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  1. Detail_Dude

    Removing Parking Sticker From Paint/Bumper

    Hi, Last year, my town decided it was a bright idea to enforce parking through use of extremely adhesive decals (which go on the back of the car, not the glass). Fast forward, I need to remove the old one and replace it with this year's. Can someone please suggest a PAINT SAFE way to remove...
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    Chunk from tire

    Either the Mrs. or I accidentally parked too close to a curb and took a nice chunk out of our rear run flat (see attached pic). Can anyone recommend a fix (rubber filler, etc.)?
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    Repair Leather Scratch

    Hey folks - back from a loooong break for the forums! During my time off, I made the mistake of putting my daughter's bicycle in the back seat of my car - without a towel, and made a pretty obvious scratch in the back seat of my saddle brown leather of my BMW (see pictures). Can anyone please...
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    APC Rank by Cleaning Power (Strength)

    Hi everyone, How would you rank the raw cleaning power/strength of the following (yes, I got that TAW and OPC are paint safe, provided they are not left to dry) - to break up grime from engines, jambs, tools, etc? This is what "I" think, but would appreciate other's views: Strongest to...
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    How to reach Customer Service for returns?

    Has anyone had issues getting in touch with customer service to return items? I call twice today (once at 10AM and again at 1PM ); both times I was told "the person" who could/should help me was busy and was sent to that person's voice mailbox. Is it a one-man band in the returns area...
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    EZ creme Glaze

    Do those of you using CG's EZ Creme Glaze apply it by hand or D/A? Also, do you buff it off right away? Thx vm
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    Chemical Guys Leather Conditioner

    While not a 'review', per-se, I have to give you some feedback on CG's Leather Conditioner (LC). I have a 2011 BMW with a dark saddle brown interior. It felt and looked a bit dry after this past winter and I thought it would be a good candidate for CG's LC. Yes, I know my seats have a...
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    Chemical Guys Custom Labeling

    This looks to me like a good example: A Complete Line of Professional Car Care Products, Auto Detailing Supplies
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    Wash n' Rinse Thoughts

    I typically soap and wash my entire car (either via the TBM, a foam gun, or combination of both), then rinse and dry. Do you guys think this is better than washing/rinsing one section at a time and drying after all sections are done? I 'suspect' it is easier to remove dried 'soapy' spots...
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    Gilmour Foam Master II - Settings?

    I have the version of the Gilmour FM II gun with the brass sliding bar rather than the plastic dial. For those of you familiar with both versions, does sliding the brass bar all the way to the right produce the lowest mix ratio (equivalent to setting "A" on the plastic dial version) >> less...
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    Detailing Mat

    How much would you guys pay for a thin, rollable, vinyl, non-slip, ommercially sold driveway/garage mat which would reduce floor and ground stains from detailing?
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    Removing Sealants and Glazes with 'Damp' MF

    Does everyone use 'dry' microfiber cloths to wipe sealants and glazes after application, or do any of you 'dampen' the MFs with a few shots of QD spray? I read elsewhere that, after applying Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze, it is wise to first use a 'damp' MF (with QD spray), then follow with...
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    New Gilmour Foam Gun - odd piece?!?

    Hoooray!!! I got my new Gilmour Foam Master gun in the mail today. It is not the version II, with the black knob, but the older version with the brass valve (model 75QGFMR). If the NY weather is good this weekend, I may give it a shot. After minor assembly, I can't seem to figure out what the...
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    Meg's D120 instead of IPA

    Have any of you fellow AG'ers used Meguiars Glass Cleaner (D120) in place of IPA when inspecting correction results?
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    LC Green vs White

    After looking at various comparison charts *and* reading AGO posts, I am still unclear as to which pads have (slightly?) more cut....LC Green or LC White. Anybody know for sure?
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    Spray wheel from bottom to top?

    When spraying a wheel with a chemical product, using a foaming head in particular, does it make sense to work your way from the bottom of the wheel to the top and, if so, why? I think I saw this in one of A.Pitale's videos....
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    Meguiars Ultimate Polish - cut level??

    Can someone tell me where Meg's Ultimate Polish would fall, in terms of cut, when compared to Menzerna P085RD and Menz's Power Finish? Would it be between the two but closer to one or the other? I have Ultimate Polish as well as 3 Menz': PO85RD, Power Finish and Super Intensive Polish...
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    ASD Technique?

    Have any of you used ASD on honeycomb grills and, if so, wouuld you 'wipe' after spraying or spray then walk away? In fact, this is a general ASD question, because I also use it in my wheel arches. Spray and walk away, or do a lite wipe? Thanks gang!
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    Blackfire Tire Gel on Trim

    I have a lot of the old BF Long Lasting Tire Gel on hand. Besides using it on my tires (as prescribed), what would you gys think about using it in exterior black trim?
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    Grabby Last Touch

    I have Meg's Last Touch undiluted in a 32oz spray bottle. After spritzing my hood 2 to 3 times, and my clean MF towel 1 or 2 times, I proceed to wipe it but feel it's 'grabby'. Before doing that, I used Poorboys S&W to clean the hood, so I am pretty sure there is no dirt and that putting some...
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