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    best clay for general use?

    hello everyone, my cruiser is in desperate need of a claying. can anyone recommend an online site that sells good quality clay at reasonable prices? also, which cheap, quality clay do you recommend? thanks:wavey
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    Zaino Z2 PRO

    Hey everyone, I've been dying to try the new Z2 PRO, but can't bring myself to pay the exorbant shipping when that's all I need right now. I already posted in the sample exchange thread, but not sure if anyone would see my post. So if anyone has about 4 oz. or an extra bottle they'd want...
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    Got a new Honda Pilot!!!

    Well, my mom did anyway. I'm so excited. I'm going to give it the whole Zaino treatment next time I go home. BTW, it's a Steel Blue Metallic EX with Leather. Very nice. I'll be sure to post pics right after! :wavey
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    Castrol Start-Up Oil???

    Castrol says that this new oil "Contains polarized molecules that cling to your engine's metal surfaces to provide advanced anti wear protection. " It sounds suspiciously similar to Royal Purple's claim. Being a Mobil 1 user, I hate Castrol(ever since their stupid Syntec lawsuit thing:mad: )...
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    1st time PC results: Mezerna/Wolfgang(pics)

    Well, here was my process: 1. Mezerna IP with Yellow pad at 3.5 2. Mezerna FP with White pad at 3.5 3. Wolfgang Pre-Cleaner with Grey pad at 3.5 4. Wolfgang DG Sealant by hand Contrary to some recent threads, I had good results with the Mezerna stuff. Took out all of the small swirls...
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    Just ordered a PC and pads!!

    I went and ordered a PC from Coastal yesterday and accompanying pads from CMA. I have almost three years of small/washing/drying swirls built up that I am sick of trying to deal with by hand.:mad: I also ordered the Mezerna 'get acquainted' kit. I want to use them as prep under the WG...
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    Another new paint sealant?!

    Hey everyone! I saw an ad for this stuff in the back of my Car & Driver. "Developed from aerospace technology, Rejex is not just another wax or polish. It provides unbeatable protection against bird droppings, bug splats and road grime while providing an incomparable, lustrous shine."...
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    My first experience with the WG twins!

    Hey everybody, Today was really nice out, so I decided to try out WG. All by hand, I: 1. QD 2. Clay 3. QD again 4. #9 5. WG Pre-Cleaner 6. WG Sealant x1 Does anyone know the cure time before you can layer??:nixweiss If not, I'll just leave it at 24 hrs. like Z. Anyways, I just...
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    Mr. Clean AutoDry kit...

    Hey guys, Good to be back. School's been crazy lately and I fractured my back doing a 20+ ft snowboard jump, so I've been a little down and out lately.:( Anyways, our local news channel has a program that tests new products to see if they really work as advertised. What luck! The one time I...
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    New Meguiars NXT "Tech" Wax...

    Hey guys!:wavey I haven't been around for awhile. I missed this board. We just moved back to Battle Creek, MI. God, I hate all of this salt!!!:angry Never had to deal with it in Washington! Oh well, anyways, I hopped over to Meguiars website, and they advertised this...
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    What about coolant additives??

    Well, I started to wonder about coolant additives, such as Red Line's Water Wetter or Royal Purple's Purple Ice. They claim to increase the heat transfer properties of the coolant(even dexcool). They also clain to lower coolant temp.s by 20* or more?:o But I thought engines must be allowed...
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    A new favorite glass cleaning combo!

    Well, the sun peeked out of the clouds before I could dry the windows, so the inevitable happened...waterspots.:mad: So I looked through my bin of supplies for some Stoners IG, but, oh yeah, I ran out right before we moved!:( So, I just ran over to a Target(convenient) and I thought...
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    New Zaino products?!?!

    That's right!:bounce I asked Sal about the new Z SMR(everyone already knew about that, right??;) ), and he also mentioned that he's focusing all of his energy on a different, new product!:xyxthumbs He wouldn't give me any details, but do you think these mystery products could put Zaino...
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    Autopia Concours Buffing Towel, anyone??

    I just found this product today, and it seems like a reasonable deal...has anyone seen this yet, yet alone ordered it/used it??? Just looking for some input before I give them my CC number...:D Here's the site: Autopia Concours Buffing Towel :wavey
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    Extremely better s100 pics!!!

    :bounce Sorry, but I just had to post these pics!:bow They are from the same F-150 detail I did last, but they are just WAY better pics!:cool: I had to share them with you guys! Hope you like them!:wavey
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    s100 on black!! Pics galore...

    :wavey Well, I just got done with my first LOCAL detail, a black Ford F-150! I know the guy who owns it; he takes good care of it, waxing every few months and washing weekly. The problem was, the people who owned it before him didn't. He's been using Zymol Carbon, and was mad at how streaky...
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    Engine Restore...any validity??

    Well, I've ALWAYS been wary of oil additives:nono , but Engine Restore's ad seems okay. Maybe I'm going crazy.:nixweiss Is there any truth to this product?? I'm running Mobil 1 in our '95 Chevy Astro... It's just starting to idle rough...I keep the fuel system clean per schedule according...
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    new website+ new QD...

    I just stumbled along this website today: www.detailking.com Their QD doesn't sound so bad>:nixweiss And their sealant might be worth a try?!? :wavey
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    Blackfire prep advice?!?

    Hey all!:wavey I want to try the new BF I got, but don't quite know what to do for prep. I currently have Z2x12 on there. Here are the products I have to work with: -Meg GC Clear Coat Prep and Swirl Reducer -Einszett Paint Polish -Einszett Metallic Polish -Meg #7 Glaze -BF Polish...
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    Blackfire on Black Viper!

    Hey guys!:wavey It's been awhile, but I'm back! I just thought I should post a couple of pics of my first real detail job, a 2000 Viper GTS!!:xyxthumbs It was in great shape, so I just washed with Dawn, BF Polish, and BF2 APP x 2(yes, I finally got some!!;) ). Hope it's up to Autopian...
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