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    Rupes Mini Lake Country Pad Choices

    Hey all, just looking for some input on what pads you guys recommend for the Rupes Mini. I am currently using a PC7424XP with 4" Lake Country CCS pads. I plan on purchasing a Rupes Mini in the near future and while looking through the Lake Country pads section I came across 2 types of pads I am...
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    2005 Lexus SC430 Detail

    Hey all, here is a recent project, first paid job actually, that I got to do this past Labor Day weekend,. The vehicle is a 2005 Lexus SC430 that has never been properly detailed. From the before pictures, it shows. I’m just a hobbyist so I had to use what I had to get the job done. Owner...
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    Paint Chip Repair - 2012 Super Bee

    Hi AGO, it has been awhile since I have posted something. But last week, I got a pretty big chip on my driver side front door. I believe I know who did it because this happened in a parking lot and my dash cam was on when it was parked. Unfortunately, it doesn’t record the side of my car so I...
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    Foam cannon issue/question

    Hey all, I bought a foam cannon recently and used it on a few vehicles already. The issue I am having is that the foam that is coming out of it is very runny. I have used it on 2 coated vehicles initially and the foam was runny. I did some research and saw that some people say the foam...
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    CQuartz - Ease of removal questions

    Hello all, I am a little confused now. I've applied CQuartz quite a few times now and now I have a question on the ease of removal. When I first bought my first bottle of CQuartz, around February, and applied it, removal was quite difficult. It felt like you were removing a dried up sugary...
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    Will M205 or SF4000 Remove CQuartz?

    I know M205 and SF4000 will remove CQuartz if worked long enough. The question I have is will they remove CQuartz if let say I did just 2 passes with it? Little bit of a background: I went over to a buddies house today not knowing his sprinklers would turn on while I was there. When I got...
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    CQuartz - 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee

    Hey all, I finally had time to give my vehicle a good polish, it is about 6 months overdue. Also, it was my excuse for doing it because I submitted my vehicle to my company's annual car show. Paint overall wasn't in bad condition, the only area that was kind of bad was the hood/fenders, hood...
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    CarPro Orange Peel Denim Pads - First use

    Hello all, I got a little bored today so I decided to put my CarPro Orange Peel Denim Pads to the test. The vehicle I used it on is a 2003 Chrysler Town & Country. Part of the rear quarter panel of the passenger side was repainted about 4 years ago and had heavy orange peel. At that time, I...
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    Opti-coating clear bra prep

    So I searched the forums regarding OCing clear bras and on one of the threads, a member from Optimum said that it was perfectly fine to OC clear bras. My question is how do you prep it for OC if I applied a sealant to it prior (5 months ago?). I don't think I want to polish the clear bra due...
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    Getting carpets soft after cleaning

    I don't have a steamer or any machines to clean carpet. My process is, for the removable carpets(very dirty ones): Vacuum Spray it down with water Spray the carpet down with fabric/upholstery cleaner Scrub with brush Rinse off again Let it air dry After they air dry, the carpet doesn't feel...
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    "Quick" project with CarPro DLux

    I had the day off work today so I decided to give my car's grill some love. I didn't notice how bad it actually was until I went to clean some hitchhiking bugs off my grill the other day so what better time to DLux my grill than today. Off to the pics: Grill untouched: Pretty bad....now...
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    Opti-lens question

    Today, I've just applied opti-lens on 3 cars, headlights and tail lights. The question I have is when removing excess, does the microfiber towel get caught? It feels sticky when wiping. I didn't want to wipe too hard or excessive either. Also, just wanted to get a general idea of how many drop...
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    Nanoskin Towel or Wash Mitt?

    I have been looking at these two products and was interested in purchasing one or the other since my current clay bar is reaching the end of its life. What is the difference between the two other than one is a towel and one is a mitt? Is there an advantage over one or the other and which one...
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    HighLine MeterII PTG Question/confirmation

    Hey all, so I just received my HighLine Meter II today and I have a question for those that have some experience with this specific device. I measured my door jamb to get a general idea of the thickness of the door jamb to compare with my exterior paint thickness. Measuring one door I was...
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    CG Honeydew sud time on wheels

    Is it just me or does the suds for CG Honeydew just don't hold up when cleaning wheels? I don't seem to have a problem on paint, just the wheels. If it matters, my process for cleaning tires/wheels are as follow: Remove loose dirt/dust with a rinse Spray WG Tire and Wheel cleaner and let dwell...
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    Free Gift for Coupon Retirement Sale

    So with this new sale, are 10 random people going to get free gifts or 10 random free NICE gifts per order? I know I wasn't going to buy this month but 15% off, $95 free ship, AND 10 free gifts (if i read it right), time to give in again.
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    Headlight restoration without kits

    I have a question about restoring headlights without using the pre-equipped kits they sell. What are the steps to do that? I was planning on using various grit sandpaper then hit it with M105 the M205 after to remove sanding marks. My process was going to be: 1. Use 2000 grit first (obviously...
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    The problem I have with WG Fuzion...

    Problem: Why didn't I make the purchase EARLIER?!?!?! I just used Fuzion on my car and I have got to say it has got to be one of the easiest waxes that I have applied by hand, I usually apply by DA since I seem to have the tendency of applying too much by hand. But not Fuzion, couple twists and...
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    Trade: Poorboy's Pro Polish 16oz for Blackfire Tire Gel 16oz

    I already have a couple polishes and don't really have a use for this one. If anyone want to trade for the product mentioned in title of offer something else, I would be interested. I can also throw in Diamondite Plasti-care and Diamondite Crystal Gloss for additional stuff if anyone is...
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    What was your free gift the last sale?

    Just curious on what you guys got or post pics if you have them. Also if everyone got the same stuff or different things like last time. Mine wont arrive until tomorrow.
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