Recent content by jvcn

I'm moving and getting rid of lots of stuff. Have one sealed (still in plastic wrap) yellow tin of Einzett Extra Paint Cleaner (500ml) for sale. Make me an offer. Continental US only. Best if you can pick up in the St. Louis area -- then I'll throw in some extra goodies.

http://news.ft.com/cms/s/62b860d0-808a-11d9-bd50-00000e2511c8.html I used to think Mercedes's problems were primarily in the US, but I guess even the Europeans have gotten the message. Highlights from the article: and The clincher: I fear that they need to go down more...

I got some 1ZMP from the Autopia sale, but was disappointed that it didn't do as good a job as #80 in removing marring left by 3MPI-IIIRC. It seemed at #9's level. From the standpoint of removing marring, what are the best equivalents from any line? Any as cost effective as #80? Also I...

Yesterday was the first really nice day in quite a while, so I worked on my car with the PC, 3mRC and MG, UPP, and #16 or S100. [I'm slowly tackling the more stubborn swirls, scratches and spots] Then my wife showed up with the minivan that she'd just run through a car wash. I was tired so I...

I hope this question isn't too impolitic but this whole blending stuff has gotten me to think: How much is the raw materials cost of the better waxes? Now, I am not claiming that there aren't marketing costs, and that the better waxes don't earn their profits for coming up with special...

Now that the thread about cheap rotaries has been revived I would like to ask: Has anyone here with limited experience bought a rotary and then screwed up their paint? I know we are supposed to practice but those who've reported sound so successful, that it makes it seem easy. And for...

Does anyone know whether Sonus PWC or Megs MPPC can be used as a followup to DACP or 3M PI-IIIRC to remove haze? I like #80 but am running low and wonder if these cleaners will serve the purpose for now. I suspect they won't leave a good shine but I can always followup with VM or...

Maybe it's my imagination, but I seem to notice that many newer vehicles have exteriors which seem to shine quite well even when undetailed. By this I mean, that many newer luxury cars (in the MB, BMW, Lexus class) that I observe in the parking lot give off a shine even when dusty that I...

Just got the sample package yesterday and was planning to hold off till after Xmas. But the weather was nice this morning so I rushed to work on the interior while it was above freezing. I only tried the Leather Cleaner and the Leather Conditioner, but here are my first impressions. The...

Following Brad's (moderator) advice, I am continuing my slow removal of the paint defects on my used LS400. Every weekend with good weather I work on another piece of the puzzle. Today it was a first pass at the driver's side door panels and another pass at the roof. The color is Ebony Teal...

I know that AIO is somewhat better as a stand alone. But if I always follow ColorX with UPP and then either Natty's or #16 is it likely that I (or anyone) would notice a difference with AIO? trying not to order too much product.

Can't seem to get a clear answer on this with the Search. How do you deal with the lower body cladding? The car has a lot of dirt/mud specks on the lower grey cladding (behind the front tires at the bottom of the doors). The dirt seems stuck into the plastic and neither a wash, nor clay...

Here are some shots showing my efforts after being tutored by Brad our moderator, in swirl removal. First the trunk that he and I worked on together using 3mPI-III RC and DACP followed up by #80 and today UPPx2. Then the hood I did myself this morning, then the whole car...

I've heard that the Leatherique full system is good. Can it handle these cracks in the driver's seat? http://autopia.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=9970

Just did a first detail with PC on a "new" used 1995 LS400 in Ebony Teal. DACPd with Sonus Orange at speed 5 or 6 till my arms hurt, then used either ColorX or VM with Sonus Green pad before giving up. Looks good in pics, but lots of swirls and water spots all over that I couldn't seem to...