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Are IPA wipe downs required when using compounds like M105 or Menzerna's SIP or IP? If so, at what ratio?

Is their such a thing as polishes that work better on light or dark vehicles? My Tahoe is pewter colored and I would like a polish that would optimize that color. I currently have M105, Menzerna IP and FP II, Klasse, and Blackfire Gloss Enhancing Polish. So far I have only tried the Menzerna...

I just got a bottle of M105 from Classic today and I am wondering if it is the "new" formula that can be used by DAPs. The bottle on shows pics of hand application and rotary application in the instructions.

I think I am going to buy a new ride soon. Maybe in the next 6 to 8 months. I know I want a rear wheel drive with a V8. Needs to be a four door because I have a family. And it generally has to be kick-ass. I don't want another SUV. I am seriously considering this: Pontiac G8 GXP

Any tips on detailing around badges and symbols. I just usually tape them over during polishing/waxing and then give them a wipe down with detailing spray when I'm done.

Does anyone know what the speed setting numbers on the PC 7424 equate to in RPMs? For example 1 = x RPM. Better yet can the movement be counted in RPMs since it really "rotate"?

Based on pics I have seen on here, a lot of you guys use halogen lights. I always thought florescents were better to use so I had 3 rows installed in my garage and I made a mobile florescent light that I move around the vehicle with me as I work. Are halogens better? I have a Craftsman halogen...

I have been amazed at the shots of the cars done with the KBM. Is there a how-to guide for this method? I really would like to experiment with it.

Anyone using a pnuematic garden sprayer to apply wheel and/or tire cleaner. I was thinking about trying this to help save me a few seconds on a mobile detail. I'm not sure if this method would work with gel type cleaners like Menzerna or Black Fire. I was thinking of trying it with the...

I parked at 5:30. Came back at 7pm and had this HUGE dropping on the hood. Easily 2 inches across. It must have been dropped by one of these: Went home and got out the QD and Miracle Towel. In only 1 hour - not even in the sun - this thing had dried and started baking. It took me 10...

They have two distinct surfaces on the Miracle Towels. One is close knit side and one is more of a "shag" side. When you detail, do you use one side as opposed to the other for certain things? I don't - I interchange. Always wondered about this...

NSXNEXT came up with the upset in winning the Zaino shine-off at the Park Avenue Annual Acura CL/TL meet. Some stiff competition to be sure but he came away with it. Congrats! http://www.autopia-carport.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=11133 :xyxthumbs :xyxthumbs

I have a pretty new Cali Water Blade that I am not going to use. I have a Black car and its just too dangerous. Anyone have anything interesting to trade for it? They are $20 at a store so the trade should be something somewhat of value.

I saw a product that had the following claim: Autosol Ice Free When frost and icy conditions are expected, spray the outside of your windshield with Autosol Ice Free. It forms a protective layer to prevent ice from sticking to the windshield. Works up to three days. You’ll never have to...

Okay, 2 weeks ago I SMR'd, AIOx2, SGx3, SOUVx2 and it looked great. Since then, the car has been dry and in the garage and I have been de-dusting with CaliDuster and Pinnacle QD. This past week, the car has been outside and it has rained quite a bit on it. It also has been thoroughly...

Anyone want to trade some Klasse AIO/SG and Blitz samples for a similar package of Zaino stuff? I saw my car using zaino and I really liked the reflective shine - I didn't think I would like it but I want to see it up-close and personal. All I need is enough to do a single panel. Anyone...

I am selling my 1979 Mercedes 450 SEL sedan. It has 118,000 well documented miles and is in great shape. I have over 20 pictures loaded up at this address: http://www.netSnapShot.com/b?ACCOUNT=966&KEY=4 I am the third owner with the second being my parents. It has been in the family...

I have never been able to get the leather seats on my mercedes really clean. I have used Lexol cleaner over and over but to no avail. What would you suggest to really get the dirt out of a 24 year old car? I need something pretty drastic and serious because they were not cleaned well in...

So I finally finish the spring cleaning and am driving down some highway and WHAM! a bird slams into my windshield right at the top where it meets the roof. :eek: So I get home and am cleaning feathers and other bird-like substances off the windshield and roof - no scratches. And no, I...

You've seen the commercials. It takes out any stain; ANY STAIN! So I had some acid rain stain on the hood that I could not seem to get out and although on my black car only I seemed to be able to see it, I still knew it was there. So I mixed up alittle OxyClean with water and let it sit...