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    Removing collinite 845 to use my new flex 3401

    Do I really need that many pads? I was thinking 2 pads of orange and white since it's a small car. I can see how the more the better but what one as planning is 2 pads=half the car then wash and repeat. I'll be able to take my time and since I won't be making any $$$ spending $150 on extra pads...
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    Removing collinite 845 to use my new flex 3401

    Here's my toy It's a 1991 toyota celica all-trac I had owned this car from 2009-2013 then sold it because I cracked a piston ringland and didn't have anywhere to work on it. In July last year I found the guy I sold it to and bought it back at a price I couldn't refuse :) I pretty much rebuilt...
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    Removing collinite 845 to use my new flex 3401

    Here's a pic of the right front fender
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    Removing collinite 845 to use my new flex 3401

    That link isn't working. I didn't think you need more than a heavy and light cut to get rid of deep swirl marks
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    Removing collinite 845 to use my new flex 3401

    This is the kit I bought. That and a green pad. I didn't want to pass up the $125 off deal :) Menzerna FLEX XC3401 Maximum Shine Kit
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    Removing collinite 845 to use my new flex 3401

    Ok, I just thought it would be a bad idea to compound/polish over a recent layer of wax. Thanks for clearing that up :)
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    Removing collinite 845 to use my new flex 3401

    I just applied a coat of 845 a week ago and I i just bought a new flex 3401 with the autogeek discount going on now. My car is a 1991 toyota celica all-trac that's black and the paint needs serious attention. No fading but lots of swirl scratches that I want to get rid of. I currently have a...
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    Dash cluster

    Do you guys think these pads will restore the oem new clarity? 3M Perfect-It 3 Inch Ultrafine Foam Polishing Pads, 3M 05760 pads, ultrafina polishing pads, spot polish pads There's a purple, a black and this blue one. I think this blue one is the finest polishing. I was looking at getting...
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    Can I use towels I cleaned polish with for detail?

    OK money Baggs.... Don't know about you but I have a mortgage, kids and more important stuff to buy :) i have other hobbies too.
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    Dash cluster

    My Guage cluster separates the guages but I can easily remove the trim that does that. I haven't tried removing the cluster though. My suv is 8 years old and needs this much more. I'll probably eperiment with that one first
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    Dash cluster

    I'll buy one ASAP :)
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    Dash cluster

    I was reading a "similar threads" at the bottom of the page and found my answer......(I think) plastX and some polishing. The car is 2 years old so the plastic is really clear so I'm wondering if it will stay that way after the megs plastX. One way to find out right :xyxthumbs:
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    Dash cluster

    the dash Guage cluster plastic is a PITA to clean the dust off without scratching the surface. I was doing a light detail on my car and noticed a few light scratches on the plastic lense :( Is it possible to remove or cover some of the light scratches with something like meguiars plastX or...
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    Can I use towels I cleaned polish with for detail?

    Sorry for all the questions but I just don't want to ruin my towels/paint :)
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    Can I use towels I cleaned polish with for detail?

    Do you pre-wash with microfiber cleaner or something else?
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    Can I use towels I cleaned polish with for detail?

    Sweet! Thanks guys! I currently have a new bottle of CG microfiber cleaner so I'll be using that. The bottle says it's good for removing wax from the towels also :) I only had a dozen towels when I was polishing my suv and I used some for the Polish and the rest for the wax :) Should I...
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    Can I use towels I cleaned polish with for detail?

    I have some chemical guys towels (yellow with silk edge) And I used them to clean the Polish residue when I was cleaning up the paint on my suv. If I clean them in the washer with some chemical guys microfiber cleaner could I use them with detail spray on the fresh paint or are they now...
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    Detail spray after collonite 845 to remove fingerprints

    Yeah, that's what I thought after I ordered it already and it was too late to cancel .... :( oh well, it wasn't too much. I'll probably just give it to my mom as a gift for her car. I already settled and bought the wg uber. Thanks for the help guys
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    Detail spray after collonite 845 to remove fingerprints

    Sweet! Thanks for sharing that. I would have used the recommended 3oz for 1 gal if you didn't post that :) My suv is black and my other car is dark gray
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