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    Looks like Adam`s has come a long way....?

    Curious on Autopia`s opinion. When i first got into this Adams was a good all in one place to go...but as i learned more i saw the rest of the world of products. I`m hearing a lot of buzz about their new Ceramic Spray Coating and went back to their site and saw a lot of nice looking products...
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    Looking for the longest lasting sealant. Not necessarily the best looking...but the longest lasting with easy application

    so time is my mortal enemy. I lack it as i work a ton, coach a high school wrestling team, have a wife who also works a ton, two kids, two dogs, and 5 cars. I always use ONR to wash and i love it. It`s quick and easy and looks great. I typically end every wash with a coat of OCW. I am...
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    Haven't bought compound/polish in a while and need more...what are the new "go to's"?

    I'm nearing the end of all of my bottles and i'm thinking about doing a brand new clean sweep of new products. What i currently have is Megs M105, 205, UC, D151, Menz 203, 106, SiP. I usually use my flex 3401 to do my polishing on large areas and my PC on smaller areas with B&S pads and...
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    What kind of Pressure Washer do you use?

    Mine took a crap on me last weekend in the middle of my wash. What Power Washer do you guys use? and are you happy with it? Thanks.
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    Used D151 on a 2008 Jet Black BMW 528i today. very meh results...

    I have pics but they really didn't capture anything worth mentioning. The pics make the car look like a million bucks but in the right sunlight another story is told.... I did a one step polish and full exterior/interior detail on this car. I limited it to a one step because I was doing it...
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    Going to detail a 72 chevy pick up. Help with polishing suggestions??

    My neighbor and I bartered a deal for him to cut my lawn for the summer in exchange for me to detail his 72 chevy pick up. The truck looks to be in good condition. the paint is original and looks good less a few minor flaws. I am going to polish the truck but i'm not sure where to start...
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    303. Cleaner and Protectant? or just Protectant?

    I have a bottle of 1Z Cockpit premium and just was given a bottle of 303. I've never used either. I typically used OTC stuff for the interiors... Is 303 the be all end all interior products for cleaning and protection? or is it just a protective dressing that goes on after the surface...
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    Final Polish....Menz 085 or 106?

    I have SIP and 203 and love them both. I just used up the last of my poorboys SSR1 and am looking to replace it with a final polish. Which based on experience do you prefer? 085 or 106? According to the chart they both have the same gloss but the 106 has a little more cut. I would be...
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    Oil on a driveway....

    I had a disaster a few months ago with a motor oil spill on my driveway. Now there is a gigangic stain right in the middle. Do you guys have suggestions on a chemical or product i can use to get rid of the stain? I've tried a few different things and nothing seems to take the stain out...
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    105 users. How do you deal with the dust....

    I used 105 today for the first time and was very happy with it. My only issue is the ridiculous dusting from the product. I was wiping the whole side of the car down after each panel.... I used it with a PFW pad and a hydro cyan pad followed with 205 and a tangerine hydro pad. The results...
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    105/205 questions

    i just received my 105 and 205. Just curious to all of you die hards out there. Do you use 105/205 on everything? light correction? Heavy correction? Just curious if the combo is ever too much. and also...i was noticing that many people use 205 on a grey pad which has basically no...
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    How do you clean PFW pads?

    Just received some PFW pads. Just curious...how do you guys clean them? I typically clean my foam pads with XMT pad cleaner...can i do the same with the PFW? Thanks
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    Just got my flex...any tips?

    I've been working with a PC for a while now and my wife just bought me a flex. Got it last night. Nice looking machine. I'm going to use it for the first time this weekend on a trashed black jetta. I have 105/205, UNO, Menz 203, and PB SSR2.5 and 1 polishes PFW, hydrotech, and a...
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    Looking for more info on PFW pads.....

    I have a flex on order as an upgrade from my PC and i've heard PFW pads are great to use with it. Can someone tell me a little more about them? How much cut do they have? More than an LC Orange or yellow pad? Primarily when do you use them? Any info is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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    Who do you guys use for online image hosting?

    Just curious as i'm not thrilled with the site i'm currently using. Some sites and feedback would be greaty appreciated. Thanks.
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    At what point do you need a paint thickness gauge?

    So i've been doing more and more polishing lately and it's become quite a hobby for me as i enjoy it a lot. I don't do this for a living. Just for fun. But i've noticed most of the cars i do are not mine...makes sense right? My question is at what point do i need a paint thickness gauge...
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    Whats up with this LC pad?

    Both of these pads are 6.5 inch LC CCS pads. Both used about the same amount of times. Both just cleaned. Can anyone explain to me whats up with the pad on the right? it looks very inflated and actually feels a lot softer....is this pad junk at this point? The pad on the left cleaned...
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    Wife just bought me a FLEX! Anything special i need to know coming from a PC?

    I've been using my PC a lot lately on friends cars and my own and i've mentioned a few times that i would really like to upgrade to a Flex polisher. The wife listened....i turned 30...and Bam. Flex is on the way. Regarding supplies i have LC 6.5 inch Yellow, Orange, Coarse Green...
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    Can someone explain to me what Micromarring really is?

    I ask this because i'm somewhat of a noob to polishing. I've been working with a few light polishes and pads on friends cars to get the hang of this. Yesterday was the first time i used anything that had actual cut to it. I used HD UNO with an orange LC pad on my buddies 88 C4 vette. I...
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    1988 C4 Corvette Hood Freshen. First time with HD UNO. Check it out.

    So my buddy was somewhat impressed with my other friends 57 chevy from yesterday and asked me if there was any way i could freshen up the hood of his 88 C4. We're not sure if the paint is original or not but he's had the car 15 years so we'll say it's at least 15 years old. I started with an...
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