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    Menz Power Lock over fk1000p

    Hi, just put on fk1000p on the truck last Saturday. I'm getting some Menzerna power lock from a friend later this week. is it ok to slap on MPL on top of 1000p or am I just wasting product? obviously, will need to wash the truck first..... ;-)
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    3M backing plate, is it really that better?

    thinking of purchasing one. what's your take guys/gals? thanks
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    Menz 203 or 106FA?

    if you can only pick one ...GO!
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    need advice: '86 Volvo 240

    friend bought this car a few weeks ago and wants me to detail it for him. do any of you know how the paint is on these cars? I don't want to be too aggressive if the paint can't handle it. thanks
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    LC PFW - centering stick

    how does this thing work? does anyone here use it? thanks
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    Please convince me that there's still hope

    I guess some people have it and some don't. well...I DON"T :grrr frustrating day........ Was a PC user for years, but never was totally successful at getting rid of swirls, so i just concentrated on finishing and LSP. fast forward to today, got my makita last week and tried it on my...
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    Prep-All ratio and difference with Prep-Sol

    does Prep-All need to be diluted or can it be used straight? also, i'm just a little uneasy with prep-all coz the label says flammable and i heard prep-sol isn't. thanks
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    re-use pad on test panel????

    If after doing a test panel, the light swirls cannot be taken out with let's say 106 and white or green LC Pad, can i just use the same (used) white pad with IP? wondering if IP with white pad even an option. i've never seen or read anyone here use that combo. thanks from this rotary noob
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    PC with 106ff help please

    for starters, I've used PO85RD with success. picked up some Menzerna 106 a while back and had a chance to try it today. detailed a 2 month old Honda Pilot today. also first time doing a Honda, by the way...no swirls. just wanted to spruce it up gloss-wise. did the whole wash/clay/106/WGDPS...
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    CG 5.25 CCS Pads

    anyone use them? feedback please..... thanks
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    is 85RD necessary after 106?

    i've seen a few posts where they used 85RD after 106. **I know, there's only 1 way to find out**
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    ShMitt query

    my ShMitt fell on the ground (face down) while I was letting it air-dry on a chair. brushed off whatever dirt I could see and then rinsed it afterwards. i guess the million-dollar question is.....do i throw it away or is it still good? fyi, if this was a regular $5-$7 wash mitt, I wouldn't...
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    PC Polishing

    I already know the disadvantages not working the product in long enough. my question is: what would be the disadvantage of working the product in too long? in my case, IP, FP, and 85rd curious because my experience with them was after working it in on speed 6 it left it almost, and I do mean...
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    Danase site: CK Quickshine Gallon Size

    It says in some sites that it's a "concentrate". does this mean you have to mix it in with water?
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    hazing/micro-marring question

    Not sure if it is. Did a detail a couple of days ago and only noticed it yesterday. The best i can describe it is they look like very,very,very fine scratches/swirls. My process was the following: IP w/ Orange LC Pad (spread at 3.5 and jacked up to 5 until almost gone) Optimum Polish w/...
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    Applying Sealant over Carnuba

    Hi guys, did a full detail on the car 2 months ago. 2nd coat of 1 Grand Blitz after Thanksgiving. Question, can I apply (WG) sealant over it or do I have to strip off everything before? wanted to take advantage of the nice weather here in the NorthEast to get some added protection...
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    ShMitt mini-review

    Used my new ShMitt yesterday and was amazed at how great it was. This thing holds a lot of water..no more dripping and wasted soap/water. Took a good look at the finish to make sure no scratches were produced. very easy to clean up (no Grit guard), just dumped it in my rinse bucket and...
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    Clearkote product feedback

    I received the following as a gift. can anyone give me some feedback on it? whether to keep it or .... CK Quickshine (this one's a keeper) CK Yellow Moose Cream Wax CK Moose Compound thanks...
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