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I saw an ad for this new product called "Mr. Clean AutoDry," that uses a special cleanser and water filter that allows you to wash your car spot free and no need to towel dry since the minerals from the water are removed. Has anyone tried it and does it work? they have a website @...

CALLING ALL AUTOPIANS I need your advice. I am currently using Zaino and it looks great. However I want to address some swirl marks and super-fine scratches in the finish. Tell me what you think of this, all done by hand- Dawn Wash Clay bar it Z7 wash 3M SMR for dark cars (mine is...

Hey fellow Autopians, I want your advice. I am currently using Zaino and it looks great. However I want to address some swirl marks and super-fine scratches in the finish. Tell me what you think of this process, all done by hand- Dawn Wash Clay bar it Z7 wash 3M SMR for dark cars (mine is...

I'm taking out some fine scratches & swirl marks with 3M's Fine Cut Compound becasue it reads as if it actually takes out scratches and doesn't just hide them. We'll see. Using the 3M process I should follow with 3M's Perfect-It Swirl Mark Remover, then 3M's Wax. Can I then follow with Zaino...

Do you think it will streak the finish when doing a quick detail of dust and dirt? I know it has wax on the fibers. Will this wax come off on my Zaino finish do you think? Any help from my fellow Autopian brethern is appreciated.

I've washed the car with Dawn, clay'd it, washed it again with Z7 wash, Z5'd it with ZFX Accelerator, twice, then added 2 layers of Z2. The following week I washed it with Z7 again, added a layer of Z5 then a layer of Z2. The car looks damn good. But like the true perfectionist I am that...

This part I hate the most. After hours of meticulous washing and wiping and layering, the car looks soooo good. The next day I take it out and no one can touch me or the car. Then the dreaded first set of finger prints. Someone I know comes up to the car, then puts there hand on the hood and...

I'm getting chrome headlight rings for my black benz. Has anyone had experience with these. Supposedly they use a 3M adhesive to stick to the rubber around the headlight. Does it stick well, does it ruin the rubber and dry it out over time and finally does it look good once on, in your...

Will this duster scratch my coats of Zaino or wax? What are your thoughts of doing a quick dust removal swipe with the California Duster to move off the light surface dirt & sand sitting on the car. Then follow with Z6 QD or another good Quick Detailer and wipe with a MF or 100% cotton towel...

What does PC, GEPC and some of the more popular anacronyms mean that I see posted on Autopia. Thanks for any info guys for this semi newbie.:rolleyes: :o

Here's a pic of my '99 E430 Benz, what tint level would you recommend to match the jet black car paint. Also what's the price range for a good Llumar tint job? Thanks for your input.

Has anyone used the 100% cotton flannel cloths from Walmart? It's in the automotive section for about $5 for 6- 14x24 size cloths. Would you use these to buff & polish, or should I just go with regular 100% cotton towles or microfibre? I'm using it along with some Zaino car products.