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    First attempt at engine detail

    i attempted my first engine detail.......very daunting so i kept it very simple what i could reach i cleaned with ONR, a short handle brush and the ez detail brush dried with old microfiber towels and dressed with 303 could it have been better, hell yea, but im satisfied
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    rim prep and painting

    ok so i found out an old fam friend has reopened a body shop and ive always wanted to have my rims painted (unfortunately i dont trust anyone enough to do them nor do i feel like spending a ridiculous amount of money) or paint them myself (but didnt want to do a hack job) so now it looks like i...
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    pop up canopy

    **updated pop up canopy w/pics how many people are using these when detailing? my detail area is in FULL sun, matter of fact, no matter where i look its full sun. So im looking to add a pop up canopy of some sorts for detailing and if its easy enough to break down and set up, even washing the...
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    paintless dent removal?

    well the time has finally arrived, last week while washing the car i immediately noticed a smal quarter sized ding in my passengers door, guess it was only a matter of time :( off hand i know of two people around em that do it, one i always see doing work for a rental company though i never get...
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    Gee Thanks

    well long story short: been waiting all year for honda to come out with a TSB on their crappy 3rd gear problems and a few months ago they finally did, so i brought my car in to have the 3rd gear set replaced. picked the car up tonight (after hours) and took it for a quick ride to make sure the...
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    The reason i do my detailing at home!

    Oct 18, 7:56 PM EDT Police arrest Mich. man for car wash vacuum sex THOMAS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) -- Police say a Michigan man has been arrested after "receiving sexual favors from a vacuum" at a car wash. The Saginaw News reports the 29-year-old Swan Creek Township man was arrested...
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    couple of product questions

    couple of product questions DP cleanse all MEGS APC and BLack Wow 1: heres one situation im trying to remedy on my car. the last time i did a full detail i noticed either some WG DGPS or souveran on some of the black trim/rubber moulding on my car. looking to get rid of it ok i have a few...
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    PowerGloss, SIP, or keep dreaming (pic heavy)

    well i finally did my very first paint correction and it came out amazing, like i knew would happen now i have some request to do others this job will be taking on moms BUMPER car and boy is it a mess here are some pics on the condition of the paint in this pic you can see what looks like a...
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    07 NHBP Civic Si

    Process: wash: AG foam Gun with DP Extreme Foam 2 bucket method with Megs gold class clay: Pinnacle Poly clay Polish: Menz 106FA with PC Sealant: WG DGPS Glass: Stoners TOMORROW: Pinnacle Souveran Before: Afters: some small scratches remain, but most of that is just the blue...
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    glaze?

    ok im getting ready to do some polishing tomorrow and already thinking 2-3 months down the line, when those damn swirls will start appearing again :( is a glaze a good way to hide them between polishes? i was looking at the menz po115c and the pb black hole, any recommendations? if it matters...
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    couple q's

    ok so i got my order last night :cheers: and now just a few questions 1. what is the big white pad for that came with the pc7424? 2. is the spacer needed? id assume it would go ontop of that nut, between the backing plate and nut? 3. with 5.5" pads speed 5 for polishing and speed 3 for...
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    My order ready for review

    sorry for posting this in 2 forums but am looking for maximum reviews and comments ok well this is my order: Porter Cable Intro Pad Kit with FREE BONUS Red UltraSoft Wax/Sealant CCS Smart Pads™ DA 5.5 inch Foam Pad Blue Finessing CCS Smart Pads™ DA 5.5 inch Foam Pad 3.5" Dual...
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    max wax or souveran? plus order comments/recommendations

    well im getting ready to place a largish order from AG and was wondering how much better the souveran really is? i still have a ton of the max wax left so im not sure if i should just use it or add it to the shelf. car is an 07 nighthawk metallic black pearl civic si the rest of my order will...
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    scared and need some recommendations

    ok so im a little scared of pulling the trigger and get the PC my fear is messing up the paint, but it does seem like an easy machine to use. i ve only been detailing by hand can i handle the PC? i seriously think id cry if i messed up i have an 07 metallic nighthawk black pearl honda civic si...
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    overwhelmed, need opinions

    ok so im new here and have been doing a massive anount of reading and researching here for some time, and lets face it, for someone new, every bit of info on here can get overwhleming and FAST! i have made a short list from what i have seen used here, but am open to alternatives and suggestions...
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