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  1. julian

    Plastic head light protection ?

    Long time no post dude needing a bit a of a recommendation on how to preserve those clear plastic housings over my head lights and tail lenses. What's the secret to keeping new besides buying another set in 6 years? I still have my old now yellow rumble bee, and just bought a new set of h/l for...
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    Boat hull - prep and seal question

    I would like to clean up the hull and structure of a nice 24' trailered boat I go fishing on all the time. Since this is somewhat related to autos with fiberglass bodies, I hope you don't mind this inquisition. I am dealing with unpainted gel coat for the most part. Would the Megs 80 with both...
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    Can I make windshield washer fluid?

    After one local retail discount auto place discontinued my favorite scented washer fluid, I can not find another brand that will not leave spots on my vehicle, much less deliver a nice fragrance after using it. I have read here some time ago about a product that mixes up to be a good washer...
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    303 protectant - smells funny

    I used this the other day on my tonneau cover, and I get this funny smell of mildew. I didn't quite notice it immediately, but after a bit. can anyone confirm this ??
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    Lucas Slick Mist

    I went to the auto parts store today to round up some oil and saw a new product on the counter. It is called Lucas (Lucas Oil) Slick Mist. Seems to be a polymer Paint gloss intensifier, and can be used like a QD also as the label says. I know the Lucas name is pretty darn good. Has anyone ever...
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    We need a store Garage!!!

    Just a thought... I shop online with Summit Racing. They have a garage area for customers who want to place products in there for a future buy, then when they want to purchase them, they pull them out the garage. Sometimes it takes time to figure out what product you may want to buy, and you may...
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    Which compounds = results?

    I will soon be out of my Presta compounds, Ultra Cut, 1500 polish and Meg's 80. I use them in that order when I have a rough job to do. I would like to buy new products from AG, and need to know which should be of equal or better quality using a 3 step system. These are for rotary use..I've been...
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    work in progress

    Jeez, I think I'll never get though with my truck.. I've been working at it a little at a time, here's some progress pics, and Thanks to all you guys for some very helpful info on how to make the paint on my truck look better than when it came off the showroom floor. Seriously________ I'm doing...
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    Waiting times for DG105 and waxing

    been at it hard, going around my truck one panel a day at a time. Geez seems like by the time I get it done. it'll be time to do it again. anyways after all my claying, compounding and polishing, I applied the DG PBA and let it haze, then put a coat of DG 105 over it. I want to put another coat...
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    which sealant should I use?

    I need to select a paint sealant to preserve my 100 plus mile per day truck. -- Dodge Rumble Bee - Solar Yellow--- I just recently fabbed a new hood, then painted it up with base/clear coat urethanes. I started compounding with an ultra cut, then a fine cut, then with Maguiar's #80, all with my...
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    Another new face

    Hi folks Green as Green can be I am.. But I have no fear. I am a middle aged tradesman, wiser for my age, who is seeking to learn new tricks. You guys have them, and I have a long ladder to climb. Please bare with me as I am humbled to be among you. aside from all that. I built a new hood for...
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