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    Optimum Hyper Polish Spray With Long Throw Polisher?

    Anyone using Optimum Hyper Polish Spray with a 15 or 21mm polisher??? Curious how it performs.
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    Shelf Life of Boss Polishing Creams

    I have a GG6 and a G15 and am thinking of switching over to the Boss Polishing Creams. I only take care of our two VWs so a 16 OZ bottle of polish last me a while. I store all my polishes and LSPs in the house so they never experience temperature extremes and I'm wondering how is the shelf...
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    Ultima Paint Guard Plus Questions

    Ultima Waterless Wash + is my favorite rinseless wash and recently tried Ultima Acrylic Spray Wax as a topper for FK1000 and was very impressed. Thinking about giving Ultima Paint Guard Plus a try as my LSP because of it`s ease of use. Curious to see if anyone is using the newer version...
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    B&S Uro-Tec Blue/Maroon Pads Question

    I mostly take care of my own cars--2 VWs with hard clear. The finishes are well cared for and usually just have light swirls with a few deeper scratches now and then from who knows were. I`ve never needed to use a compound and usually just polish with HD Polish and a B&S 5.5" orange pad...
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    BOSS Finishing Sealant??

    In addition to the sub micron abrasives does Finishing Sealant include just a polymer sealant or does it also include some carnuba???
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    Why You Need an Audi in Pittsburgh

    World’s Steepest Street Featured In New Audi Commercial « CBS Pittsburgh
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    Need pro Detailer in South Jersey/Philly Area

    Looking for a pro Detailer in the South Jersey/Philadelphia metro area to do some correction and protection on a new VW messed up by the dealer.
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    AR 383 Pressure Washer On Sale

    Amazon has the AR 383 on sale today only for $109 Amazon.com : AR Blue Clean AR383 1, 900 PSI 1.5 GPM 14 Amp Electric Pressure Washer with Hose Reel : Patio, Lawn & Garden
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    Lake Country ThinPro Foam Pads??

    Does anyone know the exact thickness of the new Lake Country ThinPro Foam Pads?? Has anyone tried them yet??
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    Mini Review-- Buff & Shine Low-Pro Foam Pads for Long Throw Polishers

    [/IMG] Info From Buff & Shine -Specifically designed to resist the stress and tearing action of long throw polishers -Foams designed for long throw machines--run cooler and don’t collapse or soften from the heat -Denser foams reduce polish absorption by the foam keeping it on the surface of...
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    Long Throw Polisher Proper Technique????

    We sometimes hear of members unhappy with their Rupes polishers and the response from many is that you need to "practice the proper technique" for effective results. So what is the proper technique when using a long throw polisher?? How does it differ from a conventional 6 or 8mm throw...
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    Wolfgang Uber All In One Durability

    Anyone out there have any real life durability info on Wolfgang Uber All In One?? Claim is 6 months durability, but haven't heard any real life reports.
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    New Optimum Polisher

    Apparently this is the new Optimum Polisher LINK REMOVED PER TERMS/CONDITIONS OF FORUM It will come with both a 5" and 6" backing plate and has been in use in Australia for a year to work out the kinks. Motor was upgraded for more power and unit is rubber coated.
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    Menzerna Powerlock/DG 105 ????

    How does the durability and "look" of Menzerna Powerlock compare with the durability and "look" of DG 105 ??? With a coat of the DG105/601 cocktail I easily get 6 months and with a base of 501/601 get even longer durability, but thinking about a move to Powerlock if it holds up well.
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    Building an Under Car Washer--Water Pressure Question

    Wandering around the plumbing department at Lowes today figured out how I could build an under car washer out of PVC pipe for about $15. Basically a 3/4" pipe (with angle adapters) attached to the hose (with a female hose bib attachment) with 3-4' to go under the car. At the end of the...
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    Question for PiPUK re Layering LSPs

    Layering LSPs is a common practice for looks or more durability. However, some have said it's of no value as both deteriorate chemically at the same rate despite one being either on the top or bottom. It would seem that the LSP on top would deteriorate first as it's exposed to the elements...
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    Rupes 12mm Video

    LHR 12E DUETTO - YouTube
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    Polishing Wheels ???

    My wheels are painted silver with a clearcoat (stock VW wheels). To polish them I've just been using a cut up orange pad with UC, but it's a PIA and very time consuming. The wheels are a 10 spoke design with plenty of room between the spokes to get my hand between them for washing so I'm...
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    Zep Citrus Degreaser???

    Every time I'm in Home Depot I see the Zep Citrus Degreaser for only $11.47 per gallon, but it says "not for use on automotive paint" Can it be used safely to strip LSPs?? What dilution rate would be safe to strip LSPs??
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    Rust-Olem Epoxy Garage Floor Paint

    Has anyone used Rust-Olem Epoxy Garage Floor Paint?? Interested in how it holds up over time and how it resists hot tire pickup???
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