Recent content by metoo1022

I have a question about vinyl stripes. What's the best way to keep them protected? Does regular wax have a UV protectant?

One of our car club members has vinyl stripes. They're very spotted. He is told, from acid rain. Are there any tips or tricks for removing this type of spots from vinyl stripes?

I was just washing and waxing my girlfriend's 2000 Pontiac Grand Am, and I noticed a weird area on the side mirrors. The mirrors are black plastic, and the car is black. It appears as if there was a coating on the plastic mirrors that is peeling off. This looks like the kind of thing you...

I know this may sound stupid, but I've checked with some very smart folks I normally hang out with, and they give different answers. What is a terry cloth? Some tell me its my regular bath and shower towel. Some tell me its like a bath towel, but softer. Like you would use with a baby...

I'm seeing so much about MF. Are these made specifically for detailing, or are they sold for other applications? I'm picturing those super soft towels that you use for babies. Are those MF?

I'm seeing tons and tons of product recommendations- most of which I've never come across in my daily shopping routines. Normally I go to Canadian Tire (That's like a Walmart without groceries and clothes- but more auto stuff), or a Walmart. Halifax isn't really a hotbed of detailing...

I have a Simoniz random orbital polisher. It came with a foam pad and three cotton pads. They're elastic fit- like a shower cap. Are there other products that fit this way? Searches bring up Porter pads of different colour, but from what I understand they're velcro backed. Does...

Prior to this year, I was a wash and wax guy- So I'm just learning. My searches are giving me lots of ideals, but I have a bin full of products- Before I re-invest I want to make sure I get the most out of what I have. I was debating Mother's vs Meguiars, and ended up getting the Mother's...

A friend of mine ponted me this way a couple of days ago. I'm losing sleep reading all of the great information. This is fantastic.