Recent content by colonel

My first experience with an Asian car is a 2005 Kia Rio. Paint is silver metallic. Overall the paint looks good but there are a few minor scratches. Is the Asian paint softer or harder than domestic cars? I have limited experience on non- US cars. I use a 7424 polisher and usually Meguir...

I just got a 40 year old motorcycle and I do not think it has been detailed since new. I have not cleaned a bike since college. (1970?) What is recommended now for cleaning engine fins, Spoke wheels? Any suggestions will be appreciated. This bike is identical to the one I had in college. It...

I have posted this in a few forums today looking for ideas. Not trying to spam all the sites. My car has spots all over the front, at first I thought it was from bugs but nothing would touch them. I used Megs 105 and M83 with a PC 7424 and did not do anything. Also tried Turtle wax rubbing...

Sorry for the dumb question. It has been a while since I used a PC 7424. I just got one off e-bay and am drawing a blank on this. Is that right or left hand threads for the pads? Figured I better ask before I lose my temper and damage something.

I just bought a new playtoy- a 86 Fiero. It has been outside for many years and the paint is badly faded/oxidized. The car has been repainted so not factory clear coat. The previous owner told me it was painted with single stage paint. I would just like to get a shine to it, will never get back...