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    The Official Pay It Forward Thread Round 2

    Sorry bout that man... I just used the sample I got from you on my mid sized car and it was actually plenty. I even had some left over. I guess it just look like there was a lot less than there was. Thank you so much for the sample! Sent from my SCH-L710 using AG Online
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    Scratch removal

    Good job looks great.. did you use a machine or by hand? I've used scratchx alot I have done many test using that compared to megs ultimate compound. My personal opinion is uc seem to work better for me. I don't know y it must seems like it finishes nicer Either way good job Sent from my...
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    Thinking of wet sanding my whole car - advice wanted

    I've wet sanded only one car since detailing other than just a spot or two. I've done many working in a body shop. As jmfp said I strongly advise you get a rotary a wool pad and something like megs m100 I'm sure you can prolly find a cheap rotary cheaper than you think. And you may know some one...
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    My Perfect Tire Cleaner

    I read that someone uses la's totally awesome for tires. I was at the dollar store looking at them and they have many cleaners. I seen gallon or half gallon jugs of totally awesome with citrus some with bleach and some with oxy. I want sure witch one was used by some for tires so I got the one...
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    I need help is 80 dollars good for exterior detail ?

    Sorry OP. Hope we didn't hijack your thread. Sent from my SCH-L710 using AG Online
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    Carpro PERL -- My Favorite Tire Dressing

    Great video man. I really like your videos keep up the good work Sent from my SCH-L710 using AG Online
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    Dealer Installed Swirl Option!

    I love the mf pads. Especially the cutting disc. But as any one on here will prolly agree foam finishes better.I would use mf to cut and foam for final light polish. Looks like y your learning alot fast though.good work.would love some pics Sent from my SCH-L710 using AG Online
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    I need help is 80 dollars good for exterior detail ?

    I don't expect to be or claim to be anything but better than the competition around here. I'm sure I'd look like a fool next to most of work done by others here. Like I said my target market other than the dealer work I'm beginning to not need any more.So the customers I've gotten so far about...
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    I need help is 80 dollars good for exterior detail ?

    See its really all about location. And the cost of living. Here my rent for one of the nicer apartments in town and the rent is one of the highest at $700 after living all over I've realized that in some places you'd be lucky to get a tiny crappy studio apt in a lower class neighborhood. I have...
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    Help me choose pads

    What would I need orange and white 4 I've got the micro fiber cutting this for all compounds and polishing would not need something a little bit softer for for the final touch on the customer cars for use with real fine polishes? I was just think that orange for cutting and white for polishing...
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    Help me choose pads

    Well I'm on a budget I really am only gonna b able to get 6 foams. I've got yellow orange white and red now. I love the orange for heavy polishing and compounding even 4 aios for the dealers. I use the white pads usually 4 polishing with m205 for some customers. I never use the red ones. But Im...
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    Help me choose pads

    Bump.. any info on what foam pads to get since I'll be doing all the compound and polish with mf pads? Sent from my SCH-L710 using AG Online
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    I need help is 80 dollars good for exterior detail ?

    I believe it could depend a lot in location to. Just like all other things bigger cities higher prices. Example what is the price of gas or a pack of cigarettes in a place like ny? Last i heard gas was over $4 and cigarettes were around $10 a pack. I live in a tiny town gas now is $3.09 a pack...
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    Help me choose pads

    Ok so forget the surbuf pads? And get what listed, but what do i get for foam? What brand, What style (flat, ccs, hydro), and what colors? Say for a 6 pack of them? Keeping in mind I'm looking for low price and as long as a life as possible with a lower price? Also i would like to have a...
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    Help me choose pads

    Most of the time i use megs d151. I been using the mf pads and i love them. The cutting disc is used all the time. I know they are good for polish and some compounds. I even use them some times with the d151. For dealership work it looks good. But i have been getting allot of 2 and 3 step...
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