Recent content by matthiasj

My buddy has to have his 97 dakota detailed. He's having an "interview" with some people who might sponser his truck, so i told i'm i'd help him detail it. It has a body kit/rims...stuff like that. I dont have a PC or anything like that, and the paint is in good shape, so i'm thinking wash...

YES! I finally got heads and intake for my car. I'm so excited. I got GT-40p heads, with a 3 Angle Valve Job, new valves and springs, and an explorer intake. I got these from nickm347 on stangnet, THANK YOU! Now i need a 190lph fuel pump, 65mm TB, Inlet Adapter, Long Tubes, O/R H, mac...

What scratch and swirl removers could be had locally and be used by hand? I wanna do my car, but dont wanna get into getting a PC yet and all, so whats some good local stuff? I know scratchx is good, but would it be to hard to do a whole car with it? Thanks, Matt

I need a good Shop Vac, for vaccuming, blowing my car off, and for extracting. Home Depot carried Ridgid brand shop vacs, and they have some nice ones with a lifetime warrenty. Craftsman also has some good ones. I want one with a detachable blower. Would 5hp be enough to extract water when i...

I offered to detail my grandmother's Corolla for cheap just for some practice. It wasnt in too bad of shape, but needed some TLC. My supplies are limited and so is my experience, and did i learn a lot! Exterior: Meg's Deep Crystal Wash Simple Green on Tires/Wheels Wells/Engine Interior...

Anyone use Meguiars Quick Detailer? I can get some locally, and was wondering if it was any count? -Matt

Well I borrowed my Grandpa's 2100psi pressure washer and cleaned my engine. I used some Purple Power (non-dilluted) and sprayed it down real good, then i took it and sprayed the crap out of it. It turned out great, but wouldnt start for a few hours, till the distributor dried out. I then...

Well i've got a few good stains in the carpet of my car, nothing major, but it bothers me. So today i took out my drivers side floormat which has 3 stains, when i put my foot at when on the clutch/off the clutct/ and the gas. The carpet is also worn in on these places. I took some Oxyclean...

Anyone ever compared these products? I read about Forever Black on PAC, anyone know which one would be better? The Forever Black comes with a cleaner, and an applicator. Thanks, Matt

I've been on here researching and researching, and been shooting up the idea of maybe detailing some cars. Well my girlfriend's grandfather came up to me today, and wants me to detail his 62' Vette. This is great news, but i have NO supplies. All i've got is stuff i get from wal-mart and...

I just washed my car today, and finished it up with a sample bottle of Eagle One Wax As U Dry. I've never used this stuff before, and i havent heard good things. I've got a good coat of wax already, and when i dried with my Absorber after running water over my car to "sheet" it off, i sprayed...

I've got some 17" silver painted wheels on my mustang. They never get really dirty, so i usually just whipe them with soapy water when i clean my car up, i never use any wheel cleaner. I use simple green on the tires, and Meguires hot shine on the tires. Would it be ok to clay and wax them...

I thought I'd let you guys tell me what I should improve on. If I get a PC and get good with it, i might start detailing on the side. Heres what I do when i wash my car: I use the 2 bucket method (1 wash, 1 rinse, no grid guard) First I clean my wheel wells, tires, rims, under my side...

I'm new here and have been reading a lot, but couldnt find the info i wanted. I'm a amature at detailing, and really wanna start getting into it. My car has 2-3 little knicks that have gotten into the paint. One part i think has gone all the way down to the metal, but isnt more than 7-8mm...

Hey guys, i'm not really new to forums, new here! I've really been getting into detailing my car lately, i'll be getting a Porter Cable 7424 soon, and i usually just wash my car alot. I'm very particular about detail. Here's my stang 1994 Mustang GT