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    Help me clean my factory Bullitt wheels

    My wheels on the Stang seemed to look alot shinier on the lips back in the day. I cleaned and clayed them but they still look kinda dull. Can I use a light polish on them like Vanilla Moose or Meg. SFP? Are these rims clearcoated and would this be safe and would it be fine to do this by...
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    Dent Story/ Need dent removal near North Houston, recommendations

    I live in North Houston and I was working today and it was raining like crazy, mad wind and looked pitch black outside. Well all of a sudden I see a shopping basket coming full steam at my passenger door. My face looked like this:eek: and it hit hard! I felt my stomach turn, I run out there...
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    When do switch from PC to hand for odd shaped body panels or transitions(Mustang)

    I have an 03 GT and when using the PC I always feel weird about working around the front bumper headlights since they have a ledge and the door sill that is next to the rollups since the area is small and you can't get the whole pad on there. Can I just use the edge of the pc pad and be fine...
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    Will Z5 still be needed......?

    With Zaino coming out with a cleaner/polish, will Z5 be neccessary? Maybe as a glaze....? The guys at Zaino always said they used Z5 with dark color cars, I'm assuming cause they show sirls and scratches more so. just throwin that out there.....:up
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    Can I find Mother's Tire and Rubber Cleaner locally

    I've looked a few places but no one seems to carry this locally. Anybody had any luck in the southwest? Thanks
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    Who uses QEW with Zaino?

    I'm on the verge of trying Zaino again but got to thinking when I went away from it I really love QEW for ease,time, and convenience. Any problems with using QEW and Zaino, I believe QEW contains some wax any bonding or interference this might cause with Z-6 or 8? Man you get anal about...
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    VM and EX-P bonding why it works?

    It seems like most sealants want a virgin surface but the go to combo for awhile has been VM + EX-P. Why do I have luck with this and others as far as bonding and durability, or better yet why is it reccomended?:) I think I remember Steve from PB saying that VM and EX-P work for some...
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    Returning to Zainotopia, have a few ?'s

    Well when I first started with waxes and such not OTC I went with Zaino and loved it of course my paint was new at that time. I just got tired of the regimen and the Ten Commandments of Zaino and I learned about autopia:bow :xyxthumbs . Since I've heard such good things about Z2 Pro I...
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    Plastic Polishing and claying?

    I looked at my headlights in the dark while they were on and they look like crap. Little dots of crud everywhere :shocked Is it ok to clay plastic it seems like I read that you shouldn't, don't ask my memory is not what it used to be:confused:? I was thinking of claying and then some...
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    Two part ? pads and glass cleaning with Autoglym

    I came across some old PC pads that I never cleaned they are probably been there for 4-5 months or so :o. They had DACP and VM on them. Can these be soaked,scrubbed and reused on the paint if not how about for glass or plastic cleaning or something? Also I applied Autogly glass polish...
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    Excel detail poorboys products still not up

    I was gonna place an order at excel and take advantage of the 5.99 shipping and it said Poorboy would be available 4/10, still not there:( . The day is not over yet but if you need to order 5.99 flat rate shipping on all orders til 4/11 is a sweet deal and now that they got poorboys and great...
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    Help save me some money need answer soon?

    I have used DACP in the past with fair results but it can be difficult to deal with. I'm going to get some SSR 2.5 to use on my true blue stang. Now to the saving money part will Vanilla Moose be an appropriate step down polish after 2.5 via the PC for hazing/marring if present or will...
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    Meguiars #80 vs Poorboys SSR 2.5

    Alright I wanted to get some Meguiars Speed Glaze cause I heard its a great one stepper has good swirl/cleaning characteristics but you don't need to step down to a finer polish with darker colors. Now I like Poorboy products and was going to place an order with an etailer that carries SMR 2.5...
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    Is a QD truly a QD

    I haven't been on the board in awhile and was curious. I had been using Poorboys Spray N Wipe and Bird **** remover as my touchup and wipe offs. Now my quik detailer is Quik Shine and Clear Pearl. Now from what I remember these QD's are a protection step but not for use as a clean up spray...
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    Speed Glaze and EX-P compatability?

    I've been thinking about adding Speed Glaze to my arsenal since I've heard good things as a one stepper. Anybody have any comments or tips on speed glaze? Also since it does contain some protection would EX-P be fine to put on top of it or anything else with no compatability issues...
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    Metal cleaning products?

    I have a 03 Mustang GT with the Bullitt rims. I want to clean the shiny,polished part of the wheel cause they have dulled over time. I have some Mother's Billet and luster lace but was unsure if I should use that on this type of wheel? Any local found metal polishes you would suggest and any...
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    White patches after waxing?

    Alright I washed my car with QEW and WAUD. I applied a coat of trade secret,buffed off and then went back around again for a final buff. Well yesterday I noticed these white cloudy patches in certain areas even with some QD these would not come off with moderate pressure, I rubbed my finger on...
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    Got my pc, but it sucks..........

    ....... Sucks those swirls and scratches right out. Sorry couldn't resist:D ! Alright I finally got My Porter Cable 7336 for 109 after tax with the Lowe's 10% coupon, one thing about Lowe's that I was dissapointed about was they don't carry 3M blue tape now they have some off brand called...
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    How do I fit SFP in my arsenal?!

    Alright I have #80 Speed Glaze, DACP, and VM right now plus hand polish. How would SFP work in here or what situation because it seems like VM would bridge this gap as a step down after #80 or DACP. Any thoughts ?:xyxthumbs
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    Meguiars detail day Nationwide possibility!

    I was lurking on www.meguiarsonline.com and Mike Phillips was proposing a detailing day to go nationwide to certain cities and wanted feedback if people wanted this. So if your not registered get over their do it and reply to this thread...
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