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Morning Everyone, If you had to do a detail job without any shade options and early morning or later evning are not viable how would you deal with the situation? I want to do a full detail on my ride before winter shows its ugly face. My schedule at work is making it almost impossible to...

I'm now living in a townhouse complex that does not have garages. I picked up some QEW after reading many posts on this site. I haven't tried it yet....its been hotter & humid as hell here the past week. What about detailing? I have no shelter what so ever and I've always known polishes...

Morning Everuone, I've searched and read many threads regarding QEW. I was wondering, when the car is not too dirty...like has pollen and dust on it and no real road grime can QEW be used in the same manner as a QD? I know many of you pre-soak a panel by using a squirt bottle, but can I...

Work is kicking my *ss and I can't seem to find a day to give my ride a full detail before it starts to snow....I'm in NYC. How would #26 fair in the winter months? I know lengevity is an issue....so I will be re-applying around christmas and then again Early Feb. Will it hold up...

Quick question for the gurus: Does topping a sealant like Megs #20, NXT, Klasse SG, or Zaino with a carnuba topper aid to extend longevity of the sealant? Reason I ask.....last detailing on my GTP was in May. Car was clayed, prepped with AIO, sealed with NXT (x1), and topped with #26...

Evening Everyone, I have a 2003 Bonneville and it has swirls all over the place. Last weekend I spent a day doing a full detailing: Washed Clayed Washed Megs #82 & CMA White Pad Klasse AIO x 1 Klasse SG x 1 Car looked great when I was done. Today I noticed that the swirls are...

Afternoon Everyone, I was planning on polishing with Megs SFP to remove some minor swirls and scratches. I understand that SFP leaves a great polished surface and very good shine. Can I go straight to Klasse SG or do I first need to apply AIO? Many thanks in advance George

Evening everyone, After this hell of a winter I'm getting ready to do my spring detailling. Car has some swirls and light scratches.....I've decided to try a new routine...but think I may be over doing it....what do youthink: Wash Clay Wash #82 SFP #3 Machine Glaze AIO SGx3...

Morning Everyone, Its time for my spring detailing and need some help. I've read so much on this sight I think I've confused myself to no means! I usually wash, clay, wash again, Polish with Megs #3, then Megs #20, followed by Megs # 26 Paste....I've been happy with this. This year...

Good Morning Everyone, I'm getting ready to give my car the spring detailing...even though its snowing today! My routine starts with a good washing following by clay and then a second washing to remove any residues. After the clay I ususally use Megs #3 with a white pad, this time I'd...

Hi Everyone, Is it possible to create 2 separate working environments in a 2 car garage for 1) working on my car, and 2) woodworking......I still want to be able to park my cars in there! I didn't want to put up any walls in the garage....woodworking creates alot of dust....which doesn't...

Good Evening All, A friend has a 2003 BMW with a beige interior. His front doors and sill plates are getting marked up by peoples shoes....mostly from black rubber soles. Is there any way to safely clean up the scuff marks? Thanks, George

Hi Everyone, What kind of shop rags do you guys/gals use when working on your cars. Not detailing your cars......but doing stuff like engine work, oil changes, etc I bought a "bag of rags" from costco....those red shop towels......and now have the delima of wht to do with the dirty...

Afternoon Everyone, Those with silver cars.......what polishes/sealants/waxes do you use? I am trying to achive some depth, gloss, and wetness in the paint of my 2003 GTP. My usual detailing regiment is Megs #3 machine polish followed by Megs #20 with #26 Paste topper. The car looks...

Dear All, While perusing the Griot's catalog I saw a "Griot's Tip" which stated that mixing thier car wash soap & Best of Show wax results in a mixture that will add wax to the car as you wax....kinda like a quick wax would. Is this true? I would think that the wax would wash away with...

My ride is in need of a serious detail after this past winter. I can't seem to find enough time in one sitting to do all the prep....wash, clay, polish, seal, wax Can this be done over the course of a couple days? I don;t have a garage, but I do have a 4 layer car cover. I was...

I ordered a bunch of different MF towels which include Viper MF, Meguiars Ultimate Wipe, and some lesser known internet brands. I'm also going to try PakShak soon. One thing I noticed which disturbed me was the tread used to stich the ends. Especially on the Megs Ultimate Wipe. First it...

Hello Everyone, I want to complie a travel sized clean up kit for my trunk. So far I have several MF towels, QD, Eagle 20/20, and Megs Quik Wax. What else do you guys/gals have in your trunk for daily maintenance? Question about the towels.......do you wash your towels are each...

Good Morning Everyone, I got a problem I need some advise. My last detail was back in early October when the weather was still unseasonally warm here in NYC. I was hoping to get 1 more in b4 winter....winter is HERE and I didn't have time. The car has #20 with a #26 paste topper on...

I'm wondering if I am being somewhat anal.......I was my MF towel after every use......even if I simply clean off some bird poop. Needless to say I am washing "car towles" more often than my bath towels. Is this excessive? George