Recent content by imported_Frugle

Hey guys, so my roommate has a 1956 tbird that we are restoring. I wanted to do some polishing, but wasn't sure where to start... it is not the original paint, and it is in real bad shape, but I wanted to take a shot at it just to make it look better before we repaint it. What kind of pads...

Hello, I moved into a parking garage right in the middle of downtown atlanta and have no access to water to wash my car.. Anybody in the area do mobile washes? I really don't have a price I'm looking for, but I was quoted 75 dollars from one guy for a simple QEW wash (Z8, but not even a...

Hello, a friend had a water guard on her sun roof that ended up just holding water, until it leaked into the car through the sun roof.....she took it off, but as a result she has some water staining around the window... what product would you use to clean the fabric roof lining? thanks!

I have no choice, I have to be able to carry my bike around, and it has already scratched the inside of my car significantly :( does anyone else have one on their car (roof rack)? does it damage the paint or car? what do I need to do to keep the car safe? it is a thule roof mounted...

Hello all, So this is my third try, I've detailed detailed my mom's expedition and detailed my camry and learned how to use my new PC/ Optimum Polish/Compound kit that I bought from autogeek. This is completely a presale make crap look good detail. The car used to be in great shape, when...

Howdy. so a few months ago, I spent about 70 dollars on some new pakshak MF towels, bought all kinds of quick detailing towels, large waffle weave towels, regular towels, etc. and I love them. unfortunantly, I kept all my dirty towels in a specific spot on a shelf.... well the shelf...

what do you think? My taurus bit the dust.. I was driving to school becuase I didn't want to get my new car wet, and it turned off for the last time in the parking garage. I've noticed smells and problems over the last few months, but since the car isn't completely mine, my dad wouldn't...

and I have to say I'm very impressed. I bought the MICROPAK 16" x 16" Ultra (2.95 is an incredible deal compared to 8 bucks) MICROPAK 16" x 24" UltraFine MICROPAK 25" x 36" Ultra-Soft-WaffleWeave and I would highly recomend them to anyone. very very soft, good prices, great...

HA! Just kidding! I'm asking a question that has been a little less beaten to death :hm After detailing my car, I'm afraid of marring it again, and would just like someone to check over my process of cleaning my towels. 1) soak in water, put in washer on warm/cold and wash with Gain...

Hello all, Two weeks ago I detailed my mom's expedition and learned how to use my new PC/ Optimum Polish/Compound kit that I bought from autogeek. I felt like I did an okay job on that car. But the main reason why I bought the PC was to get the swirl marks out from the previous owner...

Now to preface, I have been using zaino on all my cars, I just got done polishing my car with OC, and then adding z5p x2, z2p x2 with a z6 wipedown inbetween. So I have my z8, and always use it after I'm done applying wax as a final wipedown. I keep telling myself it is doing something...

Do you do it? I saw on TOL's site that they have their 1 gallon diluted 1:1, so does that mean I can dilute my 32oz to a 50/50 distilled water/HT TC? Also, is it safe for CC wheels? can I use it as a wheel cleaner also? thanks :) (BTW: how good is Megs. QD? can I use it over zaino...

Hello all, I've read a lot of great threads on here and it seems you guys are very knowledgable in dealing with cars and car salesmen. In 2005 my dad bought my mom a new Expedition (click and brag link to it in sig) with the thought that they would need 1 more large vehicle to tote us kids...

Hello all, yes, this is my first detail with my new PC 7424. and thanks to the incredible comunity of autopia, I feel it was very sucessful :woot: . Products Used Dawn wash Zaino Z18 claybar PC 7424 Optimum polish Wolfgang orange cutting pad Wolfgang small profile orange cutting...

I'm a little confused, and don't want to mess up. I also didn't know if this goes here (technique)? or in the products discussion (QD)? anyways, what is the proper way to apply a QD? specifically z6 and z8... now I know z8 isn't a QD, but is z6 technically? Can I use it like a QD in between...