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    Rust under Where battery sits

    So my engine bay is rusting under where the battery sits. I guess the battery tray didn't help... The paint that is discolored, is really bubbly like the skin of the paint is not in contact with metal. I feel I can easily peel off the discolored paint. What's the best way to deal with this...
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    2003 BMW M3 hood was repainted, has hazy/dull reflection

    Hello everyone, I'm selling my friends 2003 BMW M3 for him. I quickly noticed the hood was repainted, as the reflection did not match up to the rest of the car. I would not be comfortable selling it in this condition. I tried using Meguiars Ultimate Compound with a orange pad, but the reflection...
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    Were these scratches too deep to remove?

    Used my PC for the first time today, though I've had it for a few months now. My boss side swiped his garage pillar with his Tundra. The scratches were pretty deep, my fingernail catches in em. I gave it a shot with the PC, Ultimate Compound, and Ultimate Polish. The PC7424XP vibrates intensely...
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    Car repainted and turned matte overtime

    My cousins 2008 black G37 (non scratch resist paint) had a couple panels repainted a few months back. It was nice and shiny after repainting, but over a few months it's slowly turning into a matte finish. What could cause this? Body shop said the new "water based paints" can absorb some of the...
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    How to clean specific wheels, plastic fake chrome, and metal bumper?

    Hello I'm wondering how to clean my Tundras TRD alloy wheels (maybe aluminum?), plastic (fake) chrome grille surround, and metal bumpers. The wheels seem to have some kind of coating on them as I scratched one wheel parallel parking (wheel scraped our celicas fender). What products are safe for...
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    Which Megs Wax with DA

    Hey everyone, I would like to apply wax with a PC. Which Meguiars wax/sealant would be best to apply with a DA? Paste or liquid? I don't want the wax to leave residue on rubber/plastic trim either, and easy removal is a plus. Not looking for a cleaner wax or one that has a lot of fillers. I...
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    Need help getting a PC7424XP setup

    Hey everyone, I'm very interested in getting a PC7424XP, wanted one for a couple years now but never got around to it. I'm having a bit of trouble deciding what products are best for me as there seems to be hundreds to choose from, it's quite overwhelming. First things first- I'm on a budget of...
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    Hello from So. California

    Hey everyone, new member here from So Cal. I found out about this forum from Tundrasolutions forum. I've always liked keeping my truck clean, but this forum brings detailing to a whole new level! I hope to learn A LOT from this forum as I'm a newbie. I always just wash,clay, and wax my truck...
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