Recent content by ericthebikeman

I found this little number on the passenger side today when cleaning the salt off. It extends from the rear door, across the entire front door and a part of the front quarter panel. I doubt it is a sideswipe since the mirror is untouched. The shallow parts I managed to polish out. The...

Do I need to do wet sanding with 1000 grit paper before using Leatherique? I don't have any cracks in the leather but the product doesn't absorb into the leather. I used some other products including Zymol & Lexol but it may have clogged the pores. If I sand will I need to buy some dye or...

Which one would be better for applying Z2 with a PC? I have a few of each pad available to me. Another related question: If I need to do some really light swirl removal would a SFX3 pad and ZPC have enough bite or is it pretty much only for sealant application?

Are there any cheap sources for Leatherique or is their online store the best?

I've been trying to layer Z2pro after PCing with very limited success. The first time around I used AIO to clean the surface then layering, a few months later I tried Z fusion followed by another attempt. I was able to put one very thin layer down, allow it to dry then buff out. In both cases I...

Are there any products that would be good for cleaning & protecting the undercarriage from rust and dirt? I'd like it to be fairly cheap or something I can pickup at autozone. Also are there any products I can use to spot treat any rust spots I do find?

I noticed Target started selling Meguair's Ultra Plush Super Terry for $8. It doesn't say anything about cotton percentage but it feels very soft. I know Sal Z suggests 100% USA cotton but was wondering if these would be okay too since I can't justify paying $20+ for one towel. Anyone have...

Has anyone had any experience with the 2 gallon Dewalt shop vac? I was thinking it would be good for cleaning up inside the car and for jobs where a big unit would be fairly pointless. How is the suction? Any good or bad design features I should worry about?

I purchased the Mr Clean sheepskin tire brush and was pleasantly surpirsed with the results. The brush has a plush head attached to a rubberized grip. The sheepskin head worked well for cleaning brake dust from wheels without scratching the surface. It also lathered up the wheel soap which kept...

How well does 50% water/woolite work for removing sand and salt in carpets? I would like something that I can pickup from Target and use in with an upright hoover carpet cleaner.

I picked up a California Car Duster to remove the unholy amounts of pollen around here. Something on the packaging caught my eye though. It says wrap in newspaper to absorb excess parafin wax and that the first few times may leave waxy streaks. I'm under the impression that the last layer...

I've normally had good experiences with Zaino durability. This time I didn't have any ZFX for the first coat, I thought no big deal I'll just do it anyway. Second is that I used AIO to remove all the gunk from the paint. The AIO then Zaino left a very shiny surface so I was satisfied with the...

I've noticed my seats have some light white stuff between the grain of the leather. You can't see it when it is wet. The seats have no cracking and doesn't seem abraded or dry to the touch. What steps should I take to restore it to nearly new condition? pardon the dust, I didn't vacuum...

During work I park in a ramp that can only be described as a feathered rats nest. Every couple days I get nailed by one of these pests while I'm at work. The best way to protect the finish is to wipe it off right away but I'm afraid the boss won't understand. Is there anything I can top SG with...

I will probably be putting 3-4 layers of SG on then top it with some S100. The S100 being carnuba will eventually wash off in a few weeks so I'm thinking of using a carnuba based Quick Detailer. 1. Will the quick detailer fill in the carnuba free patches was it washes away? 2. I would...