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Tackling the dark blue BMW that's been through the harsh winter here and taken to the car wash several times (sigh....) There are minor swirls...the paint seems to be in pretty good shape. I was thinking of trying Meguiar's (#9 I think) swirl mark remover as a "cleaner/polish" Would I...

Finally...Picked her up on Jan 2, 2003...haven't been able to do much because of the snow. Here she is after P21S wash, GEPC, and P21S wax.

Can ya? Would really like to use Zaino on my new baby...however, If I'm going to be using QEW during the winter for my garage washes...will I still be able to? Thanks in advance.

Can anyone recommend an excellent detailer in Connecticut? Specifically one close to either Stratford or Southbury. TIA!

Like others, I'm hoping that QEW will be the miracle cure for washing during the nasty Northeast winters. The car I'm most concerned about won't be driven when there is a ton of salt, sand , or crud on the roads. However, since it's wonderful fun...I want to drive it as much as I can....so...

Been using the search function to research protect all quick and easy wash. I keep seeing references to Scottwax's detailed directions...can't seem to find the thread. Can anyone help? TIA!!

Is it safe to use every time I wax? 4-6 times/year? Same question for p21s's polish.. TIA!

Anyone have any tips/techniques for using 3M IHG? I tried it over the weekend. I applied it by hand, did a first pass removal with the PC and a microfiber bonnet, then buffed with a microfiber towel. I used a cotton applicator to apply it. Didn't really like the applicator and it was a...

Just wanted to show a quick sample! This is P21S after three weeks. It's been through 3 washes, LOTS of sunny days, and one rainstorm. Still looks damn good!

Sorry for the newbie question...I continue to learn MUCH here and am very happy with the results I've acheived so far. Thanks to all the old veterans who post answers! I have a 2002 black (sigh) Porsche. I love the way it looks with P21S wax, and don't mind applying that every 4-6 weeks or...

Hello, Just got new flared rocker panels (side skirts) installed on my 2002 Porsche 911 cab. They came unpainted, and were painted to match at the body shop. What. if anything, should I do/not do/avoid etc... as far as the paint goes. I thought I remembered that new paint has to cure...

I've got three cars that I'd like to keep looking good. All of them are either 2001 or 2002, so they're in good shape already. One sedan, one SUV, and one sports car (that I'd like to give some "special" treatment). All three are daily drivers (sports car is convertible, not used much in...

Decided to buy a PC. Need help with products and technique. I've got a black Porsche and a dark blue BMW...both new...both covered in minor swirl marks etc. I want to use the PC to put on AND take off the polish and wax. With that in mind: Thinking of: 1) SMR 2) Pinnacle Sovereign...

Anyone know of a good pro in the SW Connecticut area or within a reasonable distance? I have two cars I'm interested in having serviced a few times a year: 2002 Porsche 911 Cabriolet - BLACK (sigh) 2001 BMW 530i - Dark Blue (sigh...sigh) The usual suspects....swirl marks etc. The BMW...

Well, used Z with ZFX this week. Overall, it was VERY easy to apply three coats. I have a new black car that had some swirls, so I used three coats of Z5. I'll be darned if it didn't actually make a difference with the swirls! I wasn't expecting much. As far as the shine goes...very nice, but...