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I hate to get anal about the towel issue but I just spent a frustrating drive wondering what the heck happened that left this hazy crap on the windshield I just cleaned. Had to do it in a shadow before I left the house and when I got into the sun this stuff was spotted all over the glass. And if...

This detail spray idea goes against any grain that I have regarding washing and minimizing scratches while you do. Now I'm not talking about a car caked with dirt and mud here, maybe my car today when the idiot lawn company mowed and the timmer guy must have trimmed the lawn edge next to my...

After a full day on a PC, my vote hands down is for the pneumatic adjustable little rolling mechanic's stool. $24 at walmart. It hurts to think about all the rush efforts I put in whenever I was working in low sections on the car. Now I can sit there and take my sweet perfectionist time...

Just got done doing the hood of my '01 dark blue Sebring and have a couple of questions. Using Porter Cabel 7424 6" counter, set at 5. Pi III Rubbing Compound. 1. What is the best light to do this in? I'm in the shade now and had to set up the halogens to see any detail of the work I...

While doing the paint/finish examination I'd like to mark the spots (imperfections, nibs, chips, etc) as I go so I can know where they are as I'm working the car. What can I use to do that? I know it goes against the grain here, since we're trying to REMOVE crap from our finish, not add it...

David's engine care kit - excellent kit, btw and includes this great little applicator stuck to the top of a little bottle for use on all rubber seals - says to treat rubber/plastic in the engine compartment with Wurth Rubber Care. Next step says use engine compartment spray wax (Wurth) on...

My detailing plan looks like this, any feedback would be appreciated. I bought David's Perfect Shine kit which I'll use as described on my 2001 dark blue sebring. In the plan below I add claying and rubbing compound before that plan even kicks in... My '99 125k Hunter Green Suburban is...

What should I use on powder-coated wheel spokes? The same products as used on aluminum? chrome? Car paint? They clean up nicely with anything I use, but I'd like to put some type of protectant or wax on them in hopes that the brake dust may not stick so well. Craig

I ran into the 3M rep while at what seems to be the largest detail supply store (auto paint store actually - St. Louis is woefully lacking in a full-line detail oriented store). We talked for a bit with the manager and they are very positive about the store sponsoring a "demo/info" day (1/2...

I've got a number of new towels that have showed up this week in kits, or separately from other orders: 2 MF from CMA Autopia ultimate detailing towels Autopia Concours buffing towel Waffle towels for drying Should these be washed (fragrence and bleach free detergent of course) prior...

After only a few days here I'm thoroughly confused. There are so many process options. Clay or not. Use a polymer or not. Glaze or not. Has anyone flowcharted these options out and noted when it's appropriate to take which steps? I'd think that would be very helpful. For example I have a...

Somehow the thread in a seam on my leather seat has broken and it now is about an inch and a half long. Will I be able to find somone who can stitch this in place, and if so, what kinds of things should I look for in someone who says they can do it? I don't want a botched job but at the same...

In David's Interior Kit the Tiefenpfleger is shipped as the protectant. Yet I can find no higher recommendations than those for the 303 Aerospace protectant. I'm wondering why that (the 303) isn't included in the kit? Any thoughts on comparisons between the two? I will be using mine in a...