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I have a 1967 Triumph TR4A. It was restored about seven years ago and I have maintained it since. It has a grill that is aluminum and looked great after the restoration. However, time and use have dulled it and the grill needs to be polished. I am looking for a polish that I can use by hand...

Has anyone had any experience with Carbofinish? Also, any suggestions about where to get it online?

I'm looking for advice about cleaning the wheels of a 1960 Triumph TR3. What sort of brush is best to use? These are 60 spoke wheels and it doesn't seem as though this will be easy. I have wide white walls as well and am looking for a good product to clean them.

I am going to detail an SRX. Does this model have a special type of paint or is it similar to other GM models?

It's fall and in the Northwestern U.S. that means lots and lots of rain. I recently put silicone treated wiper blades on my cars and noticed a big improvement in visibility. Wipers only work on front and (some) rear windows though, so here's my question: What do you think of Rain-X for the side...

We received our plates today from DMV. Before I put them on, I am thinking about putting sealant and wax on. Is this a good idea? Do you put anything on them? I am concerned about damaging the stickers.

I am planning to have the rear main seal repaired on my 95 Volvo 940. After it is done I want to detail the engine to remove the oil and road grime. I don't know what engine parts to cover though. I have a liquid degreaser that I bought from a Pro Wax distributor. Do I need to protect the paint...

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a good quality. quiet air compressor. Space is somewhat of a problem. I prefer it to be mobile. Any suggestions?