Recent content by SonOfOC

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    Are these buffer/polishers a no-no?

    When I see these, I'm obligated to post this:
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    Who Uses a California Car Duster ? Are they safe ?

    I put California Duster in the Lexol Leather product category--completely useless. Unless you have hard paint, the California Duster will scratch it on anything more than super light dust. I'm talking about the light dust you get when your car sits in the garage for 3-4 days.
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    Car wash soaps will not make suds

    Suds and bubbles look nice, but that does not equate to a good soap or one that cleans well.
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    Issues with CarPro Ech2o

    I can tell you that the majority of professionals and detailing enthusiast will disagree with you. Carpro is absolutely one of the better brands in the industry. What products have you used from Carpro and what was your disappointment with each?
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    Review: FLEX XFE 7-12 80 aka The FLEX 3" 12mm Long Stroke Orbital Mini Polisher

    Can't wait for a comparison with Rupes 75E. Size, power when unit is tilted on tight areas, and also how the side on/off switch feels. I have a few grinders with side switches and prefer the top on/off like the one used on the Rupes 75E.
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    How much is to much coatings?

    The wipe on paint coatings are great on paint, but suck on brake calipers. I rather us a 2K High Temp Clear Coat on brake calipers.
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    Best Product to remove Super Sticky Sticker Residue?

    Great choices from custmsprty. Also wanted to add Gtechnic Panel Wipe along with Prep-All, paint safe and work extremely well on stick residue.
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    MarkII backing plate not coming off

    It is very tight from factory. Make sure allen key is all the way in, use a hammer to gently tap it loose. Or if you have a allen socket, use it with a long ratchet for more leverage.
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    Adam West aka Batman - Rest in Peace

    Adam and Burt were the best Batman and Robin. Linda Carter as Wonder Women and Lee Majors as The Six Million Dollar Man, together these 3 shows molded my childhood, especially Batman and Robin. Adam West was and still is.....seriously COOL! He will be missed!
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    Often overlooked details, Detailed!

    I polish my tire valve caps with the Rupes Pico using a 2mm rubber pad. Then apply 2 coats of Dlux. Works great!
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    Issues with Rupes mk2 - 15mm and buffer trail

    Pads melt or fail because of: 1. Using 1-2 pads for entire car. Should be using a minimum of 4. I use 6 or more sometimes. 2. Over saturated pad. Pad gets heavy and grabby and more likely to discenerate. 3. Speed on polisher is too high. Speed 5-6 on a Rupes held in one spot too long will...
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    What would you do if this was your daughter? The PAIN of ALL AGO Members!!

    Crayons and paper are great, but if they are in the garage......the key is to listen for silence. When you don't hear them talking or asking, "what's this for?"....it's trouble!
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    AG Shipping Fed EX

    Agreed! Fedex delivers ground packages on Saturdays.
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    Alternatives to Meguiars QID

    Meguiar's scent department is usually top notch! But, the gallon has heavy toxic vinegar smell. Reminds me of the old DP interior cleaner that smelled like vinegar with a hint of banana. To burn through my 1.5 gallons, I spray directly onto the towel outside of the car. That way the smell is...
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    CarPro DLUX recoating question

    I'm big fan of coating on paint, but will not ever use it again on a car dash. When the coating on dash fails or gets old, there's no way to simply polishes it off. You have to be gentle with many dashes because the fine texture gets damage if you rub or wipe too hard. It is a royal PITA to...
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