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Old May 21, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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Is this stuff legit or just a gimmick?
https://www.asseenontvadvisor.com/bu...=&refcode=yfi1

seems to good to be true
Old May 21, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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Yeah I would like to know too. I have seen their commercials and your right, it does look too good to be true. If it were that easy, I think a lot of people would be out of a job!
Old May 21, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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"i could save hundreds of dollars by choosing simoniz ;-)"
Old May 21, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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ahh! its billy mays

but seriously, some of those things he sells must have to work
Old May 21, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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if billy mays endorses it, it MUST be good. i love oxyclean!!
Old May 21, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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I know he promotes everything it seems but I am still sckeptical, LOL!
Old May 21, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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looks like all it is, is color sanding and a buff.

Old May 21, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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lol.. he can make a geo sound as good as an evo =P... that guy knows how to sell
Old May 21, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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so is it worth the $20 to try it?
Old May 21, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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for 20 bucks... i guess its worth a try.. if it doesnt work, i know for sure mcguire makes scratch x that i know for sure works. i used it on my whole car =) i hate parking at school parking lots..
Old May 21, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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someone buy it and let us all know haha
Old May 21, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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"uh oh"
Old May 21, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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aha
Old May 21, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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pretty safe to say it doesn't work. Give your 20 bucks to me or a simple thank you or happy birthday would be appreciated.
http://www.infomercialratings.com/pr...fix_it_reviews
Old May 21, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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tried it - seems to work alot better on light colors than dark

we didnt use it on my tc - we used it on my dads burgundy chev(worked not so well) and my moms white van(seemed to work ok)

works on very very minor stuff - but u take a piece of sandpaper and rub your hood your gonna be really dissapointed...

i didnt buy it, but my pops is addicted to buying stuff on late night infomercials...he said he saw this stuff on there and absolutley had to try it...haha

so if you had to buy it - i would probably use scratch X instead...
Old May 21, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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I am glad I read this thread and the reviews on this product. I as thinking about trying it before. But glad I didn't. I have some light scratches and swirl marks on the xB I used Meguiars ColorX, which is a polish and wax combo that takes out small scratches and swirl marks, and it worked fabulous. Even my wife noticed and felt a difference on the paint. I didn't use scratchX cause the scratches I had were just minimal. I swear by Meguiars products, not only for their quality but for the service the company provides. And they really do answer that 1-800 number on all their products.

Anyways, I am glad I didn't buy this stuff.
Old May 22, 2008 | 02:15 AM
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Wow, im really really glad i posted this thread because i was seriously considering buyin that crap, after seeing reviews...wow, im better off touchin up my flint mica with dark grey model paint.
Old May 22, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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lol or if they're minor scratches... use scratch x.. not touch up paint.. did that for my car... gross..
Old May 22, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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i used the nu finish stuff, it works for minor scratches as well....
Old May 22, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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that magic putty thing he advertises actually works, ive used it a bunch of times around the house



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