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    Microfiber fell on cement. Can I still use them?

    I was carrying my microfiber when a wind blew some of them off the top of the pile. They landed on the driveway. Can I wash these real good and use them again, or are they like clay and they are done for?
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    Pros and Cons of Pinnacle SS II and Blackfire Midnight Sun?

    What are the good and bad of SSII and blackfire midnight sun? I don't have enough money to buy both of them, but I want to buy a premium wax for my metallic blue Fiesta ST. I will apply it by hand.
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    Buying a new DA: MT300, Flex or Rupes for a hobbyist?

    I have had a PC for years now now, but I think I am ready to upgrade to something else. The pc shakes my hands to death and I often have to go back and correct some spots due to the pad stopping and not recognizing that. I am looking at the Rupes 15, Megs MT300 and Flex 3401. I am looking for a...
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    Carpro PERL or Meguiars #40

    I am looking to buy some dressing that can be used inside and out of my car. I have heard good things about both of these products. What are some of the opinions resident experts here?
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    Can you use rinseless wash towels to remove wax?

    I have some cobra microfiber towels that I use for rinseless washes. I don't have a big collection of towels so I would like them to do double duty. If I wash them in the washing machine, could I later use the same towels to remove wax?
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    Will OCW be hiding swirls?

    Simple question, will OCW hide some small swirl or scratch? I have an old Datsun 510 with thin paint and cannot afford to polish away any more.
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    D155 vs M34

    I was wondering what some differences were between D155 and M34. I just finished a barrel of FK425 and want to try something new. I would use the product as a QD and a drying aid.
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    DG 901 in Foam Lance?

    I just ordered a foam lance and I was wondering if my soap will work well in it. I have a 2800 psi washer. The only soap I have is DG 901 and Dawn. Will I get "shaving cream" foam?
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    What degree tip for a 2800psi washer? Foam lance?

    I bought a 2800 psi 2.5 GPM pressure washer for my deck, siding and driveway. I figured I can use it for my car too. What degree tip should I use on it so I don't harm my paint? Is this enough PSI to use a foam lance?
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    How do you remove sticker residue from paint?

    I am preparing a jeep for trade in and I am having so much trouble removing the residue for where old "rubicon" stickers used to be. I have tried KIO, P21 PWC, Bug and tar cleaner, clay, clay with bug and tar cleaner, nothing has worked. This stuff is BAKED on. Does anyone have any tips to take...
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    Do you need aggressive abrasives to remove holograms.

    My car has some light holograms that can only be seen under direct light, regardless I would like to get rid of them. Do holograms usually require compounding to remove or could I get away with something light like 4500 or D151? Products I have are from most to least abrasive are 2500, 4500...
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    Can I use cheap microfiber with ONR?

    I recently spent 12 hours correcting my paint so I don't want to risk swirling the paint. Autozone is having a special on microfiber for 9 towels for $7. If I bought the 9 towels I could use one for each panel, reducing the risk of marring. Would the very nature of using a cheap microfiber with...
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    How fast should the DA spin when polising?

    When using a one step polish/finish like 2500, how fast should the DA spin? I put a black mark on it to see it's speed, but I am not too sure what I am looking for. I was watching the videos by Mike and it looks like it is spinning very slow (1 turn/min). This seems like it is too slow to do any...
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    Good LSP for metallic paint?

    I have been using Collinite 845 and I like what it does with my metallic paint. I have been wanting to try a new LSP lately now that summer is on its way around. I have been looking at Max Wax, Fuzion, and SSII, are there other LSPs I should look at that will make my metallic paint pop?
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    What pad do you use to correct with D151?

    I tried 151 for the first time and I was quite happy with it's cleaning ability. I wish I could get more cut though, while still getting a good finish. I used a black hex-logic pad to apply it. What pad do you guys use to get some cut with D151 without introducing DA haze?
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    Meguiars DUB Wheel Cleaner

    I ran out of IronX and forgot to order some more. I noticed while washing my car today. I decided to run down to Wally world and pick up some of this new Megs wheel cleaner I have been hearing about. I wasn't expecting too much from a OTC wheel cleaner, but this stuff exceeded my expectations...
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    Product with the most filling/hiding ability?

    I have a friend who wants me to make his car look better before he goes to trade it in. It is a very badly swirled Civic. The only problem is the clear is VERY thin on it, and spots on the trunk appear to be in the beginning stages of failure. What is the best filling product out there that can...
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    Rained on my newly tinted windows.

    My car detailer tinted my windows today, he told me not to roll them down or wash them for 48 hours. It started raining a few minutes ago, will this ruin the tint?
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    Placing megs order, any must try products?

    I am about to place a megs order. I was wondering if there are any must try products from them on their proffesional line? I am new to their products, I am placing an order for D151 and Final inspection. I would like to see if they have any good trim products, but any recommendations will be...
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    Is Ford performance blue paint hard or soft?

    I am looking to detail out the dealer installed buffer marks in my 2014 Fiesta ST. Has anyone here detailed Ford Performance Blue paint? I am looking at using a 1 step product so I don't know if I should buy menz 400 or 2500.
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