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    Vacuum / Blower advice

    As spring is approaching, I'm considering buying a blower (Metro Master Blaster). I'm curious as to how the vacuum and blower combos work as compared to just the blower. I currently use a dyson vacuum but I would be open to buying a combo to save garage space. I wondered how the Metro vacuums...
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    Foam gun and Meguiars Ultimate Wash and Wax

    I have to admit that I was not impressed with the wash and wax. It seems to streak as it runs down the car (I did measure the solution to make sure it was diluted properly). I have been a meguiars fan since I attended a detailing class taught by Mike Phillips (when he worked for them) and...
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    Foam gun and Meguiars Ultimate Wash and Wax

    Has anyone used Meguiars Ultimate Wash and Wax in a foam gun. I'm interested in purchasing a foam gun, but I use this car wash and was wondering if it works well with the foam gun. All of my cars are daily drivers and I have three kids, so I try to keep the cars as clean as possible on a "time"...
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    Show Car Garage Video: How detailing clay works and how to use detailing clay to remove above surface bonded contaminants

    I'm having trouble watching the videos, it plays for a few seconds then pauses. I have to press play repeatedly to watch the video. Any ideas that would help me (disclaimer - I'm less computer literate than the Amish!)
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    Looking for advise on new painted wheels

    I haven't received my new wheels yet, but I have the DP Wheel Glaze. Which do you think works better, the armor all or DP?
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    How do I remove dirt and old wax around emblems and badges?

    I'm detailing my white Volvo and I've noticed that I've neglected the Volvo badges over the years. There is now a build up of dirt and wax that I can't get off. What should I use to clean the area? I was thinking of rubbing alcohol and Q - tips. I would like the easiest and quickest technique...
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    Tool and Techniques for Cleaning Door Jambs

    A good degreaser, and car wash solution. A clean Daytona wheel brush works wonders.
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    What's the difference between paint sealants and waxes

    Sorry if this was already asked, but I would like to know what the difference is between paint sealants and waxes. I originally thought that sealants were synthetic and waxes were natural, but I think that is wrong. I would also like to know what pros and cons there are to both and if there are...
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    DP Gloss Tire Gel New & Improved!

    Pick me for the new DP tire gel.
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    What's the difference between brands?

    I guess I should clarify this a bit. I'm not trashing Meguiars, and I've attended their detail class which was hosted by Mike Phillips when he worked there. Their Pro line makes complete sense, I'll just use the waxes for example. A cleaner wax, synthetic sealant, and pure carnuba wax, that's...
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    What's the difference between brands?

    I'm a big user of Meguiars products. But recently I feel as if the are making too many products where as years past they focused on the pro detailers and the serious enthusiast (concours quality). I feel that if you make a good wax and stand behind it, why make 3,4,5, or more different waxes...
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    Looking for advise on new painted wheels

    They're factory 7 spoke painted wheels. I am planning on replacing them with Borbet 7 spoke wheels that look very similar to the factory wheels. I will keep the factor wheels for winter. I do have factory Volvo brakes.
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    Looking for advise on new painted wheels

    I'm about to purchase a new set of painted wheels for my Volvo S60. The Volvo throws so much brake dust that it is very difficult to keep the wheels clean. The factory wheels are all but trashed. The sides of the spokes are pitted and discolored (I think this is partly due to poor finishing at...
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