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    what to use to wash opti-coated car?

    hi all, Are there recommended products to use to wash car every 2 weeks or so that has opti-coat 2 applied? what's recommended steps to wash such car? like: 1. rinse and wait for a min 2. foamed by foam gun and wait for a min 3. rinse 4. wipe if that is good enough - what to use for #2 is...
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    Which coating product to buy?

    hi all, I'm not a pro and no plans for it for a while, just servicing family cars. I need to coat 3 family cars. Yes, I'll polish and prepare for coating. Which coating product to buy? There are multiple proven OC and CQ, and newer 22, DP and etc I'd like to get the most protection as it...
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    Any upgrades for UQW

    Hello, It's been a while I started using Meguiars Ultimate Quick Wax. Is there any better product that you use after wash to conditioning your car? tnx
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    10% IPA or 5% APC before waxing?

    Hi all, What would you recommend to use before apply Meg's NXT 2.0 poly wax? What I already did: 1. wash 2. clay 3. Mothers pre-wax cleaner - orange pad 3-6 passes 4. MF wipeout 5. overnight in garage I have 90% IPA and Meg's APC which one to use before apply Meg's NXT 2.0 liquid wax? I plan...
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    How to clean LC HT pad from AG HD Wax?

    How to clean LC HT pad from AG HD Wax? hi all, I've cleaned my polishing pads by using bio degreaser just fine. And it worked out well for Griot's One Step Sealant too. Now I used crimson pad for AutoGlym HD Was application and was not able to remove wax from the pad at all, what's more this...
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    what to use after polish and before wax?

    hi all, Any polishing will leave something behind, oil or etc. What do you use after DA polishing to prepare for wax? To make sure wax will stick at it's best? I plan to use Meg UC and SwirlX and then may be APC+ 1:10? I plan to apply AutoGlym HD wax on top. what would you recommend? tnx Mike.
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    when to use Wax cleaner?

    I plan to wash, clay, polish with UC and follow up, apply sealant When I should use Wax Cleaner fluid that suppose to remove remaining wax / sealant? I use Meg's NXT 2.0 Wax and Ultimate Quick Wax as follow up. To use wax cleaner before clay or after if at all? To use after UC or not? To use...
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    Can I use Mothers California Gold Pre-Wax Cleaner after UC

    hi, I need something as second step after Meg's Ultimate Compound and I already have Mothers California Gold Pre-Wax Cleaner Mothers California Gold Pre-Wax Cleaner prepares the vehicle's paint for wax, glaze, or sealer by cleaning out impurities and smoothing the top layer Can I use it...
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    MF pads. hype or not?

    what is all hype about Meg's new MF pads? do they really so good? how to clean those? When MF pads will be available? Will LC make MF pads as well? Some time ago was transition to foam pads from wool and MF bonnets - didn't it? Now it is back to MF, but not as on top bonnet but sticker on top...
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    Meg UC dusts too fast ...

    hi all, I'm new to DA I used Griots 6" tangerine with Megs Ultimate Compound and I can't even make to 2nd pass as it starts dusting. As result I applied more UC to go for next pass. As result I used a lot UC - may be 3x as expected to get it done. I didn't do anything to my pad - just add UC to...
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    pads for Griot 6" for start?

    Hi all, What pads would you recommend for 2 cars only - no pro usage for Griot Garage 6" DA? How many pad will I need for one car polish? I don't plan to polish both cars the same day. So far I found Kompressor 6" pads kit, CCS 6.5, HT 6.5, Meg's 7" thanks for links.
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    help me with my detailing project? pls

    Hi all, I'd like to restore my 2 cars on budget. I’m not a pro and don’t do it for living, just want DIY to save some buck or two. Cars (10 years old green pearl and 6 years old gray metallic I think pearl ) have some scratches, dings / dents and ton of swirls, old tar / bird marks. I'd...
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    How to cure those spots?

    hi all, Please, check for attached pics. :Picture: I have those spots 5 mm - 10 mm on 10 years old green hood. I'm not sure that pictures can tell in issue in details, looks like there is no clear coat and some even lost lost some paint already. By the finger touch it's lower / deeper. What...
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