Recent content by jkochis

Problem: Two 1" holes drilled in metal roof of sedan. Currently plugged - actually one is plugged with goop of some sort, and the other covered with metal tape. Is this a big job for a body shop to fill in (bondo?) or repair? Thanks! RH

Hey, Havent been around for a while due to various life issues, but I'm back, and in need of some serious detailing advice. It will turn into an emergency if the wife takes notice of the situation...hehe. Anyway, here's the deal. Medium colored blue, I assume clear coated, metallic. It's...

The future "paint" may be just around the corner.... Link to article

Some of you old timers may remember Ron going on about the new paint process that was supposedly coming out. Was going to change everything we do, chemicals we buy, etc. Extreme chip resistance. Anyone ever hear anything more about this? Have the big companies started to implement yet...

Car Care Value Kit: (big clear bag, on an endcap near supplies) 16 oz Mothers Showtime QD 16 oz Meguiars Soft Wash Gel 19 oz Gunk Ammonia Free Foaming glass cleaner 4 oz Formula 2001 protectant spray 2oz EO Wet Tire Shine Bug Sponge Glosser microfiber wipe with wax (13"x25") 2 pack of...

Has anyone else noticed that the shelves have less and less Eagle One products these days? It's not that they are sold out, there's just no shelf space for them. At best you see 3 products, all wheel/tire related. Seems down here in the Southeast that Meguiars, and Armor All are dominating...

Imagine, not waxing again until 2007! Whoo Hoo! Fancy chart at the end full of data. And remember, if your wax doesnt have the patent, you're missing out! http://www.5starshine.com/ Let the flames begin... :D

Interesting article for those of you unfortunate enough to be under water restrictions... http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/3096137.htm

Jeez, dont you folks realize the dangers of rain water? First off I would get litmus paper and determine the exact acidity of the rain water. Then neutralize the paint pores to protect the flex agents of the clear coat if necessary. Once that occurs, I would follow with a complete application...

Just a heads up for those planning to apply and waxes or sealants outdoors, pine tree pollen season is approaching. Had a fine layer on the cars this morning in NC. This will last for about a month. No waxing here...glad I did it last week. If you do plan to do it, the pollen falls heaviest...

Got a nice suprise at the local WalMart. They are now stocking plain foam pads made by Meguiars. 2 for $1.67. Havent seen them for sale anywhere locally in a long time.

Anyone here use Xpel on their headlights that have wipers? Does the Xpel get all scratched up?

Tried a little experiment this week, wanted to see how some Klasse Sealant Glaze (SG) would work as a Quick Detailer (QD). I put some SG into a spray bottle, then added tap water, at about a 10:1 ratio of water:SG. This ratio is very unscientific, I just wanted to see how it worked...