Recent content by imported_norahcrv

Driving home from work this afternoon, I was hit by a red-light runner. My light had been green for at least 5 seconds (by eyewitness accounts), when I ventured slowly into the intersection, I caught a glimpse of another vehicle speeding down the cross street. I hit my brakes as hard as I...

As many of you already saw, http://autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=72354 my son bought his first NEW car on Wednesday & took delivery with the plastic intact. His plan was to have Mom detail it for him this weekend, MY plan was to teach him to detail it this weekend! ;) Still on the...

My son bought a new car this week & asked them to leave all the "shipping plastic" on the paint so that "he" could detail it himself (with my "help"). Does anybody have any experience or suggestions for the removal of the plastic? Should it just "peel off"?? Then we can clay, polish, etc...

I finally took a Friday off work in order to have three days to dedicate to the long overdue summer prep of my CR-V. The summer sun has already started beating down here in AZ - over 100 degrees Friday, Saturday & expected to continue through the coming week. I started Thursday night with a...

First of all, let me say Thank You to Steve for arranging the group buy & Bill D & Setec Astronomy for patiently answering all my newbie questions about this new toy!! It sat in the garage & taunted me for a week, until I could finally get all the "necessary" (in my mind only) quick connects...

Is anybody else having a problem when they click on the "Last Post" arrow in a thread on the Home Page - I keep getting an error message saying "The requested URL /forum/showthread.core was not found on this server" ?? But I can click on the thread & scroll to the last post?

I have been using AIO after claying & before swirl removal to remove any oxidation / buildup on the paint. Then swirl removal in diminishing order & go on to glaze & seal the paint. Now I'm seeing people using it after swirl removal and I'm wondering if I've been doing it "wrong".:nixweiss

Meguiar's will be hosting another FREE "Detailing Clinic" in Gilbert, AZ on Saturday, December 11! For further info and to sign up : http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3354 I went to the first clinic in the summer and found it to be well taught and...

I used all my Meguiar's PC pads this weekend and would like to clean them up prior to storing them for next time. There is dried product residue and product staining. What is the "Officially Blessed by Meguiar's" method? Thanks, Norah

Auto Detailing Solutions is putting on a Meguiars Show Car Clinic in Gilbert, AZ on August 28 from 8 am til 12:30. For more info go to: http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2029 It would be great to meet up with any of you fellow "zonies" Norah

I thinking of going all out this weekend and buying a PC but don't understand the purpose of some of the "accessories". EG - Counterweight? Backing Plate? Different Pads / Bonnets Any help / guidance would be appreciated. Thanks, Norahcrv PS - please don't ask me to...

I'm trying to find a good detailer in the greater Phoenix/Tempe, AZ area. In scanning posts on all forums, I have yet to see one from this area. Surely there is somebody out there?:bow

've just bought an '04 Honda CR-V EX of which I want to take the best possible care. My old car is an '85 Civic Wagon, which is being passed on to my 17 year old son. I'd appreciate any suggestions on the best way to care for the finishes on the V. I say "finishes" because there is a lot of...