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    Orange Peel Removal/ Reduction

    I'm making plans to attend the Powell class myself. REALLY looking forward to it!
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    Love Bug Tip - Rent a car - avoid the bugs

    I've heard stories about the famous Florida love bugs, and been to Florida a few times myself, but not this time of year. Those pictures show that the problem is 1,000 times worse than I ever imagined! to quote George Takei, "Oh my!"
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    Help - How to safely remove yellow overspray paint

    Might there be a forum member who'd be willing to help out a math teacher? I'll bet someone here would either help, or at least oversee your effort if there's one in your area. Where in Texas are you? Good luck!
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    McKee’s 37 floor mat and cargo liner rejuvenator

    I use this product in a closed garage all the time, without any ill effect. I even have forgotten to wear gloves a few times when using it on my own cars, also without harm. I'm not suggesting that going without gloves is wise, but I encountered no issues doing so. And although it certainly...
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    Optimum Big Red Sponge-Review

    Eldorado, All good info, for sure. But wouldn't the most fair test be to use it with ONR, which I think is what it was developed to be used with?
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    How, why & when to inspect your microfiber towels when detailing cars

    Just did this last night. Couple loads of towels, all washed and dried, and then sat watching a hockey game and looked at every single towel. I give them a look over again before I use them, but doing them after washing and before folding to store makes sense to me. My wife, on the other hand...
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    Used car dealer detailing

    In February, we traded my wife's 2011 Ford Edge in for a 2017 Chevy Equinox that had been leased for two years, and only had 5,888 miles on it (yep, that's right - less than 3,000 miles per year). I spent 4 1/2 hours detailing the Edge, a car that was meticulously maintained, before we turned...
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    Best bang for the buck trim restorer available?

    I can't compare it to anything else, but I have been thrilled with the results I've gotten with Mckee's. I purchased Solution Finish for if the McKee's doesn't do the trick, and the bottle is unopened.
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    Flex 3401 VRG HD - First Impressions

    I went through the same decision process as you did - Couldn't decide between he flex or the Mille. Ended up following the recommendation of the preponderance of folks here, and bought the Flex. All of the positives everyone extolled are true. The only negative I came up with is I think it is...
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    Wax new rim barrell?

    I bought a new set of wheels with winter tires on them, and cleaned them up nice and ceramic coated them before putting them on the car. I could not possibly be happier. I just did a rinseless wash last night, and a microfiber dampened with ONR was all I needed to clean up both the front and the...
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    Social media coatings

    I see these products advertised all the time, and it does seem like social media is their preferred route to market, probably because it's essentially free. Every brand has to start off as an unknown, untried, unproven product. The best product in each class started out as an unknown before...
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    Need to Replace My Rear Bumper. What Issues?

    Strong, Very helpful, thank you! The insurance estimate included $47.00 for an absorber, so I assume at least they think what's in there is foam. I've been able to find those online for $51.00 - $57.00, so I bet they're right. The plastic one I found as an option is about $125.00. For that...
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    Need to Replace My Rear Bumper. What Issues?

    Well, after going almost 30 years without any type of accident or ticket, I was rear ended last Sunday. It appears the only damage is a crack across the entire width of my plastic rear bumper. The other guy's insurance company is being very fair (I know I am surprised), but I believe I can do...
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    To Prime or Not to Prime (and a question for Joe at Next Level Detailing)

    I noticed he wasn't here any longer, and it appeared to be a change in his preferred product line up that prompted his absence. But I actually subscribed to his Youtube channel, and was surprised that I haven't seen him posting anything there, either.
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    To Prime or Not to Prime (and a question for Joe at Next Level Detailing)

    Exactly what I've been doing. First use of a foam pad gets 5 drops, and I tap it over my section. Subsequent uses of the same pad get 3 drops, and I try to place them where the pad doesn't seem to have any polish. Microfiber pads get VERY lightly primed, although I don't add extra drops on my...
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    I'm resisting buying any more detailing products

    I love AutoGeek. So please, don't anyone (including AutoGeek) take this the wrong way. But AutoGeek is a sales and marketing company. They make their living marketing and selling products to their consumers. We are all salesmen (and saleswomen) ourselves. When we are successful, it is because...
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    Any one here a member of the Detailing Inner Circle?

    I agree with suds to a degree. Not sure how you're going to get an educated, unbiased response. Those that have never heard of it (like me), can't tell you anything about it. Those that know about it and didn't join probably decided no because they felt is was not worth it (a negative opinion)...
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    How to detail with one hand?

    See, it's guys like that you have to root for. Best of luck to the OP's son. If he wants to work as hard as his dad describes, he'll be fine. I hope we continue to hear about his progress, either within this line of work or elsewhere.
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    How Many Cars Have You Detailed?

    I suspect I wasn't doing as well making my point as I thought. All your comments are correct, and it is generally the process I am using. My point is that many of you know so much more than I do, and can discuss it off the top of your head. And not just about a single product, or even about a...
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    How Many Cars Have You Detailed?

    I read almost every post from almost every thread on this forum. There are so many of you that have great answers and great advice. One of the things I notice is that quite a few of you know intricate details about MANY different products. I'm a bit more than a year into doing this part time...
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