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    cen-tech paint thickness gauge

    Go to their website, click retail stores and find the number. FYI, I called the only store in Erie, PA and the item is discontinued and they have none in stock. The HF part number according the person I spoke to is 66319. Update: 66319 is the wrong number. 95520 is correct. HF has...
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    Not Getting the Paint To " Pop"

    I'd like to start searching for just a that little bit extra as well. I looked at the specs of the PO 106FA which I have and the 85rd. They're both rated at removing 2500 grit scratches as is the Meg's 205. Also, I saw the stand up job you did on the red gallardo using Ultrafina. My...
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    cen-tech paint thickness gauge

    Misha, Can you verify exactly when purchased this? I saw you posted a similiar thread on detailing bliss back in Nov. cen-tech paint thickness gauge and 845 - Detailing Bliss Forum Cool you brought it over here but I thought the other post was some time back and that these gauges were on...
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    Buying A New Car. Need Help on the Color...

    To your question, the lighter colors are going to be "easier" to maintain. White, Silver or gray would be my choices based on your question with the Silver and then gray being my top choices for my tastes.
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    Black leather coat stain on a tan leather seat

    Ran across this product that I'm going to give a try since they are close by. leather Stain Remover Ink Remover
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    Black leather coat stain on a tan leather seat

    Hmm, that's interesting. I won't rule it out. I've yet to see the car. Have you tried using rubbing alcohol? I've also read that cheap hair spray works but it's mainly because it contains alcohol.
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    Black leather coat stain on a tan leather seat

    Hello, I've researched this in several different places and called a leather store but thought it wouldn't hurt to post on here. I detailed a car the other day and part of the process was cleaning and then conditioning the leather. The leather was fairly dirty with a black residue on it. I...
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    Wolfgang Tire & Wheel Cleaner - Review and How-to

    trencher, I have a thread started on this you might want to check out. There was brief talk about PB's spray & rinse. http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/22167-commercial-bulk-alternative-hot-rims-chrome.html
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    Commercial Bulk alternative to Hot Rims Chrome?

    Thanks. I ordered some Wheel Brightener as well as Some Optimum APC and P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel. I'm hoping one of the later two will work as they appear to be a lot safer.
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    Detailing with a variable speed angle grinder?

    Plus look at the back of the pad they have on it. The angle grinders have a metal guard which protects the back side of the pad and probably wouldn't be good on the paint. :) I'm not sure how easy that guard is to take off but even if you find one that will go to the 1k rpm range, make sure...
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    Washing at home with Hard Water

    Have you tried a water filter/softener? I haven't tried one of these as of yet but getting ready to add it to my list. Clear Inline Hose Filter Canister Also, this is a pretty good read. Car Wash Guide, Car Wash how to - easy steps to shampoo and dry your vehicle using paint-safe mitts and...
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    Wolfgang Tire & Wheel Cleaner - Review and How-to

    First great results and an extremely thorough review as always. However, isn’t the sign of a good, effective wheel cleaner something you spray, let soak and pressure wash off? For me looking at this review and the amount of effort and time I perceive it to have taken, I wouldn’t consider the...
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    Dr. Colorchip

    I purchased some for a black car. I only tried it once but it wasn't as easy as they make it out to be in my experience. I tried it on small chips, relatively long scratches etc. For me it states take the glove they provide and dab after applying but the glove pulls the paint out and I...
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    Paint Meter?

    Misha, That's exactly the one I've been looking at. Just can't bring myself to dump $700 and find out there is a $200 that works just as well. Would you mind clarifying what makes you feel it's fairly accurate? Do you have a 3 or 4k PTG as well that you are using to gauge to make that...
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    Suggestion for how to articles and Tips pertaining to machine, pad & polish

    4u2shine, the classification is based on post. It's not based on their experience level at detailing. As you did, look at somebody's other posts and their history. Usually you can filter out who has some sort of clue versus somebody just posting to be heard. Also, watch the threads of...
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    Black Z06 Polish or not?

    What about experimenting with the Pinnacle paint cleaner (Not sure of exact name) Shawn did his truck with. It turned out great and he got best of show. I'm new to the game and wanted every scratch out but I think I'd be polishing every week unless I locked my car up in air tight, sanitary...
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    Pad Selection?

    I haven't tried the products you have listed, but for Menzerna & Meg's, for medium to tough stuff I really like the LC 6.5 Purple Foam Wool pad. For me they operate smooth and I don't have to worry about the heat as much as I do with the orange pads. I've started using it in place of the...
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    Suggestion for how to articles and Tips pertaining to machine, pad & polish

    Hello, First this is just an opinion to start a discussion. Hopefully others will add their opinions to and maybe at the end we possibly come up ways to improve certain types of posts. Myself included we all are experimenting and posting our results with pix, what we used, how we did it etc...
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    Which polisher to get...

    First, for category the PC XP is in, it seems like a fine machine. I'd check out this video as it does a good comparison. Flex XC 3401 VRG vs. Porter Cable 7424 I didn't want to shell out for the flex originally either but finally did. I haven't used the others but Flex seems like it's in a...
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