Recent content by tupsliats

I've always liked a clean, well kept, stock looking car. Never really wanted after market wheels, thought that I'd feel cheesy with them for some reason. I don't mind it on other peoples' cars, just never had the urge myself, until now. I don't want anything wild, in fact, I'd like them to be...

Got this thing due to the price, but it seems kinda scratchy? Sticks like crazy to the car. Any bad experiences with it? It was absorbant though. Didn't see any abbrev for it and nothing usable in a search.

I like seeing all the ways people have evolved their individual methods for prep, products, layering, maintenance etc. Put up your "recipe" or process and the color car you're working with.

I think I read that only a couple of layers will have an effect, above that won't do much. Is that right? I'm doing my 2nd layer of the all finish (AF?) paint protector this weekend. Wondering if I should try something else to top it off in a week or two, or keep on going with this a few more...

Oh yeah! Finally got to put my reading to use this weekend. After the Dawn wash, I used a clay bar for the first time--scary! Good lord, felt like I was sanding in some places. When I was done, the car already looked as good as it had previously after being waxed with the shelf brand Meguire's...

Couple of chromed bolt ons for the engine. I'm planning on cleaning up the engine area as much as possible before installing, but is there something I should put on these as a good preventative maintenance measure? Not so much to shine them up, but something that will protect it and make it...

Ordered my BF kit and 303. Forgot all about getting a clay bar or QD spray. Dang it! So, rather than make another order, is there a good store bought bar? Are some brands "contaminated" and should be avoided? I've got the "mundane" Meguire's QD, would that work well with the clay or should I...

I know Armor All is probably a no-no, but just for example, they used to make a "low gloss" that I liked a lot more than the regular. I've heard that their products will promote drying/cracking of the dash, so I don't want that. That's the type of thing I want though. I don't like the greasy...

Well, that's pretty much the question. Why do I ask? I've seen it mentioned a couple of times that Zaino on a red car may look pinkish. I've got a red car, so this concerns me. The other is black, but the red one is my main concern. I'm ready to step up from Meguires and I'm torn between Zaino...