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    new truck how to tell if soft or hard paint?

    I will be buying a new pickup truck in a couple of months. Narrowed it down to 3. Toyota Tacoma, Honda ridgeline or GMC canyon. Gathering products for a new truck detail. How to tell if paint is soft or hard on these? Woundering which polish pads to use? Have lake country CCS in orange, white...
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    Kayak protection?

    while looking at buying a kayak woundering what do you guys like for keeping plastic kayaks looking new. Ive seen some used ones for sale that look really weather beaten from the sun. Maybe something with UV protectant?
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    paint clensing lotion for wax removal?

    bought a 2014 Subaru that has the plastic trim and roofrack that looks like it has some old wax on it. Woundering if pinnacle paint clense lotion will remove it and give back the factory color? Ive got some but have not had time to test it out. What are your thoughts? Maybe top off with 303...
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    trim question on Subaru outback

    Hello, traded for a 2014 Subaru Outback today. Color is metallic tungsten. Just got finished with XMT360 and it looks really great. What happened to the XMT line? Ok onto my question what is a good trim cleaner protector for the roof rack and lower body trim. it looks like a dark grey or black...
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    rain water rinse?

    anyone ever tried using rain water for a low or no spot rinse? We use our rain barrel for gardening but I'm thinking of trying this on my older black pick up truck. Anyone ever tried it? Drew
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    first full detail suggestions

    Getting ready to detail my new Subaru over Thanksgiving weekend. heres my plan but open to other ideas, suggestions too. Already have these products. wash and dry. tri-x. wash, dry. clay bar sponge. wash, dry. XMT 360 applied with my PC7424 Woflgang deep gloss paint sealant. Is this needed...
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    reverse osmosis filters?

    after looking at the reverse osmosis filters for spot free rinsing I'm interested in building a system for myself to save some $$ for other detailing items. Have you since your reading this built one yourself? Any tips, tricks or places to buy filters from? Thanks! Drew
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    all foam cannons equal?

    looking at foam cannons to use with my old karcher pressure washer. I see China made ones for $25 on ebay to name brand ones for over $100. Is there really a difference in them? Thanks for your input. Drew
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    XMT360 or suggest an equal?

    was going to order some xmt360 to try and autogeek shows it is out of stock. What would be an equal or better choice to use with a porter cable buffer? Thanks for your input. Drew
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    new car need ideas before ordering

    just bought a new Subaru crosstrek. It is quartz blue metallic. Want to place an order for labor day weekend detailing. My plan is to use my porter cable 7424. 1. claybar. mines a few years old. recommendations? 2. preclean pinnacle paintwork cleansing lotion. pad recommendation? 3. wolfgang...
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    new vw soon

    first post, will be getting a new vw golf sportwagen soon. Silver pearl color. What would be a good set or kit of items for the paint? Claybar, prep, polish etc. I do have an orbitial buffer. Ive been a pinnicle fan a long time but open to suggestions too. Thanks! VW Drew
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