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Hi Everyone, I'm headed to Santa Barbara this weekend for a wedding, and after 5 hours of driving, my car is gonna look like hell (it's already been too long since a wash as is). Can anyone recommend me a spot to bring it to for a wash? I need an autopian type place that won't ruin my...

I hate staying here too long, b/c I spend all my money, but I hate missing all the new trends and falling behind, I've been searching a ton an now my head is spinning! I've finally decided that I need to go to a glaze - trying to hunt down every swirl is too much. How does this sound...

I've always wondered something about my PC. It is not a quiet or smooth running machine - not like other orbital sanders I have. It really is kinda loud, and after working with it for a few minutes, my hand damn near falls asleep. Is everyone else's the same? Or is mine a dud? I do...

With everyone's help here, I tamed the swirls on my Red BMW (for those who have not seen it, it's a deep red, no metallic). I used two applications of DACP to get most of the swirls and some of the fine scratches (I left some in there to save the clear). Next, I used Menzerna IP to clean up...

Here's the original thread: http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=38988 So I finally got back out to the garage to work on the M - not driving it for a week has killed me!! I went ahead and hit the hood with DACP. I can't get it to dust, but I got it to almost...

A bit of background here - I just got a 2001 Imola Red BMW M3 Coupe. :bow I love this car - it's just that the previous owner did a great job of installing some swirls/light scratches in the paint. So, I decided to use Menzerna's IP and FP (with orange and white pads respectively) to clean...

I need some assistance with a new-to-me Imola Red M3. the previous owner did what he could to minimize swirls, but they are everywhere... I also don't know how much stock to put into the whole "german paint" article at CMA.... I'm tempted to go to the Mezerna family (IP, FP and possibly...

Hi everyone... I think it's time for me to be looking for a new ride, and an Imola Red M3 has caught my eye. I wanted to know if anyone had any experience with this color? How well does it hide swirls? My brother's Titanium Silver BMW is a piece of cake to detail... I've tried my...

I wanted to know if anyone can recommend me a detailer in the SF bay? I've gotten my black car in pretty good shape, but there's just a few problems that I don't have tools or skills to fix. What I really need is some swirl/light scratch removal. And I'd like them to look at some funny haze...

I wanted to know if anyone can recommend me a detailer in the SF bay? I've gotten my black car in pretty good shape, but there's just a few problems that I don't have tools or skills to fix. What I really need is some swirl/light scratch removal. And I'd like them to look at some funny haze...

I have a buddy with an E46 330Ci - it's jet black, and let's say he takes less then stellar care of it. I've convinced him to get some MF's to take care of it. Now I need to know how to take out the damage he's put it. Just swirls and they are moderate to light. I have the following at...

So, do products like 3M SMR or FI-II stain rubber seals or black plastic parts? If so, I guess I can tape it off before I go over the car with my PC? Also, how would I remove stains? Would 303 Protectant remove it? Thanks in advance.

Can some one PLEASE help me. I had great visions of a perfect finish when I started the day, now I'm worse then when I began. So, let me preface this...I have a black honda civic. The paint is in good condition, but I do have a lot of swirl marks and light scratches. I have purchased the...

I love this site...I just found it not too long ago, and now I'm hooked. Here's my situation: I just got my hood repainted on my black '00 Civic Si. The hood was damaged and covered under warranty. The body shop did a TERRIBLE job with the clear coat (the paint is beautiful though). The...