Recent content by NGB34747

Hi, Currently I'm almost done using my 4L jug of TW Zip wax, while I belive that this car soap does a reasonable job, i'm sure other stuff out there could be better or cheaper (or even both). When I wash cars, I have a bad?? habit of using a lot of car soap. Wash a small wagon (subaru...

I have a 2 month old Subaru TS in dark blue. Unfortunally the other day when I washed it I noticed a 8" long scratch in the front passender side door. The scratch can be felt with the fingernail and thus probably can't be buffed out safely (don't want to cause a different coloured spot due to...

I've been thinking of installing some of the clear films on the hood of a few of my cars (matrix + impreza). I know that 3m makes these films (sold under various names such as stoneguard and xpel). Unfortunally only one store in my area carries the 3m film (or is willing to sell it and not...

Hi, We may most likely be purchasing a new subaru in a few days (depends on how well the salesman does :) ). Anyhow, after seeing the baddly swirled mess on their showroom car, i'm seriously considering telling them to not touch the exterior of the car (ie. don't wash it + keep all the...

Hi, I've read a lot of threads where people have restored their headlights from these old cloudy things being crystal clear. Well, I have a slightly different problem, I have a new Matrix with a clear lexan headlight (what car does not now a days)... is there anything I can apply to the...

Hi, i've searched the fourm and found a few intresting solutions, but i'm curious as to the safest (does not have to be the easiest) solution to removing tree sap. The problem is that the only spot I have to park in at home is inbetween 2 large pine trees. While this generally is not a...

Ok, this is going to sound like a dumb question. But what do ppl generally use to clean windows? I've heard of 50/50 mix of alchol and water but i'm worried that if I splash ANY of this on the paint i might end up stripping off all the wax I just put on :( Currently I'm just using plain...

Hi, i've been lurking around in this fourm for a while now and have found it to be a wealth of information. I am new to this detailing thing and don't plan to start a business, so please excuse my ignorance. Recently, I purchase a silver toyota matrix and am curious as to the proper way to...

Hi, I have a 2003 Toyota matrix and it has a full SS exaust system (the only thing is i'm not sure about the exaust tip, this could be crome plated). Anyhow, 3-4 days after delivery, the tip started to rust slightly (so far it's only surface rust). Somebody suggested that I use a little bit...