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    Re: Basic Hand Sanding Techniques

    thanks for the great article. :xyxthumbs: i'm new to hand sanding/wet sanding and am trying to study it.

    just a couple of questions:

    how do you tell if the paint needs sanding or just...
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    Re: BMW Z3 detail - advice needed

    Yup, you guys are right. The owner told me that this car has been repainted years ago and the job done wasn't a good one. Looks as if the yellow was just sprayed on its previous red paint. The paint...
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    BMW Z3 detail - advice needed

    Hi, I need some help in identifying what these things are and how they can be corrected. Car is a yellow BMW Z3 convertible. Here are some pictures.

    On the passenger door:
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    Re: kerosene ghost marks?

    Thanks for the advice. I shall try that next time. :) As for the Makita, I'm no guru but yes, I do have experience with it. At what speed do you think should I set the polisher for these ghost marks?
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    Re: kerosene ghost marks?

    His car's paint is clear coated. Even if the stain is topical, abrasion is still needed? Is it best if i use a machine instead of just "bare hands"? ;) The polisher I have is a Makita 9227C by the...
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    Re: kerosene ghost marks?

    @setec: my apologies if my question came across as unclear. unsatisfied in the sense that after applying the polish by hand, the paint seemed "lifeless". and that technique didn't seem to be that...
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    Re: kerosene ghost marks?

    yep, he washed it with shampoo and water after doing the kerosene. after that, he waxed it. i was able too see the car after all these - a day after.
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    Re: kerosene ghost marks?

    Nope. Just washed the test area with water and shampoo. Then yellow wax. When it wasn't that effective, I proceeded to the polish.
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    kerosene ghost marks?

    Recently, a friend showed his black car to me. He had washed it and removed asphalt using kerosene. He followed it up with wax (I believe pure carnauba) after rinsing it off again with water and...
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    Re: questions on leather

    Thanks for the replies guys. :xyxthumbs: I used APC (4:1) that day because I had no leather cleaner on hand. I followed it up with Mother's leather conditioner.

    @David Fermani: Why isn't shiny...
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    Re: questions on leather

    "rough" leather. forgot to type it in. :o
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    questions on leather

    hi. some things i wanted to ask regarding leather. :)

    is APC safe to use on leather?

    what is "rough" and why is it not advisable to apply leather conditioners on them?

    :confused:
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    Re: OEM Decals

    i have the same question. up for the thread starter. :)
  14. washing/cleaning mitts, MF towels, pads, etc.?

    hey everyone. :)

    what is the best way to clean mitts, mf towels, drying towels, pads for waxing/buffing and other cleaning materials? is it okay to use a washing machine? some people tell me that...
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    Re: The Mindset of a Professional Detailer

    great article!! :applause::dblthumb2: it's good that this is one of the first things i read here when i signed up. thanks for sharing!
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    Re: help! question on waxing

    thanks for the replies and for the warm welcome! :dblthumb2:

    @mike.phillips: are you referring to what car i'm working on? it's an ae101 corolla sedan. white. car is quite old but not beat up. :)...
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    help! question on waxing

    hi, newbie here. :) i washed and waxed my car the other day. i think i made a mistake in the waxing part. :doh: after applying the wax (just cleaner wax with some shine), i noticed that the roof had...
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