Recent content by Dr. Woo

My perpetual quest to eliminate the "shiny" oils and nastiness embedded in my leather steering wheel continues. So far it's been pretty tiring, but I'm not quite ready to give up. Does anyone have any luck getting the shiny, slick surface of an old leather wheel restored to the matte-like...

Hey Autopia. I know there are probably "better" places to talk parts, but I know some of you have experience in this regard. I'm looking to replace the pads (and probably the rotors) on my girlfriend's 1995 Accord. I know the way they have the hub/brake setup on this generation means it's far...

Yeah, I know, I'm only five years late. I've been a lurker for a while, made a few posts here and there, but I plan on contributing (and participating) a lot more on this site, so I figured I'd introduce myself. Some of you might recognize the username...pretty sure I'm the most prevalent...

I've done a few searches, so I've already gotten some info, but I'd like to present my situation to see if anyone has any additional tips. I have a 2008 Volkswagen with a leather-wrapped wheel. I've done my best to try and keep its original grainy, matte finish, but the spots where I keep my...

Okay, so...during a nice, long, 12-hour drive today through the southeastern U.S., I come to a Shell station in Georgia where I stop for gas and to clear off the array of critter-corpses that have littered my windscreen. While fueling I grab the squeegie and (cue the shudder of disgust) begin...