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    How many of you use a MACHINE to WAX your vehicle?

    always hand wax. Reluctant to use machine because I fear I will damage the paint. Also from what I read hand waxing is quicker
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    Polymer products or paste wax.

    which lasts longer
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    Wax wheels?

    My 2016 Rogue has painted wheels. Should I wax them after cleaning?
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    Light bulbs

    I am curious. I have a lamp in my house which is rated for a 75 watt incandescent bulb/12 watt led. So why cannot I safely use a 15 watt led that this equivalent to a 100 watt incandescent bulb?
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    Clear bra

    I just had the 3M clear brawl put on the front of my car including the hood. What kind of product should I put on it in the future
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    Fresh paint after wreck

    I just got my 2016 rogue back from the body shop (my mailbox negligently got in my way when I was backing out of the garage. The body shop had at one month. How long should I go before I rub the paaint-- I.e. Waxing the car etc? After this curing period as expired, are there any product that...
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    Confused on Dilution Ratio

    If we had gone metric all of this would be easier
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    How are you guys doing in FL after the storm?

    What is the situation in Tampa
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    How are you guys doing in FL after the storm?

    I am in Tallahassee the storm came ashore south of us. We were hit by the left side of the storm – the weaker side, the right side is always stronger. I lost power at 8:30 Thursday night. Power came back for me on about 130 pm The next day. I am better off than most. Most of Tallahassee...
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    How to remove wax etc from trim

    When polishing and waxing I manage to get white residue on black plastic or rubber trim. Is there a product that cab assist in removal
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    claying windows

    Should windshields and Windows be clayed? If so: can or should they also be clayed from the inside? does it matter if extra tinting (aftermarket--3m, etc.) is present
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    liquid wax v. Paste waxes

    What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of each?
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    detailing big vehicle

    Two weeks ago I spend a week with my family on St. George Island. My please was detailing their cars. I discovered a 'short cut' for big pickup trucks and suvs. I completely finish the roofs (i.e., wash, clay, polish and wax) before doing anything else. My rationale I am doin g a lot of...
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    Optimum nr

    The other day due to high heat Tallahassee is having temperatures near 100 almost every day, I took a short cut. I sprayed optimum nr (clay lubricant concentration) onto the car then wiped it off. The resul is I used less fluid. Is this method effective? Will it cause problems?
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    Sulfa water

    I am going to be detailing my daughter's cars where it is like that the local water supply will be "sulfa water." This stuff stinks to high heaven. The question is will using this water (I will bring rinse car wash premade from home) cause any problems on the car. I will have to rinse...
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    Suv roof

    Does anyone try to polish the roof of an SUV with an electric polisher while standing on a ladder? Seems like it could be a little dangerous
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    Optimum no rinse car wash

    Would it be more efficient to put the product in a bottle properly diluted of course years and spray it on.
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    Equipment to start buffing with

    I am not a pro detailer, but detail my car for pleasure. I have a 2016 Rogue with 5700 miles on it. I have purchased a porter-cable 7424xp. As the paint is not n bad condition and I have no experience using a da polisher, what sort of pad and backing plate should I use?
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    Microfiber towel storage system

    I have Stumbled onto a way to store my microfiber towels. I buy cat food in 14 lb plastic buckets. I have collected four of them as they can also be used to store water when the hurricane comes. (I live in Tallahassee, Fl) I market he container; one is for dirty towels and two are for clean...
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