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Hey Scottwax, and others, you recomended the turtle wax leather conditioner, and I could only find the cleaner/conditioner. Is this the same stuff you use, or is it different? If you do use it, do you still clean first with the woolie mix? Thanks a lot -Bryan

Im just curious how long it takes you guys, pros and noobs(like me) to QEW a car. I did my ranger tonight and FD in 30 min. I was pretty happy. The funny part is how many people look at you in a college parking lot (more like 3 football fields) full of cars, and your sitting there washing it...

Hey guys, i've been working on a business card for myself over the past few days, and I need some feedback, as well as help. I am not going to be a pro-detailer, I just like to seem more professional when I do cars on the side for some cash. (poor college kid, you guys remember right?;)...

Well, im going to order the replacement PC wrench from proper auto care, but I REFUSE to pay $5 shipping on a $3 part! SO I want to get some leather conditioner, here are my choices: 1)Hide Food 2)Lexol Leather Conditioner (spray) 3)Autoglym Leather Creme Could somebody please give me a...

Im sure this problem is me, but I would like help fixing it. I was washing a surburban today (forgot how friggin BOHEMOTH these things were) And I notices the following: 1) There seemed to be dirt residue left on the paint after a pass with my sheepskin mitt. So I tested it by just...

Hey guys, I seem to have misplaced my PC wrench to change attachemnts, luckily i have the backing plate on right now.... Anyways, I was wondering if anybody had an extra one layin around.....I would pay for shipping and whavever you would want to sell it to me for....Thanks a lot Signed...An...

HOLY SMOKES:shocked :shocked :shocked , cover your eyes! This dude aplied wax and then kinda forgot about it. Hes my buddy, and he bet me i couldnt get it off, well, i tackled it with my PC and a yellow pad, and some DACP, and heres what i came out with, the paint almost seemed to absorb the...

Hey, the dude with the red zo6 wants me to take off his hoosier sticker, im wondering the best way to do it? I was thinkin hittin it with a hair dryer, lots of patience, and some bug and tar remover, finished with some polish and wax at the end. What do you guys think? Here is the sticker...

Wow, got some, used it on my friends aluminum wheels dulled to all heck, and WOW, they look AWESOME! Pics to follow, anyways, i was wondering if this stuff could be used on newer wheels, with a clearcoat? I was reading past posts on this and the consensus is no? Also, when i am done using it...

I hate to do this guys, sorry, but I am looking for someone on this board, and his name completly excapes me, hence, the need for your help. All i can say is that he has a NICE silver camero, with those sick black rims, and I saw one of his adds, it had the camero on the front all focused, and...

Hey guys, im having some trouble with this combo, using a white pad. First of all, how much AIO should i actually put on, a dime sized dab or 2? Load it up? Also, when i go to spread it on 3.5, how far should i expect it to go ie half a hood, entire door panel? And lastly, i find when i...

This question is directed more towards scottwax and full time detailers. I did a search, and didnt come up with much. Im curious, what is your yearly cost for maintaing your detailing arsenal? (car wash soap, all your polishes, waxes, all your mf's etc) Thanks a lot.

Hey, i am looking at getting some rims, the ARE Slider style specifically, but I am confused on the finishes. http://hubcap-tire-wheel.com/American_racing5.asp Here is the site, you can see the difference in price between polished (aluminum im assuming) and chrome. My question is this...

Im sorry guys, quick SG question, a Red M3 I will be detailing next week had AIO and a coat of SG over XMAS, and he wants it "waxed" again. Do i need to do AIO again, or can i just go straight to SG? Thanks a lot. Ill post pics, i promise!

Hey, i know there really really bad and gross, but is there anything that would bring them back to a shine? I think there just polised chrome, im not sure, also my rims, american racing bajas, polished aluminum i believe. Ive tried mothers mag+chrome polish on them, but i didnt get very good...

So I go home this weekend, and I only bring some S100 to do my truck, didnt think to bring my PC or anything else, and what happens? I get a call to do a detail. All this baby got was some S100, i believe there was some meguiars cleaner wax on it previously, I just topped it due to my limited...

Not sure if this has been discussed be4, if it has, please steer me in the right direction. Anyways, every single car i see, has those scratch marks right under the door handle for years of opening them with those damn fingernail. My question is this: Is it possible to put a clear plastic...

Well, its been bout a month and a half, and the durability of this combo has me very pleased, thanks guys for all your help in recomendations. Gotta love beads!

Alrighty, back at my comp, got some pics for ya, first off is my dads hot rod, 32 Ford, fully restored, 68 Ford 302. S100 Wax, All it needed

So i detailied my ranger yesterday, pictures to follow when i get back to my comp at college, i used DACP via a yellow pad, really worked it in, and wiped it off and the feeling is best described as "squeeky" clean. Then i did AIO with a white pad, and SG by hand. I will be adding another coat...