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  1. BellyUpFish

    Practice vehicle....

    So, I’m just getting into this detailing stuff, but I’ve got the perfect “can’t hurt it” trainer vehicle. This jewel is my commuter and has 250,000+ miles on it and is generally mistreated with regard to keeping her clean. Sits in the parking lot for the commute to work so I don’t have to let...
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    Pad number ratio?

    Ok, so I'm trying to get geared up.. I cheaped, but we'll see how it goes on the DA - I got the HF unit. I picked up a Chemical Guy's 5" pad and I've got some product for my boat on the way. Meguiars 67. Anyway, I'm thinking about picking up Buff N Shine pads (unless someone talks me out of...
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    Cutting with HF DA?

    So, I haven't purchased as DA for detailing yet, but I'm pretty convinced I'd like to try the Harbor Freight unit. If it dies/is garbage, I'll chock it up to a life lesson and grab the Porter Cable 7424. One of the first things I'd like to tackle when I pick it up, is bringing some oxidized...
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    How I wash my microfiber towels..

    I just thought I’d share this. For me, figuring out how to wash my microfiber towels without the wife murdering me for messing up her washing machine was a quest. I almost tried to find a craigslist washing machine to put in the shop, then I realized, I already had a tool I could use. I’m...
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    Polishing single stage with a DA?

    Hey guys- I've got a vehicle I'm thinking about selling and I'd like to give it a good cleanup and polish before I take try to sell it. I'm fairly certain it's painted with a single stage, as I've picked up some color on hand use buffing pads in the past. I don't own a DA yet, but I am...
  6. BellyUpFish

    "Beginner" - What are the essentials?

    Ok guys- I've always kept my cars clean and washed, but I guess never at the level I'm seeing here.. I'd go to AutoZ and grab some stuff, go home and wash my car, not really being too concerned with the "quality" I guess.. Anyway.. I've decided to do this right and have picked up 2 grit guards...
  7. BellyUpFish

    Best way to fix this?

    The following pictures are on the headlight bucket of my 2000 Trans Am. This has not always been here. Hit a deer about 10 years ago and had the front end worked on. The car needs a wash, so please look past that. ;) Can I wet sand this out or am I ready for a new paint job? It feels almost...
  8. BellyUpFish

    Rebuilding after a fire..

    Well guys, I'm new here, found this place while searching for a new orbital. I'm not a total newb, but I might as well be. Had an orbital from Autozone and I've always taken good care of my cars, had a pretty extensive collection of the products available at Autozone, but never really branched...
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