Recent content by akimel

This is a new product for me. I'm winterizing my black Honda S2K. Instead of using a pre-wax cleanser, I thought I'd try out DG 501, killing two birds with one stone. I also thought I'd apply it with my Meguiar's dual action polisher. Now this was my first time applying a synthetic sealant...

Someone recently observed that CD-2 Engine Detailer was no longer available at the Turtle Wax website, so I emailed them and today received an email confirming that the product has been discontinued. My engine detailing is limited to my two vehicles, so I do not have a lot of experience; but I...

I am selling my tub of P21S 100% Carnauba Wax. I think it's a pretty good deal.

Hi, guys. Does anyone have any experience using Paypal as a vehicle to sell goods? I am currently negotiating with a fellow Autopia member who lives outside the U.S. He wants to use the purchase Paypal option to buy the tub of wax and is willing to pay extra to cover the Paypal charges. Are...

I have dropped my selling price for these two products to $35 (including shipping within continental U.S.). Check out my classified ad.

I just want to bring everyone's attention to this Lusso Oro classified advertisement I just posted.

Souveran, I think, provides a special look on my black car. I think I have seen the difference. I'm not sure how to describe the difference, but it gives a warm dark glow ... I think. Anyway, Dark Horse recently posted a pic of his hood over at AG comparing Souveran and Supernatural. I was...

We purchased our glacier blue Honda CR-V in May 2009. I have only used one protectant on it--Ultima Paint Guard Plus. I love this product, principally because of its ease of us. In less than 15 minutes I can seal the paint, cladding, and trim. One single product does it all, and I don't even...

Does anyone know if Lexol Leather Cleaner is water-based? I am looking for a water-based leather cleaner that is sold over-the-counter. Any suggestions? TIA.

"Water-based tire dressings are good; solvent-based tire dressings are bad." Everyone seems to have an opinion but what are the facts? It is often commonly asserted that only water-based dressings are safe for our tires. Given that I have never seen it asserted that water-based dressings...

Today I thought I would apply to my wife's Honda CR-V four different tire dressings that are generally characterized as matte or low gloss: Mother's Reflections Tire Care, Showroom FX White Pearl Tire & Trim Dressing, Surf City Garage Beyond Black, and Duragloss 253 Tire and Rubber Dressing...

The Michelin website warns against tire dressings that contain petroleum distillates and paraffinic hydrocarbons, presumably because they are destructive to tire rubber. Three questions: 1) What tire dressings now sold on the market contain petroleum distillates and paraffinic hydrocarbons...

Based on the testimonies I have read over the past year and my limited personal experience, here are some suggestions for the "best" carnauba waxes and synthetic sealants under $250 (retail). With one exception, all can be purchased from retailers in North America (over-the-counter or online)...

What are the must-have products sold by Griot's Garage? What are your favorites? Griot's is offering free-shipping through the weekend, so I thought I might take advantage of the offer. What should I get?

I just read that UPPG has been dropped by AutoGeek. Perhaps this is just one of those business decisions. No store can carry every line. But as UPPG is one of my favorite sealants, I was just wondering if anything else might be up. I sure would hate to see UPPG disappear.