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    women are like elephants

    I donno. I wasnt payin no attention. ;-)
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    women are like elephants

    So, the other night the ole lady had me sittin around watchin one of them sappy shows on the hallmark channel. Whilest i was sittin there thinkin about all things lazy and watchin the show, there came a point in the show where this guy is accidently late for a date. I looked over at my ole...
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    removing splatter from paint

    Had some splatter from my polishing get on a lot of paint yesterday. I didnt think much of it then, but not its super tough to get off. Im using a QD, after a presoak and rinse to try and loosen it up. Would APC 4-1 be too strong for paint?
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    pad cleaning problem

    4-1 apc ?
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    pad cleaning problem

    Ok, so im still learning. Im using blackfire advanced pad cleaner spray. Spraying each pad liberally and working in, let sit for 5 minutes or so, rinse and use conditoner brush to help clean. Pads are becoming quite clean, which isnt my problem. My problem is getting the pad to rinse without...
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    Another microfiber question

    Looking to invest $100-$200 in quality microfibers. I know there are several quality brands. I already have some griots. But all i see are 3-pack deals. Id sure like to buy quality microfibers in larger bulk. Help please?
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    Ever feel ashamed of where you work?

    I work for the antichrist. He doesnt pay well.
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    Prices And Recommendations For Full In And Out Detail Job

    If i were you, id find a good interior man and go ahead and get that done. Then id spend the next month on here reading, watching videos, and writing stuff down. For $300 you can buy enough bare bones supplies to do the job yourself. And doing it yourself, itll turn out 10 times better than a...
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    Newb / How to start over?

    P.S. get some pad cleaner as well.
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    Newb / How to start over?

    Yea, your on your way. My suggestion is to add to your collection and buy a griots garage 6" DA, 5" backing plate, a dozen Lake country 5.5" flat pads ( 6 orange, 6 white), Megs Ultimate Compound, and a bunch of quality microfibers of your choice. Watch videos and read posts while your...
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    VIDEO: Opti Coat Application

    May look into it down the road for my wifes black camaro. She has horrible wash methods and she has confiscated a bottle of my QD and 1 microfiber so she can clean it up on the fly. She is a walking swirlomatic! I really must teach her better but what can I say? Shes a "know it all".
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    Carpro Dlux or Perl?

    Im still new and have only used perl thus far. I must say i am amazed at how well the interior turned out. I used it on tires and trim too and it did great but the interior is what really amazed me. My truck is a 2012 and ya wouldnt have thought it woulda made such a difference. I made a...
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    AG - Just saying......

    Been here a few months now and when i first found this place i didnt know what a DA or microfiber was. Learned a lot since then and my wallet may never recover. Seriously, i may be an addict!
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    The detailing crimes you've committed!!!

    Hmmm...I always had older neglected rides till recently. So my biggest sin would be not caring enough about em to wash them, ever. lol. I kinda dont feel so bad anymore. Thanx for the thread! ;-)
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    New Truck deatailing questions

    I see youve got some ultimate polish so id use that instead of buying the sf4500. I did my interior and exterior trim with carpro perl and that stuff worked great.
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    New Truck deatailing questions

    Ive got a dark blue 2012 f150. It has etched in water spots and light swirls. I did a test spot a few weeks ago with some SF4500 on a LC flat white pad and it came out beautiful. Ive been busy and not to mention the weather, and havent gotten around to finishing it yet. That combo wasnt...
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    LC yellow cutting pad/OR/microfiber?

    Thanks guys for the help and clarification. I went ahead and ordered the yellow flat pads to finish out my order. I will end up buying the microfiber and some m101 soon enough. I chose the yellow pads at this time because i dont have a compressor yet and am not setup to clean the microfibers...
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    LC yellow cutting pad/OR/microfiber?

    Gg6. Ive got orange and white flat pads at the moment. Its a buddies ride. Im looking to take advantage of the sale and pick up some things and i want something more aggressive for this project, and whatever comes up in the future.
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    LC yellow cutting pad/OR/microfiber?

    Need something thats more aggressive than M105 on a LC orange flat pad. Working on a scuffed up 98' Ford thats never been polished.
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