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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 09:59 AM
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Meguiar's, Meguiar's, Meguiar's. Seriously, though:

Read any good detailing manuals lately? I used to detail on the side professionally, but there are some things I still can't do... Like fix painted rims. Anyone know of any resources for this?
Old Nov 9, 2004 | 02:46 PM
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Zaino is far and away the best product on the market. It is worth every penny. I would recomend going to www.zainobros.com and check it out. I use it on my xB and I am getting a tC next spring and will use it on that as well.
Old Nov 9, 2004 | 03:20 PM
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www.autopia.org is the only place you should go to get detailing advice. go there and read before you purchase any of that ____ty crap from pep boys and autozone.
Old Nov 9, 2004 | 03:50 PM
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 04:02 PM
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ever tried s100 carnauba wax?
Old Nov 9, 2004 | 04:06 PM
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I have started using newspapers to clean the glass. It works the same if not better than paper towels. This "hint" was on the glass cleaner.

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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 04:18 PM
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I'm too cool to order things online... So I use...


I've noticed that it regularly comes in second to Zaino... and you can by it ANYWHERE.
Old Nov 9, 2004 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by brian
www.autopia.org is the only place you should go to get detailing advice. go there and read before you purchase any of that ____ty crap from pep boys and autozone.
I totally agree with you!

As for painted rims, I believe they have a section on chip/scratch repair that will work on your rims. I've repaired small chips on my wife's rims that came out pretty good.
Old Nov 9, 2004 | 07:36 PM
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Rim repair is becoming pretty common and there are some companies that do some fantastic work on curbed rims we use a local company to repair rims on our pre-owned cars and they do great work . Check with your local dealership or used car lot they know who in your area is doing repairs most of these companies will come to you for the repair and charge pretty reasonable prices .

http://denttime.com/wheel_repair.htm
http://www.rimdoctor.com/serv01.htm

If you are looking for top of the line detailing products try p21s
This is the number one rated car enthusiast wax by Autopians
http://www.autopia.org/review/censur...ails&itemid=20
We carry the car care kit in stock and on our site
Old Nov 9, 2004 | 07:48 PM
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p21s is the same EXACT stuff as s100. it is excellent because of its ease of use and price. i picked my wax and polish from the local harley store. the bottles are exactly the same, except they say s100 instead of p21s. i'll get some pics of my nice little collection of cleaning supplies when i get home from work.
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