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    My 3M Pro clear bra: ok to clay, glaze, iron out or wax?

    Got 3M pro. clear bra film on entire front end. Both full fender, hood, bumper and side mirrors. Should I do any of the following? Clay? Glaze? Iron remover? Wax? It`s about 2 months old.
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    Claying my glass tomorow... any advice

    Gonna do a pretty thourough detail these next couple days. I have several clay bars I want to try on my glass. Never clayed glass before. Meguairs clay bar, Chemical guys "hard" and 3M perfect-it ( from Japan ). How should I go about claying my windshield? Clay it while im washing i with my...
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    Can I dilute Car Guys - "Super Cleaner"?

    Car Guys - Super Cleaner. Great stuff. But seems a little to powerful. Worth the $. But can it be diluted with water or distilled water and still be effective. I feel like I would be going thru a bottle fast.
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    Sponge or cloth app. pad when applying int. dressing

    When applying interior dressing ( vinyl or leather ) does it make much of a difference if you’re using a microfiber cloth, cloth applicator pad or a yellow spongy material applicator pad. I ask because when using Griots “Leather Care” today 1 one of the videos I saw the guy kept talking...
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    suds and no suds when aggitating cleaner with brush

    I used a brush today when using my vinyl cleaner. I’ve never done this. In the past it’s always been terry cloth towel + spray + wipe = done. I can see where using a brush to agitate the cleaner would be effective on a dirty piece. But how effective is it on interior that’s already...
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    ? about Griots "Leather Care" liquid.

    I used Griots "Leather Care" liquid today. I realy liked it. But can someone clarify how I am suppose to use it. The video on the website says leave for 30 mins ( maybe 30-60 mins? ) come back and wipe of any excess. The bottle just says apply and wipe off. Another video I saw said apply and...
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    I tried Car Guys "Super Cleaner" today

    After purchasing an Avalon Hybrid that all changed. I had a lot of my supplies/towels still but decided I should probally invest in some new stuff. As per my previous post I’ve only used diluted “Simple Green” to clean my interior before applying dressing in the past. I purchased...
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    Wash, Iron, Clay, Polish, Glaze, Seal then wax?

    Back when I detailed my 1990 ( Diamond Pearl Black ) Nissan 300zx I used a 3 step system. After washing: 1) Very light cleaning compound by hand 2) Light hand polish 3) Wax Looked amazing. And still does today. But the game has changed. Nowadays theres Iron removers ,sealers...
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    Your go to interior cleaner b4 protectant ?

    Looking for advice on a product(s) to use cleaning ( degreasing?) on the vinyl interior pieces on my 13’ Avalons ( black ) interior. Years ago I used to use a diluted “Simple Green” mixture on the interior of my 300zx before applying a protectant. What do you guys use? Is “Simple...
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    Dish soap , water and a squegee for windows

    I`m nervous to make this post... But for years I`ve been using dawn dish soap, water and a squegee on my house windows. Worked great. Streak free shine. Faster and cheaper then window cleaner with a better result. Been doing it for years on our cars.... ............................ How much...
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    De-Ionized systems. Yay or nay... & or Reverse Osmosis?

    De-Ionized Systems. ( I`m sure this has been done to death ) I`m sure there are tons of posts about this but Id like to get some more current feedback. Heard about these many years ago. Watched some videos and sound fantastic. Do any of you or know of anyone...
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    3M perfect it clay before placing 3M pro clear bra. Should I?

    Next week I`m planing to have a 3M pro clear bra installed ( by a 3m pro selected installer ) to my entire front bumper. I recently just purchased my car. see my introduction post. here -->...
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    1st purchase. Chemical Guys Overhaul. - MASSIVE INVESTMENT

    Just made a solid investment: Chemical guys: Big MoFo Chenille Microfiber Scratch-Free Wash Mitt Cherry Fresh Blast Air Freshner 6 x Happy Ending Towel 2 x Chenille Microfiber Wash Mitt 2 x Fatty Super Dry Towel 2 x Large Waffle Weave Towel 18 x Workhorse Pro. Grade Microfiber Towels 2 x...
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    My intro. Hi everyone. Looking FWD to this forum.

    Hi, I just registered for this forum and wanted to introduce myself. I am the owner of a beautiful 90 300zx w. 99,000 miles ( Diamond pearl black ). Purchased it in ‘93. And like any teenager when they get a car you become obssesed with keeping it look gorgeous. This I when I got...
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