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    Is it true that a 120v 15amp household electrical outlet can only handle 2.4 HP on a vac?

    I read that somewhere. The math works out if it's true (I think). I ask because I saw a lot of talk about getting a 5hp+ vac. But if you can only get 2.x HP, why worry about it? Just get a 2hp vac. Hoping for thoughts? Is it all just marketing on the HP?
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    Are there special towels just for cleaning glass and do any of you use a squeegee?

    I tried different microfiber towels and they were junk for glass. I ended up using a dish towel. It was the kind that didn't have lint. I don't know what you call it, not like a bath towel. Is there a special kind of towel for glass? I'm ready to start using old t-shirts. There's always...
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    I do not understand why buffing and sanding gets out a scratch.

    Dumb question. If you scratch the paint on a car, light to medium scratch, why does buffing it with a compound get rid of it? It's still cut into the paint. I know it works but I don't understand it. Another one I saw was someone using fine grade sandpaper, wet. Now how come that doesn't...
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    Anyone use Microfiber towels from Dollar General

    They seem nice. I don't know how well they hold up to washing. Any of you use them?
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    What if I did compound and no clay?

    I don't know if the car I have has ever been detailed. Just taken to the auto carwash places. It was given to me, a 98 Honda Accord. Anyway, trying to learn and didn't buy the clay. I bought Meguiars Ultimate Compound and buffed it in and then wiped it off. The paint was super smooth. Then...
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