Recent content by Frito Bandito

I tried my bottle of HD Free yesterday and thought I would post my review. I've been detailing for about 3 years now. I mostly work on my own vehicles but I've done a few dozen cars on the side over the last 3 years. For the last 2 years or so ONR has been my primary method of washing my...

I'm thinking of trying MF bonnets with my PC for LSP removal, but I have zero experience with them. Which bonnets have you guys had good luck with? Cobra? Meguiars? Sonus? All suggestions welcome!

Looking for a medium clay bar to quickly remove tree sap, tar, etc. on vehicles that will be polished after claying. I've never used clay with more bite than say Clay Magic blue so I need some suggestions. Sonus Grey? Megs red? Maybe something like the Ultima elatrofoam thingie?

I normally clean the 22" uncoated aluminum wheels and tires on my truck with ONR and dedicated microfibers. It works well but every once in a while I want to give the tires a deep cleaning. What would you recommend that won't stain my wheels? The only dedicated wheel & tire cleaner I have it...

About six months ago I left a management position with a very large company to do more work and make less money in law enforcement. Well, the academy is finally over and this morning I took the state test to be certified as a peace officer (TCLEOSE). I've been nervous about this test for the...

Disclaimer: I'm not much of a photographer and I only ended up with two pictures that are even remotely usable. Sorry! Today I decided to try out my sample of #151 I got from ADS last week. I thought my dads truck would be the perfect candidate since it's covered in moderate to severe...

I just got a new set of Centerline wheels for my truck. They are uncoated aluminum and gorgeous.............except for all the fine swirls on the spokes and barrels. I don't have any experience removing swirls from aluminum so I'm looking for suggestions. What do you guys like? P21s...

I know Carnauba Jett can be a little trick to use and mixing it 1:1 with OCW makes it about as easy as OCW to use. How does this mix benefit OCW? Better looks? Durability? Thanks! -Jake

So I always hear about #16 around here and just realized I don't know much about it. What makes it so great? How is durability? Ease of application/removal? Looks? Just wondering because this stuff seems to be thought higly of around here. Thanks!

Looking to try another paste carnauba on my truck. It's Victory Red (a pretty dark red). How do they stack up against each other? Which is more durable? How about sun friendly? Easier to apply? I'm leaning towards Red since it's newer and supposed to be improved. I tried a search and...

Thinking of trading my extra jar of MaxWax. It's a full jar, I just realized it will take me forever to use two jars so I thought I would see if I could trade one. Maybe looking for some RMG, CMW, Natty's Red......open to other trades just let me know what you have. Thanks for looking! -Jake

My little sisters 2003 Cavalier is in the early stages of clear coat failure. While I was inspecting the damage today it occurred to me that I don't really understand what causes it. What are some of the causes? Environment? Bad paint job from the factory? What exactly is happening when...

Currently I have no choice other than to park near a tree. I hate that tree with a passion, it constantly rains sap on my truck! :grrr I have Danase ultra fine clay which seems pretty gentle but using any clay bar for removing sap on a weekly basis presents more chance of marring than I...

I just got a bottle of Four Star SMR today. I will try it out this weekend but I'm curious how much product you normally use per section? A few drops like OP? A ring around the pad like IP? What's the working time like? I will get to experiment with it soon enough, I'm just looking for some...

I'm thinking of ordering some with my next order from Danase. Does it have any advantages over their regular tire shine? It's a gel but I know some people use a spray gun to apply it. Could it be used in a regular spray bottle if it was cut with some water? Or would that be pointless and...