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It appears to be the common wisdom to apply polish in straight lines, yet the Zaino web site recommends ZFX be applied using “circular hand motions�. I also have a Autoglym video which also recommends using large circular motions (for Super Resin Polish) followed by going over the...

There has been a recent post where the use of pigmeneted dye wax is used (to great effect). What is the idea behind this stuff. Are you seeing the paint or the dye? Steven Alfa 164

What exactly does Factory recommended or “Selected by� mean. Products like Autoglym are factory recommended by Rolls Royce, Jaguar, Aston Martin, is this just marketing or something deeper? (I do know the Queen uses Blitz wax on her cars) Steven Alfa 164

For sometime I have had a problem with ghosting on my windscreen, when the wipers are been used. I have tried using rubbing alcohol and vinegar. Following a tip from RonK I also tried lighter fluid. These all served to clean the glass, but the ghosting was still there. So I spent a few...

The plastic covered foglights on my Alfa are covered in stone chips, can plastic be polished in some way to remove or reduce these marks. I have tried using a paint polish but with no joy, could wet & dry sanding help or would this make things worse. Steven Alfa 164

I have only recently noticed this but the black weather strips that run from the windscreen to the rear window are begining to turn slightly gray, as are the rubber door seals. I have tried several different products from Turtle Wax to Autoglym (which I normally use), they work for a week or...

It has been said many times on this forum, the technique used is more important than the product. I am sure people like Brad B et al could do a better job with Turtle Wax than I could with Klasse/Zaino or any other high end product. So the question are: 1. where can I learn about the exact...

I thought I would ask before winter hits and the ice starts, what is the best way to remove ice from a windscreen. In previous years (before I discovered detailing) I used a scrapper and a de-icer spray. Is there a better way? The car is kept outside 24/7 Steven Alfa 164 Autoglym & Blitz

Today I parked next to a really nice 3 Series BMW, it was a 2000 registered car and it look fantastic. By chance the owner turned up and I asked him what products he used. The answer - Turtle Wax!!!! He washes with some TW wash and then applies TW wax with a MF. Seriously, this car looked...

I have found several discussions on a alfa romeo forum where the quality of paint is under discussion. The issue seems to be about how quickly the paint is damaged or becomes chipped. Someone has said it is because the paint is water based, does this have any meaning to anybody. Could a...

This may be a really stupid question but what is the significance of beading versus sheeting? Is this really the best method of analysis for paint protection? Steven Alfa 164 Autoglym polish, glaze & Blitz

In the UK we still have a problem with Foot & Mouth disease, today whilst driving I went through 2 car washes of disinfectant, which invloves 2 men with high pressure washes spraying the entire car with disinfectant. I have just washed and cleaned the car with Autoglym polish, gloss and Blitz...

Now that the rest of the my car is starting to look OK, the engine bay is next, this looks horrible. The biggest problem seems to be the large amounts of alumimium oxide on the engine. I tried using a basic (cheap) metal cleaner but this did nothing, what is the best way to remove this stuff...

I have had problems trying to get my windscreen really clean, so yesterday I tried using clay (3M). The glass did not look any cleaner but I have had a problem with the wipers juddering across the windscreen. I have tried various brands with no luck, but when it rained today they worked...

Whilst washing the car under a street light, I noticed lots of new scratch marks on the paint, which appear to be the result from last weekends cleaning (Autoglym polish, gloss and Blitz). I have been using a soft cotton sheet to apply the polish but clearly (no pun intended) this is not...

There seems to be a large amount of 'grunge' in the window frames, no matter how I clean the glass when I return the windows and lower them again they are covered in a black/green grunge. What is the best way to completely clean the frames. There is little evidence that the previous owner...

As it has rained every day for the last 8 days, so its time for me to face cleaning the interior of my Alfa 164. The vinyl looks quite poor. There is no visible damage - just neglect. I have no idea what has been used before. The surface is dull, sticky and cloudy. Would soapy water be a...