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    Re: Black trim refresh

    I am far from being an expert, but the Griots trim restore works magic on my wifes Highlander black external trim. Lasts about 5 - 6 months too in the North Carolina sun.

    Stuff is great and goes...
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    Re: Interior trim plastic help

    Ahhh haa. Now we're getting somewhere.
    Ill pick up some of this polish this weekend.

    Thank you sir
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    Re: Interior trim plastic help

    Thank you guys. The two scratches are side by side vertically right next to each other. Only about an inch and a half both. Can't even feel them with your finger nail. But definitely not a...
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    Re: Interior trim plastic help

    Thank you sir. Magic etaser huh. Never thought that would touch scuffs or slight scratches.
    I saw the heat thing on youtube, but was afraid to try and bring the flat colored trim to a gloss.
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    Interior trim plastic help

    Afternoon all,

    I have some very very slight mars or scuffs on the console of my new 22' Corolla hatchback. I think my gym bag when thrown in the other day scuffed the side. Also a couple spots...
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    Re: Slight mars on my new dark roof

    Thank you for your help. I just didn't want to make a slight issue bigger by using the orange pads or even more having to do the whole roof by creating an issue with the polisher.

    Its 50 deg F...
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    Slight mars on my new dark roof

    Evening guys,

    I just returned from my sons MX race where his ez-up from not being secured to the ground blew across the top of my new car. The plastic feet of the ez-up slightly put some very...
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    Re: Wax/UV protection for black paint

    Thank you NJ. I just ordered a bottle from Amazon.

    Have a good week.

    Sid
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    Re: Wax/UV protection for black paint

    I just spoke with Griots and they said something interesting I didn't think of. I told him I wanted to put down a good first base coat of wax being the car is brand new and with a black roof. He...
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    Re: Wax/UV protection for black paint

    Thanks guys. I think out the gate, I'll stick with my Griots spray on wax until I see which way i'll go.

    Thanks a ton again guys.

    Sid
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    Wax/UV protection for black paint

    Morning all,

    I just purchased a 2 tone Corolla Hatchback with the black roof. I just traded in a black Mazda 3 that was a huge pain to keep looking good. Any suggestions for the black roof for...
  12. Re: Cleanup after using pads and wax removing towels

    Thank you Paul
  13. Cleanup after using pads and wax removing towels

    Evening all,

    I have some white and orange pads as well as some wax removing towels I need clean. What is the best way to do this and what should I use? Please tell me there is something here in...
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    Re: Foothills of Cackalacka reporting in

    The Griot G9 sir. Not sure if it comes with a backing plate though.
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    Re: Foothills of Cackalacka reporting in

    Alrighty Mr. Paul,

    I watched just about all of Mikes pad history and use video. Following your scheme of wash, clay, polish, and then LSP and just fresh off Mikes video, to get my oxidize out, do...
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    Re: Foothills of Cackalacka reporting in

    Hey guys, quick question. What does the 8 or 9mm # mean for the DA polishers and also, what does free spinning mean?

    Sid
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    Re: Foothills of Cackalacka reporting in

    Thanks again Mike. I am in the process of looking for a DA polisher right now. I like this link for polishers for Newbies. Unfortunately, I'm still at work during that time. Is there a way to...
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    Re: Foothills of Cackalacka reporting in

    Thanks guys. Your words make me feel better.

    Now to purchase a DA and materials. I'll let you all know how it goes.

    Have a good rest of the week.

    Sid
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    Re: Foothills of Cackalacka reporting in

    Ahhhh, there it is. Thank you Paul.

    I just real quick went outside and washed just the roof and hood with Meguiars Gold class wash and then wiped dry. If you zoom in, you can see the fadedness I...
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    Re: Foothills of Cackalacka reporting in

    Maybe some pics will help you all help me.

    I'll be back.
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    Re: Foothills of Cackalacka reporting in

    This all very confusing. Do I use cleaning lotion first, then clay, or vice versa? It says the Pinnacle lotion is for newer paint, mine is certainly not newer. Can I clay first THEN go to the 3D...
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    Re: Foothills of Cackalacka reporting in

    Hey Detail, I'm over in Hickory but my son lives just a bit from you over in Saxapahaw .

    I'm afraid that I have a bit much for a "All in One" solution. Don't know. Unfortunately, with Google and...
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    Re: Foothills of Cackalacka reporting in

    Thank you Jacob for your help.
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    Re: Foothills of Cackalacka reporting in

    Gotcha Mike, and thank you.
    You mention cleaning the surface the best I can. Yes I'm working by hand. Will this 3D speed product be the cleaner/wax you speak of? Will there be an additional step...
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    Foothills of Cackalacka reporting in

    Good morning all,

    First time here obviously. I'd love to tell you all some extravagant story on how I am detailing some expensive vette and I need to know all the tricks. Maybe someday, but...
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