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    Mercedes CLK 500 Special Edition

    This is one of the special editions made to raise money for women's cancer research. The paint was mocha black metallic. The floor mats were Sak's Fifth Avenue Process: Foamed with APC Washed with Duragloss 901, 2 bucket Clayed with 4 star Polishing Process: M85 via wool compounding M85...
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    2004 Corvette

    Well, after finally convincing my neighbor that simoniz wasn't all that. (he works for a car dealership) He let my friend Dan and I have a go at making his vette truly shine. Process was as follows. ONR Wipedown Clay horizontal panels w/four star mild Polish: OHC via Wool Cutting Pad 1500...
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    Possible new car opinions needed

    So I'm looking for my first car and I stumbled across this today. Cars For Sale: Car Details - AutoTrader.com I gave the gentleman a call and he told me the car has 71000 miles with all service records. Its a single owner car that the owner described to me as immaculatly kept. We all know...
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    63' Corvette Stingray

    This is a 63' Corvette that is owned by a local funeral home owner. The story of the car is a bit long but it had seen some abuse in it's life. The owner wasn't expecting perfection but we did the best we could. As a preface the clear on this car was extremely hard as evidenced by the process...
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    63 Corvette?

    Tomorrow my partner and I are doing a 63 vette. Anything I need to know special about this car. Is it fiberglass. Owner says it's been resprayed in areas which leads me to believe we may be dealing with some SS paint. Anything you can think of at all? We would really appreciate it. Thanks...
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    Collinite 845 ?

    I'm sorry if this has already been asked but I did a search :). Anywho I recieved some collinite 845 in the mail on friday and after a vigorous shaking it still looks very runny. Almost the consistency of water . Is this normal? Thanks in advance
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    Makita Rotary Question

    I should be recieving my rotary on Friday or Saturday and I'm getting the Makita 9227CX3. I know it has variable speed setting and I believe that on 3 the speed is something like 1500. My question is if I wanted to polish at 1200 how would I know I"m at 1200? Do you just hold the trigger halfway...
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    Backing Plate 9227CX3?

    From what I understand the 9227CX3 comes with a velcro backing plate but I would like to replace it. Can I use one from meguiars or should I go with one of the ones from LC? Could you please list what you use and if it is even possible to replace the original factory backing plate. TIA
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    Woolite Problem

    I tried woolite for the first time this weekend diluted 6:1 in a spray bottle so about 5 ounces of woolite and the rest (up to 32 oz.) water. When I use it though it seems to be sticky on the surface and even after several wipes it remains sticky. It does get better though after about 5 wipes...
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    Flipping Cars?

    I wasn't really sure where to put this but if someone wants to move it feel free. Has anyone ever been in the business of flipping cars? You know buying it low and cleaning it up and then selling it for extra money on the return with little invested in it but your time for a really good...
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    When you say woolite....

    When you say you use woolite on the interior what do you mean? The dishwashing detergent? A picture would be nice. Also if anyone would give me a general overview on what they use it for in the interior and it's advantage over tough stuff or a comparable product. TIA Josh
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    Safe D-Greaser

    Just got my sample and I was wondering what people use as far as dilution rates. If you could also give me some of the things you use it for I would appreciate it very much. TIA
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    Wheel Brightener dilution rate?

    I've heard 3:1, 4:1 and 10:1 Could someone please give me the proper dilution rate for a moderatly coated wheel. Thanks
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    Just placed an order tell me what you think...

    Meguiar's Hyper Wash 12 oz. Sampler Item #D11012 Meguiar's Hyper Dressing 32 oz. Sampler Item #D17032 Meguiar's Safe D-Greaser 32 oz. Sampler Item #D10532 Meguiar's Wheel Brightner 32 oz. Sampler Item #D14032 Meguiar's Glass Cleaner Concentrate 32 oz. Sampler Item...
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    Opinions on OCW?

    As the title suggests I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on OCW and any tips or an explanation on how to apply it. Thanks a bunch, Carlos (not my real name)
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    I messed up :(

    Yesterday I figured I would help my g/f wash and wax her car. Well, I waxed the whole thing with 4* UPP and then figured that I would try it on the windows also. The problem is that I didn't get it all off. Does anyone know of a way to get UPP off of the windows??? Thanks for the replys ~J
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    Wanna purchase this light

    So as the title says I want to purchase a Brinkmann® MaxFire Dual Xenon Rechargeable Spotlight. I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this product be it good or bad. If I do decide to buy it, where can I find replacement bulbs? Thanks a bunch, Josh...
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    Anyone watched this?

    Not sure what to post this under so if it's in the wrong place would an admin please move it Thanks I found this video on another board http://www.howtodetail.com/ . I was wondering if anyone else had seen it or had any opinions on it. Thanks, Josh
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    Megs Diamond Cut

    I picked up a sample of diamond cut to use on my girlfriends headlights. I already tried plastx and don't really want to wetsand them. The problem is, after talking with a fellow detailer he said that I can't use diamond cut with a pc. Any suggestions on how to use it with a PC or if it's even...
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    #80 speed glaze fillers?

    As the title infers I was wondering if #80 contains any fillers. If not, what should I use after it, could I get away with using something like..... sonus sfx-1 #80? *add sonus sfx-3???? or is #80 enough... Obviously clay and everything before I'm just looking for something a little...
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