Recent content by bill57

Getting new chrome plated wheels. What to apply for protection?

I closed the garage door on the car and have scratches across half of the top. I tried Megs 105 with an orange pad, but did not do too well. Most scratches do not catch my finger nail. I do not want to wet sand, but rather want to work with a pad /product combination. Any suggestions?

I took a bed comforter that I had purchased for $65 to my local dry cleaners to be cleaned. They want $33. Logic would follow that a complete detail for a $30,000 car should cost around $15,000. No?

I just got my black Buick back from the body shop. They replaced and painted various body parts following a collision. I'll wait a month or so for the new paint to cure, then I want to polish and seal it for my Cleveland Ohio winter. What light polish would you guys recommend? My go-to...

I got this forwarded to me in an email, and immediately thought of potential auto-related applications. While not really an auto detailing product, I'm sure some here might find some uses for it on their cars. NeverWet Waterproof Coating

I use Duragloss Aquawax after almost every wash as a "booster wax", and I am quite satisfied with the results. On an unseasonably warm day during the winter, I apply another coat of 845 after a wash. I was wondering if there was a way to make a spray-on "booster wax" out of 845 to use as I've...

Back when I finally became a member here (after lurking for a year or so), I downloaded the Autopia "how to" book. I had it on my hard drive, and referred to it a number of times. My hard drive died, and I lost everything that was on it. How can I get the "book" back?

What happens if you use a petroleum based product with these pads?

We are familiar with Flitz metal polish, but when I saw a Flitz spray containing carnauba and fillers, and a claim of "super gloss" that will last 3 months, I picked up a spray bottle. I finally used some after looking at the container for the past year, and want to share my findings. I topped...

I've read all the suggestions on how to wash/clean foam pads after finishing a job. What is a good way to clean a pad in the middle of a job, and then continue using the pad? Also, are there any general household products that make an acceptable "pad rejuvinator"?

Topped off a cream colored car with Collinite 845. Knew I had put too much product on when I felt the resistance in wiping/buffing off. The next night, under incandescent light, at just the right angle, I can see the path of my application. It's like I didn't buff it all the way off. Hand...

I came across these two vendors while doing a search. They appear to have reasonably priced supplies. Didn't check into shipping and handling charges. Neal's Harbor Superior Car Care, Car Wax, Auto Detailing Supplies & Auto Accessories Any good/bad experience with them?

I was going to do a side-by-side, using Collinite 845 and Menzerna One step Acrylic Jacket as final lsp, to see which had the most DURABILITY. Since I won't know the answer until after the winter, I was wondering if anyone had the answer now?

I picked up a spray bottle of this E-1 product because I found it on a "close-out" shelf for $1. I tried to wash my car with it per directions. Won't try that again. However, I found the product to be very concentrated, and capable of making a load of slippery suds with just a few sprays...

I picked up a 72X90 microfiber throw at my local Marshalls bed linen department for a closeout price of $7. Cut it up with a pinking sheers. Great value for mf towels.