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  1. doublel

    At Home Kits to Repair Scratches

    An article in today's Wall Street Journal compared a few products. There winner was Dr. ColorChip Custom Auto Touch-Up Paint Kit. Here's all the products they looked at. Dr. ColorChip fool-proof auto touch up paint kit for chip repair on your car- BMW,Ford,Honda,Mercedes,Porsche,Lexus,Toyota-...
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    Salt Sprine Spray

    This stuff drives me crazy, perfectly dry clear roads turned into a white dust bowl. I guess road crews in the NorthEast this year have nothing to do and a budget to blow. Save it for paving I say. :surrender I think it should be outlawed. :mad:
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    Bold N Brite needs an upgrade

    A better smell please. Every other PB smells so good you missed the smell part of one of my favorite tire dressings. Send work order to chemist ASAP. :howdy
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    Turtle Wax(R) Ice(TM) Synthetic Car Polish

    I saw a few new products at my local Walmart today. One was Turtle Wax "Ice" looked interesting. It's a water clear looking formula polymer that can also be applied to exterior rubber, plastic and vinyl trim to restore color and shine without leaving white residue. It also claims can be applied...
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    Place to Post Your Best Reflection Mugshot

    Thread to post your best mugshot and process. Enjoy. Clay Magic SSR 2.5 AIO Z2Pro (x2) BTW this truck had belonged to Boston Red Sox Picture Wade Miller, currently in the hands of his father who I work with at my "regular" job. :)
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    Transfer Polish From Gallon Container

    How do you Transfer Polish From Gallon Containers to 16 oz'er bottles? A funnel isn't doing it because it's too thick. :eek TIA for any tips.
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    A look at Private Labeling

    I like to have my products labeled and professional looking. I just used a little copy and paste into a spreadsheet, then printed it out on plain paper. I attached with permanent glue stick. I might have to check into some sort of glossy label paper, this type of plain paper won't take to...
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    Sonus SFX Polishing Pads

    I bought two of these pads last week after reading a report on the velcro being "bulletproof". I have had lots of trouble with velcro on other pads. After using them on a detail this weekend I must say they are really nice pads and the velcro is superior. Now I read closer and see...
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    S&W wash cost lower than QEW wash ?

    Almost ... I joined the S&W 5 gallon club and took advantage of the PAC 20% off sale. The 5 gallon S&W was $108.76 shipping included. Holy smokes I couldn't resist and didn't need refilling till later this Spring, darn you Mr. McPeeks :). Figure that'll cover me for the year or more. For me...
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    Walmart Has Some New Megs Products

    I saw the NXT Tech Wax paste, Insane Tire Shine, and Speed Detailer at the local Walmart. All products have a discounted price from "suggested retail" of course (lower price than Advanced Auto). It was roughly $2.00 less for the paste if I remember the prices correctly ($13 vs $15). Advanced...
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    Pad Gone Bad

    My CMA 7.5" recessed velcro pad stopped "sticking" to the backing plate. The foam is fine but it seems like the velcro part is wearing away and the sticky part is turning smooth so it won't grip the backing plate. I think I was nearing completion of my third car with this pad. I was using it...
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    1992 Lexus SC400 with 108,000

    I did this 1992 Lexus SC400 108,000 miles :eek Process - Product Exterior Wash & Dry - Protectall Quick & Easy Wash Clean Tires & Wheels - Eagle One A2Z Wheel Cleaner Vacuum Interior - Ridgid Professional Portable Wet / Dry Vac WD4050 Clean Interior - Water and Woolite Mix Ratio 6:1...
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    Spray & Wipe Smells

    Like it's got some subliminal addicting scent that I can't describe. I really like it and makes me sad when I finish and I have to stop using it :miss :doh . Sort of like that Super Size It movie on McDonalds food addicting qualities and if you go with out you have withdrawals and get...
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    King of Plastic Trim - Chevy Avalanche

    Hey I'm detailing a Chevy Avalanche on Friday. Lots and lots of plastic trim. :eek Here are the treatment products I got. Poorboys Trim Restorer (no long term experience with yet just got it). Meg's #40 Meg's Tech Protectant Regular Armor All I really don't want to have it streak after a rain...
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    EX-P+ Review (Black Metallic)

    Wash - Poorboy's S&W w/mega plush mf Clay - Clay Magic Wash Again - Poorboys S&W w/mega plush mf Swirl Removal - Poorboys SSR 2.5 CMA Orange Constant Pressure Foam Pad w/PC set at speed 5 and 6 as needed Clean & Prep Paint - Klasse AIO with CMA White Constant Pressure Foam Pad w/PC set at speed...
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    S&W = Simply Wonderful

    This might be the gizillionth post/thread for a persons first use of S&W, but I just did my Black S60 and this stuff is freggin awesome. Drove in rain this morning and the rain dried with the usual film and water spots during the day. When I got home after 10 minutes time inside the garage with...
  17. doublel

    Poorboys I made the Gallery

    My work(s) made the photo gallery. WOW I think I counted five of my photos from customer cars !!! http://www.poorboysworld.com/photo-gallery-4.htm Thanks Steve for uploading the photos and great products. :band
  18. doublel

    My Details by the American Flag

    Chevy Tahoe Subaru Outback Jeep Grand Cherokee Ford Explorer Dodge Dakota BMW 325i Ford F150
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    Topped EX-P with UPP on Black Metallic

    Sorry no PICS yet. My 2004 S60 2.5T Black Metallic is my test area for weekend warrior detailing. It's had all of these combos already in the 10 months I own it. Klasse Twins Klasse Twins topped with S100 Liquid Souveran NXT NXT topped with #16 NXT topped with #26 UPP EXP-P VM and...
  20. doublel

    What to use or do on a brand new interior?

    I am detailing a 2 month old Black Chevy Tahoe this weekend. The customer wants his leather treated so I'll use Lexol for that. But my question is what to you guys do or recommend for a new interior. Being brand new it's in perfect condition. I have #40 and NXT tech protectant and some Vinlyx...
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