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    All about pad selection...

    Hey guys, Does anyone know of a good link/article that talks about pad selection? For example, what are the best pads to use on certain surfaces? Like what pad does better on a flat surface versus concave? Thanks
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    Wolfgangs tire & wheel cleaner.. Not impressed

    So I just got a bottle of WGs tire and wheel cleaner HOPING it would take off the crud i have stuck to my rims with no problem.. I followed the directions and sprayed the gel formula onto my rims while they were wet, let it sit for about 30-45 seconds and then went ahead and used a medium-hard...
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    Detailing price list

    Can anybody give me some basic prices for a detailing menu? I'm trying to come up with my first menu but I really need some help with pricing. Does anyone know of a generic basic menu with real average price rates I can look at? Thanks guys
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    Extender piece for Porter Cable 7424xp?

    So just like the topic says, is there an extended piece for the PC 7424? If so I would LOVE to get my hands on one. Can someone plz gimme a link if there is one? Thanks
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    How would you tackle these surfaces?

    1st picture- What would you guys use for the light colored grey plastic on the bottom? 2nd picture- Would you guys do anything to the bottom headlight? If you can see it is slightly hazy. The top one is fine I know. 3rd picture- What would you do for this small foot step light? Thanks guys any...
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    What's your goto/favorite black plastic/trim restorer?

    Just wanted to get some idea's on what good plastic restorer products are out there and what some of you veterans use as your goto plastic/trim restorer. I have a guy who might want me to clean his jeep and as you all know some jeeps have quite a bit of plastic on them. I just picked up a bottle...
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    Education time, matte finishes?

    So I'm fairly new to the car detailing world and I was wondering.. What about matte finishes? Can anyone shed some light on matte finish maitinence? I have never even seen products for matte finishes. Is there even special products for this? Just something I'm curious about and would like to...
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    Now what?

    So I recently completely detailed my car. I used Wolfgangs TSR 3.0, Wolfgang finishing glaze 3.0 and topped it off with Meguairs synthetic sealant #21. Although I am completely impressed and happy with the products I used and their results, there is still ALOT of random deep scratches (most of...
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    Detailing for a potential client...

    Ok guys so here's the deal.. I am going to be detailing a co workers daily pickup and its in fairly good condition. It has swirls and very few scratches so what I want to know is what's a good one or possibly two step product(s) to use? Or should I go ahead and compound it and then follow it up...
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    Yellow road paint, HELP!

    Can anybody give me any suggestions on taking yellow road paint off my car? Preferably something clear coat safe and easy? But I'll take any suggestions and I'll post pics in a few. Thanks guys!
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    Plastic bumpers

    Hey guys, So I attached a picture of my bumper and it's all plastic.. I'm wondering what's the best way to work on it and what's a good product to use on it? Can i just use regular swirl remover products and buff it? I don't want to use any kind of dressing products. Thanks for any advice!
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    Doing touch up spots

    Hey guys, So this past weekend I did a full detail restoration to my black Buick Lacrosse. Although I am very happy with the results and the performance of the products used, there's still a LOT of spots on the car that need work. Most spots are scratches that r just too deep (i can catch them...
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    Lines from DA waxing

    I just washed, compounded, polished, and then waxed my black buick lacrosse.. Attached is a picture of the hood and I'm trying to show the lines that were left behind from my wax job with my Porter Cable DA polisher.. I used a red Lake Country pad to apply my wax and had my polisher set the 3...
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    Porter cable backing plates..

    First let me start off by introducing myself and saying im new to the website and to this fourm. I just purchased a Porter cable 7424 DA polisher and was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction for buying new backing plates for it. I got the standard size hook & loop plate for...
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