Recent content by 4u2nvinmtl

Hey Autopians! I need a little hand here, how is waterborne paint different from convention solvent based paint? Back story: My 09 Jeep SRT8 was hit while parked on the street near work. I always do a 360 inspection before getting in so i knew exactly where it happened. I filed a police report...

Hey Autopians, Some of you might know me some of you might not. I was heavy into the detailing forms but took a break, but now I`m back! I`m an enthusiast detailer meaning that I take as much time as I want when I detail (it`s all about the results not profit). I occasionally detail for...

I couldn`t have said it better myself... hdarieT8tHs

Hey Guy`s and Gal`s, This thread is for you to post detailing products you`re willing and/or wanting to trade or dole out samples of. Rules (for admin sanity and out of respect for PBMC and each other): Limit you post to no more than 10 products, pictures are welcomed. [SIZE=4]Include a...

Canadian Detailers Trading Post Hey Guy`s and Gal`s, This thread is for you to post detailing products you`re willing and/or wanting to trade or dole out samples of to and from Canada. Rules (for admin sanity and out of respect for PBMC and each other): Limit you post to no more than 10...

Review: Chemical Guys Extreme Shine Autopia store link: Chemical Guys Extreme Shine Oil Based Dressing Details: After trying many different dressings this is still my main go-to dressing. It easy to apply the beading is always nice, it also darkens and restores old plastics and...

Review: CarPro Dlux & Full engine detail write up CarPro Dlux (Autopia store link) -> CarPro CQuartz DLux Plastic & Wheel Coating CarPro Dlux (Autogeek store link) -> CQuartz DLux Plastic & Wheel Coating Details: After almost a year of procrastination, I decided it was time to crack...

Hey Guys and Gals, I`m officially at my wits end with the trees dropping stuff onto my paint (daily parking outdoors in general). So I`m looking for any new creative solutions fellow Autopia`s may have come up with in similar circumstances (more brains are better than one). I moved into a...

Lately, I`ve been having a lot of people asking me how much I charge to detail and I tell them all the same thing "go see [insert detailing company name], their professionals, I`m just an enthusiast". But people insist they want me to detail their car to look just like mine. The thing is people...

Review: Wolfgang Uber Rinseless Wash Wolfgang Uber Rinseless Wash - Autopia Wolfgang Uber Rinseless Wash - Autogeek Price: $19.99 for 16 oz. Impressions: I was immediately familiar with this bottle and really like how it has a built-in measure. The product is a chalky pinkish-red and...

Wheels off step by step (Iron-X, Tarminator, D101 APC, D108 Degreaser) I decided to write this because I admire the work of professional detailers do a wheels off detail and felt an enthusiast guide could be helpful. The below is for the enthusiasts and newcomers looking for a step by step and...

So my birthday is coming up soon (March 10th) and my wife wants to get me something detailing related. I really want/need a carpet extractor but have no clue what's good and what’s junk. Any recommendations? I need an extractor I can use in our home (we have pets and wall to wall carpeting) and...

The long awaited much anticipated, LSP Winter Faceoff! Intro: For those of you that missed it, I started this idea in a separate thread called “LSP face-off - Questions” the idea was to see what products perform best over the winter without the need to reapply, in short a durability test. I...

Review: Pinnacle Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner & Conditioner Pinnacle Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner & Conditioner (Autopia store link) Pinnacle Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner & Conditioner (Autogeek store link) Price: $24.99 for 16 oz. Details: The Pinnacle Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner & Conditioner was...

Review: Wolfgang Uber Ceramic Coating Wolfgang Uber Ceramic Coating (Autopia store link) Wolfgang Uber Ceramic Coating (Autogeek store link) Price: $99.99 for 15cc Details: The Wolfgang Uber Ceramic Coating was generously given to me by PBMG via a pre-SEMA online giveaway on the...