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  1. MarkD51

    Agnes, my Chihuahua

    May God comfort you, and lessen your sorrows. I know such feelings.
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    *meh* experience with old school PC 7424

    I gather other members here know what they speak of, when they say for best correction abilities, use Speed 6 if you are using a 5" Backing Plate with 5.5" Pads. If not using such, both Lake Country and Griots as well make specific Backing Plates that are compatible with the PC7424. They...
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    Product for door jams, plastic trim and audi fake metal grills?

    Yes, either product will work, both are very good products in my opinion. While neither might be optimal for plastic trim within door jambs, neither will harm either, and won't leave residues. I might opt for Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant for such plastic parts if they are textured. WETS...
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    What are some common myths and misconceptions about car detailing?

    After applying a hard Paste Wax to a paint, don't take it off just yet, drive around for a few hours in the blazing summer sun so the Wax can bake on, you get more durable protection. Then, when after finally removing the Wax, hose the car down with cold water, it hardens the Wax.
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    Polisihng for beginners

    It's OK to relegate time of whatever you have to do such work. But I'll advise to not set times as your benchmark like it's a race, and you feel you're under the gun to accomplish whatever tasks might be at hand. And I wholly understand that many people have other duties to attend to in their...
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    Dealing with Dust on "Garage Queen"

    The simplest no cost option would be to simply remove the vehicle when using your garage for shop projects. Something like say using an Air Compressor with Blower Attachment to then blow off dusts would likely make matters even more messy. Plus you surely don't wish to be breathing those...
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    Dealing with Dust on "Garage Queen"

    Not sure what you want us to tell you here? Might sound rude, but if looking for a cheap solution, go to any thrift shop, and go buy yourself 3 or 4 cheapo bed sheets, and cover the truck. There's no magic pill here to swallow. That's a black truck? Hell, it looks like it met Mt. St. Helens...
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    Getting a brand new car ; what should I use to protect it ??

    I'll try answering your last questions one by one. A rim Sealant-Protectant. WGDGPS 3.0 will work fine. Wheel and Tire Cleaner. Many like Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner. It is a concentrate and can be diluted. I've never used it, but many say it's a very good product. Sometimes I just simply...
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    Getting a brand new car ; what should I use to protect it ??

    If residues, and removal of such are a major issue for you, then simply use the WOWA products I mention earlier on the paint on the entire vehicle. While they might not offer the last word on extreme high gloss, they both do offer quite good protection, and are so easy to use. After I spent...
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    Getting a brand new car ; what should I use to protect it ??

    Yes, WGDGPS 3.0 will leave powdery residues behind where not removed and can stain black textured trim. Not that this is unusual, or makes this somehow a bad product. Basically any wipe on and wipe off product, be it a wax, or sealant will do such. Pinnacle Crystal Mist Spray, I'll say no...
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    Getting a brand new car ; what should I use to protect it ??

    I quick looked at this color, a very nice dark blue. I suggested previous products, and on dark colors, I'd probably have to give the nod to Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 topped with Pinnacle Crystal Mist Spray. It's a 1-2 punch which I know works impeccably, I've suggested this combo...
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    Brand New Car, want a ceramic coating on it (I think). Which one?

    Some good points have been brought up by other members. Vehicle care varies dependent upon what part of the country one lives in. For those who experience harsh winters, vehicle care goes beyond just the exterior paint. Salts take their toll on areas not initially thought of, door jambs and...
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    Keeping cats off truck

    I have read that there are sprays that supposedly deter cats, but not sure how effective they work and for how long, particularly outdoors? I know cats are usually territorial, and have a small area, perhaps a block square or so where they'll roam, and commonly "Mark" their territory. When...
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    Brand New Car, want a ceramic coating on it (I think). Which one?

    "If", the paint is as good as you say, no swirls to be found (which is rare on a used buy) then yes, a coating could be applied without polishing, claying, iron removers and so forth. But are you actually 100% sure of this? Keep in mind with a very durable Coating, let's say from Carpro...
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    Marks on front glass where rubber wipers sit. How to remove and keep from coming back?

    It's hard to place a life expectancy on wiper blades. I've seen blades that were some good years old on a garage kept vehicle in the Midwest that looked just like new. Then blades that were 3-5 months old in the southwest desert that were totally shot. The attempts you have tried should've...
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    Marks on front glass where rubber wipers sit. How to remove and keep from coming back?

    Instead of Paint Thinner, try Alcohol. And a good glass cleaner is always a good thing to have. Sprayway, or Invisible Glass are good ones, easy to get, and are both safe for use on inside tinted glass. Rain-X is often a good product for removing cruds that run of the mill glass cleaners...
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    Coating experts: I need your opinions here

    That's about all I can conclude is well, what others have touched upon. The Water, Fabric Softener in the Towels, or a vehicle that was washed too soon before full coating cure. If it's the last reason I mention above, then it might be likely that such effects may remain behind to a certain...
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    Coating experts: I need your opinions here

    Yes, a little bit of streaking, but what I'd call it was a light film and haze left everywhere on the paint, glass, and chrome. Of course the vehicle was rinsed fully, and then wiped down with a guzzler type MF Towel. To this day, I have no explanation for it, as Reset supposedly rinses...
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