Recent content by Vadar

Warning: This washing technique is NOT ideal, but works when you are short for time. I use it for my daily driver, which unfortunately, sits outside 24/7. Time is a very precious commodity for me. I've got 2 kids, 3 cars, and like to keep them looking decent. My daily driver sits outside...

I was at home depot this weekend and saw a foam gun similar to the one linked below for about $16 or 18. Looks interesting. http://store.yahoo.com/store3-store/bowanrispgun.html It has a soap container, and a slide switch to switch from soap to water only. I'm tempted to go back...

Hey Mike, Just wondering if you ever came up with any dates in april or may for a Ferrari NXT event? Dom

A real world test of NXT: I tried it out today. I used it on my daily driver 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S. This is a car that sits outdoors every day, and hasn't been washed in over a month (I have hardly any free time anymore). I was very pressed for time, so I did absolutely no prep work...

WOW!! I tried this stuff today for the first time on my wife's black 2001 Saab 9-3. Talk about easy, plus great results. This car is my wife's daily driver, and and is not washed frequently (maybe once a month). Due to my lack of time, I did only a wash, followed by Mother's...

I've had my PC (7336 from Lowes) for a couple months, but just haven't had the time to use it. So, finally, I spent a good chunk of Father's day detailing my 1975 Ferrari 308 GT4 (with a little help from my 2 y.o. daughter). Wash (dawn) Clay (Mother's Clay bar) DACP (TOL Yellow Pad)...

So I finally got a PC 7336 from Lowes (I had a 10% off coupon!!! which was nice). So now my dilemma: 1) CMA DM-KIT = $59.00 Backing plate, wool pad, 1 yellow, 2 white, 1 grey, 2 wax removal bonnets. 2) Top of the Line- ~$56.00 total- 7.5" Durafoam pads, 6 for $45 plus backing plate...

Just curious. Is there a Mother's equivalent of Megiar's DACP? I think there is a Mother's employee on the forum, don't remember who he is, but maybe he would know. I would think that Mother's should have a product for heavier swirl removal, but don't know what that would be. Dom

Long story, but I have one. These things cost about $50. Tried to search the archives but didn't see anything on this particular model. It is 1.5 amps, 10,500 OPM (fixed). It has a base for random orbit polishing (6" round), that accepts hook and loop pads. Question: will it...

So back in November, I purchased a 1975 Ferrari 308 GT4 in the red/black boxer scheme. Finally, after many delays, I have possession of the car. The paint scheme is a boxer scheme, where the upper body is red, and lower body is flat black (see photo). The question is, how to detail...

Today was the Alfa Romeo Owners Club of Southern California concours, and I'm proud to say I took 2nd place for late model cars!!! Thanks to everyone on this forum for their help with my questions. I've done alot of lurking, and picked up lots of good advice on car care. I've taken...

Sorry for the OT post, but Interesting article: http://cbs.marketwatch.com/news/story.asp?guid=%7B4AF44792%2D626D%2D46B1%2D8276%2D9ECB7CD65E6E%7D&siteid=mktw I think for me the main message is not so much the cars, but the irresponsible drivers. Although these days, it is not limited to the...

So I finally got a chance to try Zaino on my black Alfa 164. So far, I've only used the Z5, so no pictures yet, but I will get some soon. Here's what I did: 1) Wash with dawn. 2) Clay with Mothers Clay bar- This made a noticable difference to me in the paint. After I finished claying...