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    what is sweating

    As a wax ‘sets-up’, it goes through a number of stages. The first stage is the application of the liquid product; friction will cleanse the dirt, oxidization, old waxes etc. In effect you are lifting the dirt away from the paintwork and into the liquid wax and then into the applicator. The...
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    Help. My vette has sticky crud on it! AHHH!

    A mild solvent will remove bees urine, apply with a dampened towel, allow to dwell and then gently remove.
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    Will a sealant bond to glaze?

    In a nutshell- an oil, wax, glaze will not allow a sealant to form a molecular bond unless they are formulated with a polymer (the so-called sealant friendly products)
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    sanding

    For more information see article “Wet-Sanding” - DetailingWiki a series of informative, unbiased articles dedicated to automotive detailing.
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    Why no P21S Clay Bar? Not necessary

    Heatgain 100% correct charliehaley; for more information see article “Automotive Detailers Clay ” - DetailingWiki a series of informative, unbiased articles dedicated to automotive detailing.
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    Favourite Wheel Cleaner

    For more information see article “Wheel Cleaners” - DetailingWiki a series of informative, unbiased articles dedicated to automotive detailing.
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    Recommended Cleaner/Conditioner for Nappa Leather

    For more information see article “Basic Automotive Leather Care” - DetailingWiki a series of informative, unbiased articles dedicated to automotive detailing.
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    sanding

    I’ve used the 3M Trizact discs on my Porter Cable - [url=http:// [/url]
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    Menzerna Power Finish PO 203 or Menzerna SIP

    Menz Super Intensive Polish (SIP) is a 'finishing' polish primarily formulated for CeramiClear clear coats. Menz 203 is a 'single step' scratch remover- so PO 203S For more information see article “Polishing – Menzerna Polish” in DetailingWiki a series of informative, unbiased articles...
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    Durability- how do you determine it?

    There is not a scientific test, but this is a suggestion from a polymer product manufacturer (Sal Zaino, Zaino Bros)- Quote:To test your wax / sealant you must measure the water beading of your paint (height, contact angle and diameter) without any polish/wax applied. Next, measure the water...
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    Interior

    See “Interior Detailing”; DetailingWiki a series of informative, unbiased articles dedicated to automotive detailing.
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    Opinions wanted Best Pads?

    Lake County CCS are my current 'go to' foam pads See article 'Foam Pads' - DetailingWiki a series of informative, unbiased articles dedicated to automotive detailing.
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    clearcoat failure...

    See article 'Clear Coat Failure' - DetailingWiki a series of informative, unbiased articles dedicated to automotive detailing.
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    Myths in Detailing and Detailing Products

    1. A new cars paint should be not be waxed for 90 days to allow the paint to breath 2. Leather needs oils or callogen like skin to stay supple 3. UV products for paint are rated in accordance with a UV index
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    Microfiber

    When choosing microfibe quality is very important, as a lack of quality inspection will result in variable results i.e. towels that will cause surface scratches, leave a trail of lint, etc. Microfibre quality is very often refelected in the purchase price, best advise, use only high quality...
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    Myths in Detailing and Detailing Products

    That polythelene covered leather uphostery (used in 95% of current vehicles) require 'leather conditioning'
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    Investments tips in a volatile market

    INVESTMENTS TIPS FOR 2008: With all the turmoil in the market today and the collapse of Lehman Bros and Acquisition of Merrill Lynch by Bank of America this might be some good advice. For all of you with any money left, be aware of the next expected mergers so that you can get in on the...
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    Suggestions for Honda Midnight black pearl

    Menzerna PO 85 RD 3.01 Super Intensive Polish (F) black or dark coloured paint surfaces, and 'soft' paint - 1200 RPM -White primary (softer less dense foam (70 PPI) with a light abrasive cutting action ) LC CCS foam pad followed by a secondary Blue finishing (very soft 100 PPI) LC CCS foam pad -...
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    LC green pads

    Lake Country Mfg., Inc.- Products - CCS Foam Pads Key (C) Componding, (H) Heavy polishing, (M) Medium polishing, (L) Light polishing, (F) Finishing (Fi) Finessing ''' * Yellow (C) CCS Foam Cutting Pad * Green (H) CCS Foam Polishing Pad * Orange (M) CCS Foam Cutting Pad * White (L) CCS...
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    detail question

    I would suggest two things before you start using a rotary polisher on your vehicle 1. Get as much information as you can on rotary polishers / pads 2. Obtain a scrap vehicle panel and practice, practice, practice, until you're confident in using it and only then start using it There are mamy...
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