Are you the best?

    On Tintdude.com message board a member posted about the potential for a Best in America contest. Link to Tiontdude.com thread Eric
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    S100 Polishing Soap

    Has Anyone used S100 Polishing Soap? Eric
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    Painter needed in Rochester, NY or W/CNY area

    I am looking for a painter in Rochester, NY who does top quality work. The painter needs experience with tri-coats or candy type paints. Any suggestion would be appreciated. Eric
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    Congratulations: Shine Shop and turbomangt

    Both have named to Car Wash Magazine's Dream Team for 2004. Link to article Eric
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    Super Rod Mag Article and Meguiar's

    In the Feb 2004 Super Rods magazine there is an article on paint finishing. In the article the following was stated. 14. Meguiar’s also makes some nice compounds, and they work great. Meguiar’s products do not have abrasives and because of that, they do not leave swirls marks. All...
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    Canadians check this out

    I found Carcaresmart.com webpage while surfing. Carcaresmart.com is a company which supplies the good stuff to those in the Great White North: Klasse, AG, P21s, soon 1z, MF's, and other detailing items. Sorry, they only ship within Canada. The company is located in Burnaby BC. Link Eric
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    True Finish Polish

    Has anyone used or heard of this product? True Finish Polish Eric
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    QEW sticky

    With all the recent discussion in seperate threads, how about a sticky. Central thread to discuss QEW, mixology of QEW, methods of use, and tips and tricks. Anyone else see a need for this? Eric
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    T12 to T8 lights

    Is there any problems with using T8 fluorescent lightbulbs inplace of T12 fluorescent lightbulbs? Eric
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    Griots window cleaning tool

    Does any have one? Has anyone used one? How many cleanings are the bonnets good for? Is there a less expensive version? I would like to use this tool to help clean the bottom edge and corners of my rear window and windshield. I need to find a technique which works for me to clean these...
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    Dewalt corded/cordless wet dry vac

    I was looking at the Coastal tool site and saw that dewalt makes a corded/cordless vac. The vac is a wet dry vac and runs on 12v to 18v batteries. I do not know the cfm or wl spec, as the two numbers were not listed on coastal's or Dewalt's site. This probably would make a good vac for apartment...
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    How long do MF last

    As the topic says, how long do MF's last? I have mf's JTI and NI which are just over a year old and the plush side is losing plushness. Is this normal? Eric
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    SLR and DSLR lens recommendation

    I am looking for manufactures of quality lenses. Lens needs to be compatible with Canon SLR (Rebel) and DSLR (10d) bodies, zoom, wide angle and an everyday lens. I have been told Canon and Sigma make good lenses. Any comments or advice would be helpful. Eric
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    Colors and other towel questions

    Ian, Will the detailing towels be available in other caolors besides blue? Blue is my favorite color, but different colors for different tasks helps keeps thing organized. I tried the sample towel and these really rock and are soft on both sides. Will you be placing the window towel on...
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    Getting rid of odor

    How do I get rid of rotten cucumber smell from a leather seat? Vegetables left on seat in hot car, veggies start to break down and leak through plastic bag. Eric
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    Larger sizes

    Welcome to Autopia Does Einszett sell large sizes, such gallons? I like several products, but to make it worth purchasing and paying for S&H a larger size would be benefincal. Eric
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    Demo work

    I have potential client who wants his car detailed, but does not want to pay what the job is worth. The problem: The potential client's son cleans and waxes the family's (including relatives) cars with Meg's cleaner wax for money. The potential is looking for shine and depth. The...
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