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For one, I wanted to know if there is any type of paint thickness gauge that can read plastic bumpers? My second question is if anyone knows how car bumpers are painted from the factory. Is there someone acctually spraying the bumpers or is it all done by a machine? I know the whole frame...

Hey guys, I was wondering where I could purchase a paint thickness gauge? Something affordable. I found one online for $50.00 but this is not electronic. I don't need one to be electronic, just something to use every now and then. Are there any stores that sell them locally or is this a...

Who from here goes every wednesday? i looked into it today and i think it's pretty awsome. i'm going to go but wanted to knwo if everyoen that attends has a chance to work on their cars? i'll be there tomororw w/ my 2006 civic si and wanted to definately buff of this bird poop etching. will i...

I had a question about purchasing a porter cable at lowes. is it cheaper to purchase one there than it is off ebay? where is the cheapest place to purchase one? w/ a coupon i found online for 10% off i can get it for 106 after tax. the one at lowes is not the 7424 but i think the 7336sp. i...

Well, today i noticed something stuck on to my rear spoiler, it was this tree sap w/ what looked like sesame seeds. i dont knwo what that is. this was earlier this morning, i said wtvr and left it on becaue id dint' want to pick at it and was planning to wash the car later today, when teh sun...

i was wondering if it was safe to use a PC on a car everyonce in a while. woudl it be safe to use to apply wax? remove wax? im' thinking about getting a pc but i dont know how often i'll be using it. What are the do's and donts fo rit? My car is about 4 months old and the paint is great, no...

i just went through a whole process of cleaning my car by washign it, claying it, clenaing it, polihsing it, and waxing it. i leave it out for al ittle on teh street and bam, i'm attached w/ sprinkler water spots. this had to be just a few hours, i dried off the bubble water spots but it...

how do i clean teh water spots off teh windows. shoudl i just clean it and then use a prewax cleaner on it? i hav ethe meguires step 1 cleaner? or shoudl i clay it and then use a 50/50 water/vinegar mix and wipe it down? whats the best way to do this? how do i get my windows to look smooth and...

I'm very new to this, and i'm stomped as what to do. I'm getting the basics down, but as far as good products to use. i dont know what to use. i have a few things i want to say and tell you guys about my car first. the paint is still pretty good, brand new car w/o any swirls but the...

I cant' find a In store that carries mcquires products. Where should i start looking? i've gone to autozone, pep boys, target and haven't found the products i'm looking for from meguires. i'm looking for the tire brush, wheel brush, wash mits, etc. Where! shoudl i order them online...

So far i've been readign up on how to detail my car and wax it. i've got it down to washing my car properly, i know how to do that, but i'm now trying to wax the exterior properly. I dont want to damage my paint and i want to make sure i'm waxing it the right way. So far i've gathered many...

Ok guys, i'ma compelte new, theres so much to learna dn i can't take it in all at once, it's liek a funnel and it's just not all going in at once. i need to start off slow and i want to start off right. ijust bought a new car and i want to know what materials i shoudl definately have. there is...