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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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The new SD highway patrol cars are a pia to see at dusk......
They're chargers with charcoal grey paint. No more white crown vics.
I've gotten so used to them being white over the last 10 years.
Imagine headed west through TN in the middle of winter at about 4-5 pm, everything is dead and brown. You're running about 80 and come up to an overpass and just as you get to it you see the TN State Trooper sitting in the shadow under said bridge. It doesn't help their cars are brown either.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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Sounds like 2 people have expierenced this the hard way. Anyone else?
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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This is why I like Michigan State police cars. They are bright blue.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MTM Ford
Sounds like 2 people have expierenced this the hard way. Anyone else?
In the work truck its only 5mph over max.......
Now in the personal truck aka the garage queen its a different story.....
But the garage queen has some gadgets that aren't allowed on the work truck which is commercial plated.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ian51279
Imagine headed west through TN in the middle of winter at about 4-5 pm, everything is dead and brown. You're running about 80 and come up to an overpass and just as you get to it you see the TN State Trooper sitting in the shadow under said bridge. It doesn't help their cars are brown either.
Iowa has the brown ones also....
Minnesota is still dark burgundy maroon...
But most states have the unmarked ones too.....
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 88racing
In the work truck its only 5mph over max.......
Now in the personal truck aka the garage queen its a different story.....
But the garage queen has some gadgets that aren't allowed on the work truck which is commercial plated.
It's the other way around with me. If it's a work vehicle, however fast I feel like going. My truck, the speed limit.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 88racing
Iowa has the brown ones also....
Minnesota is still dark burgundy maroon...
But most states have the unmarked ones too.....
We have alot of unmarked cars and trucks here. It's hard to tell if it is or not.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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I'm looking to buy a buffer. What is the best one and would like to buy it in a kit with all the pads and stuff. Thanks!!!!
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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Check this link out Randall. Thsi is where I bought most of my stuff a couple of years ago. http://www.autodetailingsolutions.ne...polishers.html

I have the Meguiar's G110 (V1). Worked great on my truck. I didn't have any bad defect though, just minor hazing. I ordered extra pads when I bought it, I'll have to go see what I've got exactly.

I may get the flex this summer to help with the more stubborn defects. Especailly on others people's cars.

If you have any more questions let me know.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ian51279
Check this link out Randall. Thsi is where I bought most of my stuff a couple of years ago. http://www.autodetailingsolutions.ne...polishers.html

I have the Meguiar's G110 (V1). Worked great on my truck. I didn't have any bad defect though, just minor hazing. I ordered extra pads when I bought it, I'll have to go see what I've got exactly.

I may get the flex this summer to help with the more stubborn defects. Especailly on others people's cars.

If you have any more questions let me know.
Will it help out with water spots??? That's my biggest problem I'm having!!!
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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Randall, call Wade Phillips to buff out your truck. He's got a lot of time now!!
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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I have a Porter Cable 7424 it came with pads, pad cleaner and pad softener. I really like it but haven't used it since Spring.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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Randall, call Wade Phillips to buff out your truck. He's got a lot of time now!!
I'll pass!! LOL!!!!!

Originally Posted by MTM Ford
I have a Porter Cable 7424 it came with pads, pad cleaner and pad softener. I really like it but haven't used it since Spring.
I just ordered the Porter Cable 7424XP with 7 pads. All for $169.00.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 09:46 PM
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Hey Randall, I hear some people use white vinegar and warm water to get water spots off a vehicles paint. Just a thought.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 06F150STX
Will it help out with water spots??? That's my biggest problem I'm having!!!
As long as they're not etched into the CC/paint they should come out.


Originally Posted by 06F150STX
I just ordered the Porter Cable 7424XP with 7 pads. All for $169.00.
Give it a shot. A lot of people use it and like it. How many pads and what kind did you get? I picked up 4 polishing and 4 finishing pads. What do you plan on using as far as cleaner, polish and wax? I started of with Meguiar's M80, then M05, then two coats of M21 topped of with one or two coats of M26.

Of course you'll have to wait for a day warm enough to do it now.
 
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