Recent content by Domas

I got my steering wheel re-wrapped, and the leather is almost black. The rest of my interior is dark gray, so I was wondering if there is a way to fade/lighten the leather a bit? I was thinking - what if I remove the steering wheel and expose it for direct sunlight for several weeks, would it...

Hi, I got my daily beater's bumper repainted (because of the stone chips), and I'm wondering if there are any sprayable protection films in aerosol cans? I just thought this would be so much easier to apply (just like clearcoat), and after you scratch it, just peel it off and throw it...

Some of my plastic trim is faded and is very light grey, instead of black. Are there any ways to restore the color? (the trim dressings help but only for a few days..). Can the trim be polished somehow to remove the layer of "dead" plastic? I've also heard of this trick: you heat the trim with...

My seats are half-leather half-fabric, and the fabric of front seats are slightly faded (from the sun I guess). I was wondering, are there some products that restores/improves the faded fabric color? Maybe "303 High Tech Fabric Guard"? Sorry if it's a stupid question, I'm a n00b... I noticed...

Hi, I was wondering, which way of washing removes more wax: hand washing/rubbing with mitt or spraying the car with foam with 5 minute dwelling time? (of course both ways later rinsed with power washer). Sometimes when the car is not very dirty, I can just spray some foam and rinse after 5...

Newbie here. Which way of waxing is better - by hand with wax aplicator or with UDM with soft foam pad? I earlier waxed by hand, but now I got a UDM, so just wondering, should I use it for waxing? If yes, how long should I work the wax, before buffing with MF? Thanks in advance ;)

Hi, I've placed an order on Autopia store, but not sure if I choose the right Q. Detailer. So, I'll try to swap the sprays if the ordered one is unsuitable. I've ordered "Sonus Carnauba Spritz" spray. I'm using "Einszett Glanz" as LSP, is the "Sonus Carnauba Spritz" good on that, or should...

Since there is no 220 Volt UDM released (not even sure when it will come out...), I'm looking for some alternatives. There are no orbital polishers in my price range in Europe ($100-$150), so I thought maybe I can buy an orbital sander instead and use as polisher? What about this...

Hi, I have plastic door handles (OEM) that are nickel + chrome plated. They're scratched so I want to rechrome them. How sould I sand/polish the surface? I believe I should first sand with 2500 grit, then say 4000 grit and then polish? What polish would be strong enough to make chrome/nickel...

Hi, My Volvo chome door handles are lighlty scratched, what polish do you recommend to take the scratches out? The handles are not metal, they are made from plastic, but covered with chrome. I believe it's not chrome paint but real chrome coating, because it feels cold when touched. Maybe...

Do you wax chrome trim, like chrome grilles, moldings etc. for better protection? Is the regular non-abrasive paint glaze wax suitable, or there are some special waxes for chrome? What if I use the same wax for paint and for chrome? (by saying chrome, I mean not only chrome plated metal, but...

Hi everybody ;) I'm new to detailing, and just wanted to hear your opinion. What do you think is better for cleaning the wax residue, MF towels or 100% cotton cloths? What are the cons and pros of each of them? (untill now I've been using cotton cloths, but interested in mf's if they work...

Hi, I'm European so I can't buy a PC 'cause we don't have any Porter-Cable dealers. So I'm looking for alternative. I've found this Skil sander/polisher: Skil 7402 AA I'm not sure about the OPM (orbits per minute) on it. In the specs they indicate the MPM (moves per minute) - 7.500 to...

Hi, I'm a newby, so sorry for dumb question :rolleyes: I've ordered a pressure washer (1600 psi), and it will be delivered tomorrow. I just thought it will be faster and easier to wash my car, maybe more often, plus avoid sponge friction (swirls) as much as possible. I pretty much presume how...

Hi Autopians, Maybe there are the answers to my question in this forum, but Iv'e searched for hours and couldn't find answers... So heres the question: Could you list what color pad to use for specific job? For example, what to use for rubbing compound and what for final coat waxing...