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    Minolta QTsi 35mm camera with Tamron 75-300mm lens

    I'm selling my Minolta QTsi 35mm SLR 35-80mm camera and my Tamron 75-300mm Tele Macro lens. $165 shipped. Includes both the camera and the Tamron lens. Minolta QTsi 35mm SLR 35-80mm. This is not a digital camera. Features: * Easy-to-use single-lens reflex camera * Includes...
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    WTB: Collinite 845IW

    I'm looking to buy a bottle or two of 845IW. Please let me know if you have any available. Thanks, J
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    Texas Realtors

    I'm in the process of looking for a job and a house in the Austin area. I was speaking with a realtor and asked me if I was interested in sign a buyers agreement with him. By signing a buyers agreement, I would be committing to him as a realtor. He mentioned this was a Texas policy. Being from...
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    Chicago natives, I need your help

    I'll be in Chicago next week and I'll have some time go visit downtown on Monday night with some co-workers. I plan on taking the Metra into downtown but I was curious if there is any night life near Union Station within walking distance or are there near by areas withing reasonable taxi...
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    LTB: Chicago Cubs tickets 8/14 or 8/15

    I'm looking to buy two Cubs tickets for 8/14 or 8/15, either one. I'll be in town and I'd love to see a game. I'd prefer to sit in the bleachers but I'll consider any offers. I trust Autopia members more than I trust ebay. John
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    2003 Honda Civic 4 door

    For Sale: 2003 Honda Civic DX 4 Door. 77,000 miles. $8,500 OBO -5 speed manual -Silver with gray interior -Tires are excellent -The car was just detailed -Clean engine bay -Runs great, no history of problems -Great on gas -AM/FM stereo with single CD player -A/C & Heater work perfect
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    CarMax

    I have car that I'm going to selling and I've talked to a few people who've sold their car to carmax. They seemed to have gotten fair value but I was curious if anyone else has sold a car to carmax. My father-in-law sold his truck to them. It blue booked at about $11k and they gave him $9k. Not...
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    '03 Civic. My first full detail *Pics Galore*

    I'm about to sell this '03 Civic that had been lent out to a friend for the past 3 years. He obviously didn't take good care of it and it needed a lot of TLC. It looked as if the car had never been washed inside and out. It looks like he ate his food out of the center console because it had...
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    Selling a car, what to do?

    I'm selling my '03 Hinda Civic and I'm going to detail it. As far as the exterior is concerned what do you guys suggest.? It's silver so swirls can't easily be seen but I know they are there. Should I med. cut polish, final polish and LSP or Final polish and LSP or Wash and LSP. Most...
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    Natty's Red users

    I just purchased some Red. I'm curious to hear your thoughts on how it performs. I've never used any of the Natty waxes but from what I've read about White and Blue, they're great. How do you rate the: Ease of use (wax on, wax off) Durability Look What it compares to Thanks, J
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    FT: Merkur Slant Bar Double Edge Razor

    For trade is a like new Merkur Slant Bar double edge razor. I will also include 10 Israeli razor blades that should last you 10 weeks at 1 blade per week. Merkur "Hefty Classic - Slant Bar" This "Hefty Classic - Slant Bar" version of the "Classic" safety razor (often called the Slant...
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    '01 Tacoma Prerunner - engine detail, S100 beading

    I decided to do a semi detail on my engine for the first time. I've been collecting the necessary tools over the past few months and today I had the time. Before Meg's NXT foam from Big Lots. .99 cent brush from the .99 cent store. I like this brush because it's soft...
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    Harbor Freight Foam Gun, will it work?

    I was just browsing though HF's website and I came across this car wash nozzle that comes with a container for the soap. The container looks a little small but for $15 it might be worth a try. I'm curious if it would work or if anyone has tried one of these already. I work down the street from...
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    CG's 1500 & Pro Polish not working, probably my fault *PICS*

    Over the weekend I attempted for the first time to polish one of my cars using a PC. I've been spending a lot of time over at Chemical Guys talking to them about my situation. They recommended 1500 compound and Pro Polish. First I used the CG's Pro Polish to see if it was strong enough to...
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    Sheeting the water makes all the difference

    Since I've gotten in detailing in the past few months I've always just sprayed down my cars with the nozzle. It took me forever to dry them using multiple MF's. I've read a few times about removing the nozzle and just let the water run as it creates a sheet of water. I didn't think it made much...
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    FS: PB's EX, SSR 1&2, Natty's, DG Shampoo

    For sale: Poorboy's SSR1 90% full, $9 + $5 shipping - SOLD SSR2 90% full, $9 + $5 shipping - SOLD EX with carnuba 60% full, $8 + $5 shipping Natty's Paste Wax 50% full, $7 + $5 shipping Duragloss 901 Shampoo brnad new, $4 + $5 shipping Due to the weight of each of these...
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    Craftsman Clean N Carry 2 gal. Wet-Dry Vac

    Sears has the Craftsman Clean N Carry 2 gal. Wet-Dry Vac, Portable Tank Style, 1.5 Peak hp for $15. Shipping is $7.50 for one, and $9 for two. In-store pick-up is free. Craftsman 17713 Clean N Carry® 2 gal. Wet-Dry Vac, Portable Tank Style, 1.5 Peak hp at Sears.com Sounds like a good...
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    FS: PB's EX, SSR 1&2, Natty's, DG Shampoo

    Up for sale is a package deal. Also great for a newbie. $40 shipped/paypal. I will ship USPS Priority. Poorboy's EX Sealant with Carnuba - 60% SSR 1&2 - both are 90% full Natty's paste wax 50% Duragloss 901 Car Shampoo - Brand new Thanks, Johnnie
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    Natty's Paste Wax is cracked, what to do?

    I recently purchased some Natty's off a forum member. I think the wax is still good but how do I apply it? The jar is too small for the applicator and is too cracked to try and take it out to apply it to the pad. Do I just have to use the old butter know technique? Is there is a way to pack it...
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    Smart Wax Gel Dressing

    I was at CG's today and asked about a dressing for my trim. He suggested a few CG products an then turn me on to Smart Wax's Gel. It's a clear gel that is dry to the touch. It absorbs into the plastic/rubber to give a dark finish, not oily or messy. He applied it to a few different areas of my...
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