Recent content by Matt M PA

Really, really dumb question...but I simply cannot remember. My 7336 has "detents" between 1 &2, 2& 3, well, you get the idea. But, between 5 & 6, it's just mush until 6. I stopped at Lowes and checked the one on display that did the same thing. Does anyone else notice this?

I have to admit that I bought my Excursion with a bit of concern about how to care for that much truck. Since then, some products have come out that have made my life easier...and my cars look great. But first...a pic....and that is not a painting on the side!

Spent some quality time with the GTS on Saturday and am very pleased with the results. Short story...Dawn wash with CR Spotless...allowed to dry. Zaino claybar, then 2 coats via PC of Z2 with ZFX. Coat of Z8. Zaino tire dressing on tires. Since using the PC, I have found an even better...

Hi guys...while at Home Dept last night, I saw a 10 or 12 pack of yellow microfibers that was about $10. Seemed too cheap. There was an open package, so I was able to get a good look. They are fairly plush, very soft (to the touch), and about 16" square. Anyone have experience with these?

My experience with Stoner's spray can products has not been postive. With the exception of the Interior Trim Cleaner and Glass Cleaner...all the rest went to the trash. While working on my Cobra yesterday, I noticed a shiny place on the door panel where you would grab to pull the door closed...

With Father’s Day around the corner, I did my Dad’s LS400..as I do each year. This is a 1990 LS400, with 250,000 miles. My Dad bought it new and loves this car. He won’t even hear about replacing it. It’s also very rare that it has cloth seats. You know it's an...

When moving the Cobra this morning, I noticed a great photo opportunity. Heck, I even had the camera with me. Sometimes things just fall together. Details. About a month old Z2 applied with PC. CR Spotless washes since.

Hi folks! A couple/few weeks ago I did a PC Z2 job on the Excursion. Lots of dark blue metallic paint keeps me busy. Anyhow, yesterday it was the first recipient of a CR Spotless wash. Last night I snapped a few pics around twilight, and here are a couple of the close-ups.

I took my Dad back to the upholstery shop to pick up his car and saw that they sell Zymol products. The normal "TW" Zymol and a glass jar that cost $50. They also had the Zymol leather cleaner and conditioner. The guy there said that modern leather is not "coated" but that the dye is...

After reading some posts here about coated leather and conditioners, I have been wondering about the actual best care for these leathers. :nixweiss As I understand it, most cars have coated leather…a leather that has a vinyl topcoat that protects it from dirt, moisture, etc. One of the...

My Dad's worn old Taurus wagon has really started to smell BAD inside, so I offered to help clean it out. Autopians would be ill to see this car. I used Spray Nine-water mixture to get the stains off the carpet, doors, dash...removed the mats and really went to town on those too. (Spray Nine...

OK folks...this one is a joke. Many years ago I got this can of Simoniz at my local auto parts store. The folks that run the store are friends and know that I like old stuff. (Also scored a really old and cool anti-freeze test kit) Anyhow, we were upstairs in the store room and I saw this. I...

A few weeks ago I was at a Mopar show when a woman approached me and said that "Lou said I should see you". A mutual friend suggested she see me about getting her car ready for show. It's a Conquest (in amazing shape) but some of the aluminum engine parts have oxidized and turned a bit grey...

The GTS came out of "trailer-prison" a few weeks ago, and some driving has gotten it dirty enough to require a wash. I have yet to polish yet this season, but now that it is clean...it's gonna happen. I cleaned it all up before it went into hibernation last Fall. FWIW, only Zaino and claybar...

While in the auto parts store yesterday, I lingered in the wax isle as I often do, and was again amazed at some of the claims made by different makers. No specific makers used here, but one claim that particularly got me was a claim about “helping prevent acid rain�. I work in the...