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    Can I Safely Exceed Weight Capacity on Werner Work Platform?

    Hey Folks, I read several posts from people who were very excited when the Werner Work Platform was on sale at Home Depot for $17, so I went out to look for one. Trouble is, the stated capacity is 225 lbs. I am usually typing the scales at around 240. Most of these things have some safety...
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    ONR Technique Question

    Hail Lords of Polish and Wax! Show mercy to this poor n00b. I am a recent ONR convert. I just wish I had discovered it before I bought a gallon of BFWD Conditioning Shampoo. My question is, do you wring out the MF towel after you soak it in the ONR and before you put it on the paint? It seems...
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    Reapply paint protection after bird droppings?

    Freakin' birds! Half my roof was covered in bird crap when I left work today. When I got home a sprayed with some QD, let it soak for a minutes and then wiped it off with a wash mitt and ONR. My question is, should I reapply paint protection? I clayed, polished, sealed and waxed about 3 weeks...
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    Protecting Spray-in Bedliners

    Merry Christmas Geeks, I saw a thread recently about applying a sealant or glaze to Rhino truck bed liners. However, I can't seem to find it. So, my question is what is a good product to put down on a bed liner to protect it. I want it to keep its sheen, but not be slippery, as I walk on it and...
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    Blackfire Wet Diamond Paint Protection Question

    Hey Folks, I did a little searching around but I didn't want to revive a year old thread. I have Blackfire Wet Diamond Paint Protection that I plan to use on my three cars. Questions, is this one of those "you can't put it on thin enough" products, where one dime sized dollop on a foam pad is...
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    How Many Times Can You Correct the Paint?

    Hey Folks,I have gathered from reading articles here that the factory paint on most cars is pretty thing. How many times, in general, can you correct the paint (using compound to abrade clear coat to remove swirls) before you need to consider a new paint job? Thanks, CP
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    What did I do wrong? Blackfire Gloss Enhancing Polish

    Hey Folks, So last night I decided to try my hand at using Blackfire's Gloss Enhancing Polish on my '12 Corvette. I washed and clayed it, then used the orange side of the German Polish Applicator to work the polish in. I wiped it clear with a dry MF towel and then waxed with Blackfire's...
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    Looking for "Kit Bag" Recommendations

    There re a lot of products out there, and it can be a touch intimidating for a n00b. So, let's pretend for a minute that I am newer than new when it comes to proper auto-detailing. Let's pretend that all I have in my kit is a bottle of Turtle Wax Ice, a bottle of Mequiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax...
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    New Member from...Everywhere Really

    Hi All, My real name is Chris. I am currently residing in Huntsville, AL, but only for 5 more weeks then back to my temporary permanent home in Highland Falls, NY. I am originally from Plant City, FL and get back there as often as I can. A little about me. I am a career Soldier, thus all the...
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