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    OVERATED: Which Products In Your Opinion?

    My problem is that I probably wouldn't know a seriously underperforming product if it bit me. But I've learned that prep is everything. Like painting a car: the results are directly related to the prep work. I've used some products that were hard to remove but the shine is fine when I...
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    How NOT to detail a car especially a bentley

    I thought you guys were "piling on" regarding the video instruction that this guy put out... but after watching it again.. Holy cow.. what a mess. I watched another episode about cleaning the engine... It's surprising the car started again... All in all it is pretty funny.... Dawn or 409 -...
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    How NOT to detail a car especially a bentley

    Not sure he should be spraying directly on the PCM screen. Usually you spray the cleaning cloth directly not the screen. Asking for trouble doing that...
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    Live Video Stream this Saturday and Sunday

    Having a little trouble making the connection .... Live Broadcast symbol not apparent? Sure I'm missing it. Will try again closer to broadcast
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    Live Video Stream this Saturday and Sunday

    I've got a roaring headache trying to make this work to find out that there are missing components that won't be available until tomorrow.Feed back please
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    Favorite Products?

    VETA VITA VEGEMIN..... If it's good enough for Lucy, it's good enough for me!!!
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    Title suggestions for first e-book?

    The Art is in the Details by Mike Phillips The Art of Detailing by Mike Phillips
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    paintwork clay applicator

    Claying is probably the easiest of all the applications. I could have it done by hand by the time I set everything up with the machine. I think claying is done by feel. If the pad was free I still would do it by hand.
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    Need advice on storing a car for 3-4 years?

    I stored a 04 Mustang GT vert for about four years. Bought it for my wife and she refused to use it. The car typically sat for months and all I did was put a battery minder to the battery and started it and from time to time ran it until warm. I put stabilizer in the fuel and it had fresh oil...
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    2007 BMW M6 Black Sapphire Metallic 2 step correction - Garry Dean - Tampa, FL - Premium Custom Detailing

    Garry,, What tool were you using to buff out the BMW?
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    Title suggestions for first e-book?

    dumbies?????
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    Tell us what's on your wish list - Win $100 Gift Certificate!

    Optimimum opti-coat Lake country 5.5 X 7/8 ccs foam pads 3M lens renewal Wolfgang Fuzion Foam Gun and I'd like to thank the members of the Academy...
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    Dodo Juice Giveaway - Story Time!

    My first "detail" was my Dad's blue and white1960 Chevy Kingswood Station Wagon. I don't remember being offered any money for doing it but in those days you just did it because you were asked. I'm guessing that the car was probably six months old and we had taken it on vacation to St. Marys...
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    Thinking of buying a Nikon D3100

    Go to a site run by Ken Rockwell...... It will explain in detail all about the Nikons and Canon cameras.... It's the most amazing and thorough examination of what's available and what to expect. Give it a try...
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    Clarification on Quick Detailers.

    What is the dilution rate for the quick detailer when used as a clay lubricant?
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