Recent content by tC_Crazy

So yesterday, I was working on the front bumper of my tC with my UDM, using a 4" orange flat pad and M105. I was working on a slightly curved surface, and put some extra pressure on there to try to get rid of some stubborn swirls. To my horror, as I pushed the machine away from that section, a...

So, today I was victim to (another) door-ding in my Scion tC. People are too senseless (parking full-size sedans in spots clearly marked "Compact Car ONLY" ) and careless (swinging wide enough to ding your car when only the most obese would have to open their door that far) these days. So add...

Well, I made an embarrasingly stupid mistake today. I was putting a coat of Megs 26 wax on my car, and noticed that my hood had real uneven coverage (using a PC) from me not using enough product on a fresh pad. Basically, it had already been sitting for about 4 minutes when I stupidly but...

I have a Viking yellow plush drying towel, and recently bought a Vroom, based on the generally great reviews I found here. Unfortunately, my experience with the Vroom has been less than stellar. I use Meguiars GC wash and do a water sheeting (no nozzle) to remove most of the water before drying...

I've been getting really frustrated with my UDM and Menzerna polishes. Two weeks ago I polished the passenger's side of my Scion tC with IP and an orange LC pad. It looked pretty good, but just in case there was some micromarring I couldn't see (my halogen wouldn't fire up... probably a dead...

So I have two generic squeeze bottles from a friend that are labeled "IP" and "FP," respectively. However, I'm not sure the labels are correct, here is why: When I fired up the UDM, I started with some IP and an orange LC pad. It became translucent VERY quickly, within 1 to 2 passes at speed 6...

As the Chicagoland fall begins to move in, it's getting to be a little cold to wash my car weekly. I decided to step into the ONR craze and have been online looking for it. Well, it's $15.99 just about everywhere, but shipping is $6-$8 everywhere, as well! Maybe it's just me, but I can't justify...

Well, I took my girlfriend to homecoming this past weekend... and she wore a dress... with GLITTER on it. And I realized at the end of the night what a mess the passenger's seat was. So I grabbed my household vacuum, used the hose and tried to suck all the glitter out... But only about 1/3 came...

So today, I park my car at school in my usual spot. In the morning the car was absolutely fine. So at 3:15 I leave school and come home to get a bite to eat before work. When I leave my house, I see this weird looking brownish substance that I assume is a bird bomb, about an inch long on the...

Well, my black sand pearl 06 tC was driven from Chicago to Louisville, then back to Chicago the day before yesterday. Needless to say, there were bugs galore on the front end. And, since those panels were recently painted (front end collision) there was absolutely no wax/sealant protection...

After having issues with the body shop's detailer, as you can read in this thread: [URL="http://autopia.org/forum/car-detailing/95067-holograms-body-shop.html"] I'm considering getting a detail done by someone who has real standards. I may be going through State Farm insurance, so if you accept...

Hey all. After getting into a front-end collision, my 06 black sand pearl Scion tC had to go to the body shop to get the bumper and drivers side quarter panel replaced (plus radiator damage, etc.) Well, after washing my car today I found holograms EVERYWHERE. I don't own/have never used a...

Well, today is officially a horrible day. I messed up my paint big time. :aww: I was backing out of a very awkward situation at a gas station so that I could turn around. Long story short, I scraped my bumper/rear drivers side panel against another car. His car was perfectly untouched, but...

I was looking at the OXO good grips mini duster from autopia. I'm gonna place an order with them and got to thinking. I've noticed that my microfiber buffing and drying towels remove dust very effectively off the paint. So would it be OK to use these all the time? I realize the oxo would...

Hey guys, noob here. I read through the guides and how-to articles here on autopia, and I pretty much understand what everything does. However, being 15, and on a low budget (no job), I need to make a decision. I can either go for a clay system, or a polish. I'm looking for only OTC stuff, like...