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    Paint Protection Film - 2015 Cayman GTS

    Their website indicates they use Xpel Ultimate. Great stuff!
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    Blackfire Crystal Coat train wreck

    Here is a link to one of the threads discussing issues with Crystal Coat: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/96914-blackfire-crystal-coat-problems-2.html
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    Applying sealant over clear bra - especially edges

    After you clean off the residue, prevent the problem in the future: Tape off the edges of the PPF.
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    Blackfire Paint Coating - What did I do wrong???

    Nick also said that Blackfire Crystal Coat has a very short shelf life once the factory seal is broken. For me, the shelf life was less than one month Too bad that the product description still does not point out the difficulty of use or the short shelf life.
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    Destroyed side of car against wall --- help with getting quotes

    He did. Go back to the original post an hover your mouse over: car injury - Album on Imgur
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    Destroyed side of car against wall --- help with getting quotes

    What about insurance? What is your deductible? I believe this would be a comprehensive claim. Otherwise, if you are going to pay the cost yourself, $1000.00 seems about right for the scope of repair needed. Get it done at a reputable shop rather that by someone who does body work on the side. A...
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    Best/cleanest lighting for garage

    Check out lighting available from Big Ass Fan company: https://www.haikuhome.com/haiku-garage-series-light
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    BMW i3 OLIVE LEAF TANNED LEATHER treatment?

    Have you checked your Owner's Manual for leather care information?
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    Newbie with a Mazda and a pair of hands

    Where do you live? Perhaps another forum member, with equipment, is willing to help you out. If you are near Tulsa OK, get in touch with me. And, welcome to Autogeek, a great place to learn and share.
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    Serious Interior Cleaning

    Perhaps she was trying to eliminate the "new car smell."
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    Dealing with tree sap.

    I second all the recommendations for isopropyl alcohol. A couple of weeks ago a neighbor asked if I could clean globs of pine pitch from her car. Some of the pine pitch had been on the car for over a year and was rock hard. I moistened a microfiber towel with alcohol and gently rubbed. The globs...
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    Experienced opinions needed - Paint correction problems

    He is using a Flex 3401. Many on here in other threads reported that microfiber polishing pads do not play well with the Flex 3401.
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    3M Painters Tape For Cross-Country Paint Protection?

    I was going to suggest this, but you beat me to it. I used it twice last year for the trip back to Tulsa OK after picking up 2 Subaru Outbacks in McKinney TX.
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    Work Lights

    You also might want to consider lighting available from Big Ass Fan. Just do a search for it. If I were not just a hobbiest detailer, I would seriously consider these lights. Wall mount kits are available. They are expensive but probably worth it for those of you doing this as a business.
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    Wax and seal BEFORE applying clear bra?

    Are you planning to install the film yourself or have a trained installer do the work? If do it yourself, ask the film maker/supplier about pre-installation and post install issues. If a pro installer is doing the work, as him/her.
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    No powerball winner

    Buy your lottery tickets right away. The lines are going to be horrifically long on Wed. Husband and I got ours this morning. First thing after winning Wed evening is get a good estate lawyer.
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    Felt wheel wells

    I had good luck using a Speedmaster Wheel Brush when I owned a 2009 Toyota Avalon. Speed Master Wheel Brush
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    Swirl Marks galore – new vehicle

    Hi Gwen and welcome to AutoGeek. I second what cardaddy just wrote. Let us know where you are located. Hopefully there will be another member close by to help you out, maybe try out a machine or two. Before you know it, you will be a detailing addict like the rest of us.
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    Issue with 1Z Gummi Pflege?

    Now that is a great idea. Thanks.
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