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    the most important, or the most iconic Mercedes model?

    Sounds like an interesting idea. Makes me think of the "barn finds" from forza horizon.
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    the most important, or the most iconic Mercedes model?

    I've seen a few videos of that game, pretty impressive how far you guys have come since it was first released. I see you're going with the sl, but I'm surprised no one mentioned the 190e cosworth evo2. In terms of iconic benz products, that one is definitely high on the list.
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    Paint transfer removal

    How bad are we talking? I'm sure some people will cringe when I say this, but try a mr.clean magic eraser soaked in diluted car wash soap. Use very light pressure and plenty of liquid to act as a lubricant. If you go after it too hard you'll need to come back with a buffer to remove the micro...
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    Wheel brush - which one

    My personal preference is using both the small and large speed master brushes along with the long handled version of that mothers brush you posted and one of my boars hair brushes for the lug nut area. I have a set of wheel woolies and while they are a good product, they weren't a good fit for...
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    Two Tone Rims

    They're generally referred to as machined face wheels. The whole wheel is painted or powder coated the color of the pockets(gray, black, silver, whatever) then the wheel is put on a cnc lathe and a cutter traces the profile of the face as the wheel spins. It removes a small amount of aluminum...
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    what's a good after market windshield wipers?

    Third or fourth this. Lol. Have them on all my vehicles. They're pricey but last a long time. Would not use anything else.
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    DON'T buy these tire gauges!!

    Oh boy, I bought two as well, just to throw in the glove box and more than likely never use. Guess I should check and see if they're dead too.
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    Used D156 as a drying aid for the first time today...

    Oh nice haha. For me that picture could go either way. I've been trying out the D156 along with some of the other megs detailer line of products. Very impressed with them so far. Great products for the money.
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    Used D156 as a drying aid for the first time today...

    Is that sheer terror or...? I've been using D156 as a drying aid for a few washes, so far I like it, works well and doesn't leave any residue on plastic and rubber trim. Sorry to hear that it may not have worked out for you.
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    Chrome Clad Wheel Polishing

    Those F150 wheels are clear coated polished aluminum, not chrome. 99% of the polished aluminum clear coated OEM wheels I deal with look slightly hazy, they aren't intended to have a mirror finish like chrome, at least from the manufacturer. Polishing the clear coat isn't going to take away any...
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    Help. Are my wheels fried?

    AYoh, what you have there is a very interesting case. The clear coat on your wheels has been chemically damaged on the surface, however it appears to be completely intact otherwise. It would be reasonable to assume that the polished aluminum under the clear coat is still fine. If you're lucky...
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    Detailing brushes

    Brushes used for auto detailing (to me at least) are like brushes for painting. Everyone is going to have their own preference. I don't know of any all encompassing kit, but there is one that AG put together with wheels in mind Wheel Woolie Brush Maintenance Kit I personally like boars hair...
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    Removing solvent based tire shine before coating?

    My suggestion would be to use a solvent based (preferably containing mineral spirits) wax and grease remover product such as Prep-All(comes in a green and red gallon can). It's a body shop type of product that would be used for wiping a car down before it goes into paint. We do a lot of wheel...
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    I hate my Flex PE8

    Inclined to think you got lucky(or unlucky depending on how you want to look at it). Like everyone else I don't have any problems with mine; other than the on off switch which is more of a personal taste thing anyway. It's a bit awkward and difficult to get used to. Would have much preferred a...
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    great paint:how to keep it that way?

    If it's been 7 months then congrats :) all is well. The above items I mentioned wouldn't last more than a few weeks, if that. Nice to know there are a few out there that haven't been hacked up by dealership "detail" departments.
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