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This car is just amazing. I would take this car, any day over the S-Class MB's of the world.

Ok, I know the first rule of driving is not to speed, or at least not to get caught speeding. I have now gotten two speeding tickets in a two week period. I was pulled over on I-95 for doing 80+ in a 65, and the other ticket was for doing 50+ in a 30. I have come to the conclusion that I...

Sadly, I came out to my car tonight, and it was covered in a fine powder of dust. I will not be able to wash the car until Sunday (after Church), so what should I do? I think that I am going to take it to the Mobil (touchless wash), and get it rinsed there. I need to get the grime off of...

Yes, I know that this is not a detailing thread, but I need some info fast. I have been looking at a 2002 Audi A4. I have never bought a "new" car before. How negotiable are dealerships on price. When they say that is the bottom line, do they mean it? If they offer me a pathetic amount...

I cannot belive how warm it is here in Maryland. It was in the 30's last week, and it reached about 65 today. Man, the weather could not be better to detail! The weather is not so great for skiing, but hey, I can just drive my finely detailed car up to the snow. I just had to share my...

I wanted to know if Klasse would work like a lubricant when covered with snow (allowing the snow to slide off the car, instead of sticking to it). Since it has been so cold here in Maryland, I have not had a real opportunity to get out and put some new coats of Klasse on the car (plus we don't...

I wanted to congratulate the newest moderators of Autopia: Brad B. DETAILKING PrinzII Guess My Name Redcar Guy Jngrbrdman Short Cut TortoiseAWD I am sure that you will add to the Autopia experience, as you have already contributed so much! Best regards!

I tried it, and man did the winter wash backfire on me. I used hot water to wash the car, but the water kept on freezing. I finally just gave up. (I think that my neighbors thought that I was crazy. I was all bundled up, ready to combat the elements :)). I was wondering if there was some...

That is it! I give up. Man, every time I spend a weekend washing, Klassing, and Blitzing my car, mother nature (or the construction site right next to work) decides to drop a hurricane, or five cubic tons of dust on my car. The old girl looks great two days a week, and barely remains dust...

I have been reading some of the posts regarding the disgust with Klasse/polymer glaze that is left on the car once you remove SG. I have had some success with removing the glaze. Ok, I am all too familiar with the Klasse Glaze. I have a jet black BMW, and Klasse just loves to stay on the...

Ok, I posted this question a whil ago, and tried the recommended techniques. I have some wierd scratches (almost like a white residue/stain in the bumper). I cannot seem to get them out. I read that there are re-dying products out on the market. Is this something that I might want to try...

Ok, I had some small marks here and there on the hood, but today I saw a huge chip that goes all the way to the metal (big ouch!). My car is a bit older, so I am concerned with the touch up paint matching my paint. Secondly, where might I go to get good touch-up paint? I have a 1989 Black...

Once I put the QD on the car, and begin claying, what is the next step? How do I know when to stop claying? Should I do the plastic bag test? Will that be the determing factor for when I should stop claying? Next question, do I just wipe the QD and clay off with a towel? Do I wash it off...

Ok, it is now starting to cool off in Maryland. Unfortunately I do not have a garage to work out of. Are there any recommendations as to keeping the car clean and looking good, without having freezing water, and frozen hands? Should I take it to a car wash (where they have the little...

Well I just got back from my trip to Vancouver, Canada. Man, it was just beautiful! I have much reading to do (as I see the new forum is up and running). I was surprised by all the rain. That must be really tough on the cars, in terms of keeping them clean and water spot free. I saw a...

Well, I am off to Canada tomorrow morning (5:30am, ouch!). I will be in Vancouver for the week at a conference. Any sites to see or places to eat? I will be checking the posts as usual, just from a little different venue. Take care all, and have great weekend! One other thing, tragically...

Ok, nothing about detailing, but I thought that you all might like to hear about our judicial system working for the underdog. Long story short: I was assulted back in March. The kid was a college grad with great ambitions to be a teacher. Some nasty racial comments left his mouth (towards my...

Ok, I Dawned the car, and got my last coat of Blitz off. I put SG on the car about an hour and a half ago. It is dark out now. Can I, or should I, leave the SG on the car and take it off in the morning? Or should I get it off tonight. I am concerned about dew on the car in the morning...

Well I have been holding off on buying a new car for some time, and have now decided that I will begin my research process in finding my new "baby." Here is what I am looking at, and I just wanted to get some opinions on some of these cars (I trust your comments far above and beyond those of...

I still cannot believe that I did this last night. As I pulled into a parking lot, I saw that I could potentially have a door hit the side of my car (I was a bit close to the parking space next to the drivers side). So I backed the car out, and pulled all the way in, where I proceeded to pull...