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    Meguiars Unigrit vs. Gator Grit vs. 3M

    The lowest grit I have used is Meguiars Unigrit 1000. It is great stuff especially when followed up by Meguiars 1500 and 2500. My dillemma is that I have a tough (headlight restoration) job tomorrow and the only lower grit I have is Gator Grit 400 and 600 wet/dry. I have the option of running...
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    Headlight Restoration: A diary (photos)

    If the mods will permit, I will periodically update this thread with before and after photos of my headlight restorations. Updated today (5/24) with a 2000 Mercury Cougar. What I thought was going to be a simple restoration turned out to be a real bear. The plastic on this car was so hard...
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    Dent on edge of door--can it be repaired? (Pictures)

    When I bought my car used I didn't notice the dent on the door edge. It must have been hit pretty hard because as you can see by the pictures it affected the door edge all the way to the bottom where it bulges out about half a centimeter. The door edge is comprised of multiple layers of metal...
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    Another Headlight Sealant thread--hopefully this one will generate some answers

    I have researched virtually every form of headlight sealant: wolfgang plastik sealant opti-seal pb wheel sealant plexis fk 1000p ultima paint guard plus dp plex-all doublehorn clear protective coating sem products klasse aio/sg rejex 303 UV protection Minwax Spar-Urethane 40%...
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    Just bought a PC 7428, a couple quick questions

    Hello Autopia! I started a small headlight restoration business to make some extra money and I just purchased a PC 7428 rotary buffer. I got it brand new for $100 which, for a PC I think is a decent price. Anyways my questions are as follows: 1. Does anybody make a 4" backing plate for...
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