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How soon should I apply Klasse after some repaint work with base/clear synthetic ? I had some body/paint work done in February. I live in New England so it was very cold then. My body man (a perfectionist of a repair and paint man, his work looks better than factory paint) advised me to...

I was down to the local Kmart last week ... all they seem to carry is the new "antibacterial" Dawn. I've been looking around and it seems like all the stores are carrying this new version of Dawn. Is the old Dawn still made ? Does the new stuff have the same old properties that we need ...

I know there've been some long threads here on clearcoated and non-clearcoated leather - from proper products to just determining what type you have. Were there any conclusions ? Any 'ultimate tests' for clearcoat or not clearcoat ? Any definitive rulings on what products/ingredients should...

I remember a reference to a discussion here a while back on some evil compound hidden in Simple Green. Can someone enlighten me as to what that compound is and what negative effects it has on cars, people, or the environment. thanks, Bob

I was reading a few FAQ's here and there on treating rubber seals to keep them pliable, which seems like a good idea. I also have a problem with my convertible in that the windows will squeak against the seals if they are not lubed in some minor way (door openings are the weakest area so the...

Anyone experienced with using Ozone generators to eliminate odors ? I have a car that was a previous smoker. I've gone so far as to remove the carpet and soap and water wash it, clean the entire interior adn leather multiple times with multiple products, use Ozium, mist an industrial formula...

A while ago I ran across a Nissan Service Bulletin that cautioned against using alcohol on light lenses. I thought it was interesting that they'd bother to issue a TSB on such a subject. Well, last weekend I had to replace a cracked lens on my Nissan. So, I decided to experiment on the old...

Whadaya like for cleaning tires ? I don't want to dress them, just remove the brown haze. Bob