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    Spots on my hood..

    The first picture looks like some kind of etching to me, at least it looks similar yet smaller to what I had on my car. Is there any cracks under the clear? If so, insurance should cover that under comprehensive.
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    Detailed: 2010 IS250 - Obsidian Black

    IPA refers to Isopropyl alcohol. Generally used to remove polishing oil left on the CC.
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    Yancy's the Man! - Millionth Post Contest!

    Thanks Yancy!!!
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    Help! All my gallon refills turn into ice

    I just got my order from Autogeek that I placed on Black Friday. When I open the box, I found that all my gallon refills (APC+, OCW, Hyperwash) turn into ice. Is that fine? It is my first time ordering the product in gallon size...I didn't expect that would happen.
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    The $1000 dollar AG giveaway WINNER!

    I really want a flex 3401 or rupes polishers!!
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    Transiting from PC to Rotary/Flex3401?

    I guess I found the answer. MF disc works better with DA. But purple foamed wool (PFW) has better cut with FLEX3401.
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    Transiting from PC to Rotary/Flex3401?

    Thanks for the input everyone. I really appreciate. I think I should go for flex 3401 since I have experience with PC. Does Flex with Foam cutting pad, say LLC flat yellow, has more cutting power than PC with MF cutting disc? This is my concern because i have trouble taking out all the...
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    Transiting from PC to Rotary/Flex3401?

    Hi everyone. I have been researching all day about getting a rotary buffer or flex3401 since I want to take advantage of the current sale on Autogeek. So I came across few questions. 1. Are the pads interchangeable between PC (DA) and Rotary? I know their backing plates are different. And I...
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    Is my clear coat failing?

    I cannot catch my finger nails in those defects. The surface is smooth and feel like nothing is there. Just went out the garage an tried to get more picture. Please ignore the scratches. :(
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    Is my clear coat failing?

    I will try to get some better picture when the sun is out. At first i thought those are pollen etchings and now it doesn't seems like. These bubbles only appear on the trunk and roof so it makes me think that way. I did polish polish by hand in a small area kinda like doing a test spot. It is a...
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    Sweating headlights

    If there has water in the headlight housing, then there should have a leak. Hope this video helps.... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8cGb7UDJZY]How to repair a headlight with moisture/water in it! - YouTube[/video]
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    Wash after final polish?

    IPA wipedown :dblthumb2:
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    Is my clear coat failing?

    So, I found numerous of these tiny bubbles on my car today after washing it. I tried to take them out with clay and polish but no luck. Are these clearcoat failure or just water spot that compound would take out? Any suggestions on fixing it? Feed back please
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    Tree Pitch or Paint sealant failing?

    Bump. I have the same problem. It is really hard to catch by the camera since it only shows up at the right angle and light. :(
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    Newbie. Check out my shopping cart.

    Any applicators for polish and wax? If I were you I would wait till the next sales comes up :props: 15% off + free shipping
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    Help! Not able to remove sanding mark

    I know. I always want one but I would invest in a rotary buffer first. :p Yes, I have done the test and found the color of basecoat on the cloth. Anyways, learn by doing :buffing: It was a great experience. Fortunately it turned not that bad.
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    Help! Not able to remove sanding mark

    Update: I think I have sanded through the clear. But it doesn't look that bad after compound (FG400), polish (SF4000) and one coat of sealant (M21). Thanks for the comments and suggestions. They are really helpful. :)
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    Help! Not able to remove sanding mark

    Urgh...is there anything I can do to fix it?
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    Help! Not able to remove sanding mark

    I was using 2000 grit with medium pressure. And what is sanding stroke? It appears after I sanded it. And I am using me cuttin with fg400. Thanks :)
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