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I'm trying to upload pics to my gallery. I go to "MY Gallery" I locate the pic on my computer Fill in descriptions Hit the Submit button Looks like its uploading ...then bam its finished and nothing is in my gallery I did a search and read a post called "posting pics 101" What am...

Is it necessary to clay before using a compound like #83.

This weekend I'm going to tackle my emerald green LandCruiser. Here's the plan: wash clay #83 w/ pc #80 w/ pc #26 w/ pc First question is .....should I use a rinse between polishes or just wipe off with mf second question is.... are there any suggestions?

I have a 1994 LandCruiser with 60k on it and I need your suggestions. I want to modify my suspension so that when I bring my car to a stop I can flip a switch and my car will drop .....flip it again and my car will raise back to the original height. I'm doing this to make it easier for my...

After reading the thread about acid based cleaners and the thread JDookie started about chrome wheels I got curious about what everyones favorite protectant for aluminum is. Same 2 questions raised by JDookie: 1. Whats your favorite polish and is for clear coated aluminum wheels? 2...

I was at the local grocery store yesterday and found a can of Woolite carpet cleaner......yep it was carpet cleaner. Has anyone out there tried this out....and if so how'd you like it? I'm going to try it out first thing in the mornin'.

My local auto parts store sells Lexol in a bottle that you pour on the pad to apply or in a spray bottle that you spray on the pad to apply. Which is the preferred method?

If this is a stupid question I apologize in advance........ What should I use to polish aluminum wheels with clearcoat? Aluminum wheel polishes are for use on aluminum, but if the wheels have clearcoat on them then the product is not actually on aluminum it's on clearcoat. So...am I over...

Is it going overboard to remove the roof rack to make it easier to work on the roof surface? Are there any problems that anyone is aware of? :nixweiss

I noticed the trim around my windows has lost its luster. Sorry, I don't have a digital camera so I'll have to describe it. It looks almost like it has oil on it...you know like when you look at it from different angles there are opaqe color swirls. And at the same time its dull...no luster...

Anybody tried RainX window cleaner?

Does anyone know of any detailing seminars / meets ever taking place in North Carolina? Any interest?

Hello to everyone.... I recently stumbled onto this site while looking for a car part and became fascinated with detailing. I can't believe the knowledge and techniques I've discovered here. I'm still accumalating supplies and trying to learn. In 1995 I bought a 6 month old Landcruiser...