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I got stale air smell from the air-con every time i start the car in the morning. So, in trying to solve the problem, i sprayed Mequiar's Odor Eliminator into the interior air inlet located at the engine compartment in order to get rid of stale air smel. Bad luck. Now every time i press the air...

Whats the best way to detail painted plastic wheel caps on sport rims? Should i use paint polish or plastic polish?

I recently bought a high quality 100% combed egyptian cotton bath towel to use for drying car (still in the process of ordering waffle weave MF towel from Pakshak). The problem is the 100% cotton towel produce a lot of fine lints, especially when wiping the glass. When i see the lints on the...

I bought a new bottle of #7 recently and is facing difficulty in removing the product haze completely. I'm using Meq's Ultimate Wipe but there's always product stains left over despite repeated rubbing. I have followed Mike's instructions but it didn't improve. I have tried letting it dried...

After cleaning door jambs, what do you use to re-lubricate the hinges (grease, silicone spray, etc.) ? Is lithium-based grease better?

Just wanted to know your opinion of Sonax Shampoo. I have been using Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo but am looking for alternative. I bought and tried the Sonax Shampoo. It cleans ok but does not have much suds (same goes to AG Shampoo). It comes with a measuring cap at the base of the container...

Recently i carelessly scraped the side of the car against the wall in a parking lot. As a result, there are some scratches around the circumference of the rear wheel fender/arc. The scratches are quite bad, i think some at least went through the clear coat (can feel with the finger nail). A few...

Anyone know what does the manufacturer use on new rims? My rims, when new seems to have something applied on them that repel waters very well. After a few months, they don't repel water as good as when it's new even though they get treated with sealants and wax. Is there a special kind of wax...

I got a new car which is only few months old. I've clay with Mequiars' clay and polished with Autoglym Super Resin Polish. After that the paint surface felt smooth with bare fingers but i can feel some grittyness when using a plastic bag to test it. Please help or advise me if this is normal or...

Has anyone tried Spot-X Hard Water Stain Remover on car glass/windshield? Is the product effective in removing water spot/stain and is there any side effect? Appreciate advices/comments from anyone with experience using this product.