Recent content by dstn8r

I am hoping to get recommedations for a detailer in Louisville KY. Before our son arrived I would have gotten the cars ready for the winter myself, but I just don't have time anymore. Anyone do detailing or know someone that does in Louisville? Thanks!

I'm sure this has been covered, but I did a search with no luck. Maybe this title will allow others to search this in the future. Question: I am picking up my 2004 Honda Element (love it or hate it, it's super utilitarian) tonight and I've instructed the dealer to leave all plastic on the...

I'm having a big (in Autopian terms) problem with the trunk on my A6. I recently worked on a large woodworking project in my garage and had to park my Audi outside for several months. During that time it was mostly covered and rarely driven. There was frequent snow, rain, and freezing...

I tried searching with no luck. My question is about some touch-up paint I purchased for my 1999 Sentra. The paint was bought at the same time I bought the car (late '99), so obviously it's about three years old. I am going to start repairing some rock chips and after looking at the touch-up...

I have tried doing a search, but couldn't find any pictures to compare my chrome damage to others. These pictures are from my Audi and they happened last winter. I was working on the roof of the car and forgot that I had a jacket with a zipper on it. It really messed up the chrome trim around...

I am starting to notice a change in my paint that is worrying me. The driver's side door on my 1999 Nissan Sentra SE-L is getting progressively rougher to the touch and I am starting to notice white specs showing through. I previously owned a '91 Sentra that was light blue and the paint almost...

I started using Klasse AIO and SG last week and have been reading as much as I can about the application of both. After polishing my A6 I decided to try the AIO/SG route. I found it very difficult to use a small amount of SG as I am used to seeing the product on the car as I work. Using my...

I'm putting this in concours because I plan to detail my engine for shows. I was changing the oil last night on my '96 A6 and I found that my oil pan gasket has a leak. There is oil all underneath the car and a good way back as I guess the wind spread the oil. What do you guys use to clean...

I found this is on a detailing website after a Yahoo search of "Autopia" (just wanted to see who else was using the name). According to this website most of us should just quit our detailing and start paying professionals. Here's an excert from their FAQ: "Q: I wash my vehicle at home using...

My Dad has 1969 Camaro SS and for some reason it just sits under a cover. There's a car show coming to town and I want to clean it up this weekend. I just got started with detailing and let me tell you, this forum is awesome. Thanks for all the tips and ideas. I purchased the full line of...