Recent content by BlueZ71

Where is the best place to find 1000 to 3000 grit sandpaper?

Hi everyone, I usually work n my own vehichles, but I don't have enough time anymore to do it the way it needs to be done. Does anyone have a contact of someone in St.Pete/CLearwater/Tampa area. I know what it takes, so I'm willing to pay for top of the line results. thanks, Blue

I'm getting ready to paint the inside of my garage and apply some floor covering (thinking the stuff at Home Depot with the colored chips). Just windering if it is beteer to use a Flat sheen as opposed to a gloss. I know gloss is easier to wipe down /clean so that is where I'm leaning...

Does anyone have a good process for detailing an engine? How long does it usually take? I'm trying to make plans for this weekend. Thanks, Blue

I discovered Autopia a few months ago whe searching on how to get out a scratch in my truck. Well here is the result of that fatal day! My wife thinks I'm crazy and that I have a problem :nixweiss. She wants me to get help! Anyway, I must have read athousand post be now to end up with the...

Ok - here's my situation. I prepped the vehicle with clay and AIO and now I am applying SG with a MF pad sprayed FD on it first. I am using a small amount of Sg and applying in a back and forth method. I did half the hood and immediatelt wiped with a MF towel. When I hang the halogen light...

I am about to apply the twins and read on some threads of people applying two coats of AIO. Is this worth it and if using a PC to apply - any tips?

i have just finishe Washing, claying, washing and have run out of time for today. If the car stays in the garage all night, what would you do prior to pc with #9? Should I wipe down with Final Detail? or just dry MF? Any suggestions would be great. blue

I am getting ready to #9, AIO, and SG my truck and was wondering what the PC will do to the pinstriping on the vehicle? Any comments on how to protect it? Thanks for the info. Blue

I've just applied 303 all over the inside of my wifes Minivan and was wondering how often do I need to re-aplly? and what is the usual weekly tax for the dash and etc.? Thanks!

Do I need to clean the interior of my car (dash, doors, etc) with the 303 cleaner prior to using the protectant?

What technique is used to keep from getting the wax/polish on the black trim while using a PC?

I have received mixed answers on this. Would the AIO step remove the #81?

I was planning on #81 AIO and then SG (3 coats). Is this cool to do?

I have been reading Autopia for months now and have collected lots of great information about what to use, how, etc. I recently purchased a bunch of product. I'm going to detail my wife 2002 inferno red Dodge MV tomorrow using the following plan. Any comments would be greatly appreciated so I...