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    How to clean spots off instrument gauge consolel plastic cover?

    How to clean spots off instrument gauge console plastic cover? This is the instrumentation console where all my gauges are like rpm, mph, oil, etc. The plastic has around 5-10 spots. Its not the haze I have seen from things like armor all residue in the past. It looks like hard water spots on...
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    Dings are driving me crazy (It is a short drive)

    Does anyone know of any do it yourself ding kits that improve the look of dings? Thanks in advance.
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    A couple of questions regarding some broken clear coat

    On my rear bumper around my license plate frame a 3 inch by 2 inch section of clear-coat seems to have come off the paint. It looks like cerran wrap just hanging there. I'm going to look to improve the situation but I'm not looking for perfection. My questions. 1. Can I trim off the...
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    Does clear coat give touchups the matching color?

    I have some touchups that seal but the black is flat looking. Is it the addition of clear coat that makes the paint shiny?
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    Is rubbing alcohol on a qtip OK to use on paint before doing a few touchups?

    I have a bunch of little spots on my hood to touch up. The hood has some wax on it. Is rubbing alcohol on a qtip OK to use on paint to clean the wax out of bad spots before doing a few touchups? Any other suggestions? I'm not looking for perfection. More like protection from the spots spreading...
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    Does anyone know of a touch up paint to cover road rash on factory alloy rims?

    Does anyone know of a touch up paint to cover curb rash on factory alloy rims? I'm not looking to sand down or make them perfect. I'd just like to touch them up so it is less of an eye sore and so that they are protected. Thanks in advance.
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    I noticed a small cut in the vinyl of a door panel. Anyone know any good DIY fixes?

    I noticed a small cut in the vinyl of a door panel. Anyone know any good DIY fixes? Thanks in advance. :)
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    Any advice on how to handle around 6 inches of parking curb rash on my car nose?

    It isnt horrible but I'd like to hide it. I could just respray that little portion but I wouldnt want to do any hard sanding.
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    A person online reccomended Rejex. Has anyone here tried it? Any thoughts?

    Amazon.com: Corrosion Technologies Rejex 16OZ Car Wax: Home Improvement RejeX: Nothing Sticks but the Shine!
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    I picked up a Black Miata today and I figured I would ask the experts some advice

    1. The dealer put 2 large sticker information papers on the inside of my passenger window which is tinted. How can I get the scotch tape glue off the window WITHOUT damaging the tint on the winow? 2. I have Meguiers Showcar Glaze. After I use that should I also put on a wax? I have some...
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    Does anyone know any methods to align a hood?

    My hood in the front of the car on the drivers side is raised up a little. I'm kind of a perfectionist so it drives me nuts. Does anyone know any methods to align a hood? I dont see any adjustable points on the hinges or the latch. It doesnt need to go too far down but would make a huge...
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    Does any place sell some DIY black undercoating?

    I messed up the underside of a car a bit when a jack slipped and a jackstand created 2 small gashes in the underside of the car. Its not bad but I'd like to improve it. Is there any over the counter black or gray undercoating for sale?
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    Looking for somebody that knows how to sand 2 small areas in San Antonio TX

    A year ago I found somebody to do my dads PDR on this board. I wonder if anyone can recommend somebody to sand 2 separate one inch spots and maybe add a little bondo on the cheap in the San Antonio area? Probably better to have a pro than me doing it if the cost is right.
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    What grit sand paper should I use to do 2 small rust spots?

    What grit sand paper should I use to do 2 small rust spots? I have 2 rust spots near the windshield. Both are about a centimeter wide by an inch long. 1 has bubbled up a bit to be rough to the touch. I was planning on attaching some sand paper to a pencil eraser to be precise but I dont know...
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    Need advice for dull Silver Metalic Paint

    I just got a Solara Convertible this week which is Lunar Mist (Silver Metalic). The paint seems kind of dull. How can I get the paint to shine again without spending a lot? I have a little klasse left in my garage but not enough for a whole car. I have some Mothers yellow carnuba wax...
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    Please help. My hood crashed down on a tool putting 2 dime size bumps on my hood.

    I have an older car that I was right about to sell so this is a bad time for this to happen. I dont really want to put much money in to the car before selling it. My hood crashed down on a tool putting 2 dime size bumps on my hood. Any ideas on punching them back down?
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    Would like some advice on a couple of rusts spots and paint

    I will be receiving a car soon that has 2 small 1 inch rust spots around the windshield and one 2 inch by 3 inch bad paint spot on the back bumper. I dont want to invest any real big money in to this car. I was thinking of just some bondo and sand paper for the rust followed by some spray on...
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    Can anyone recommend a way to find a reputable fair priced paintless dent repair guy

    Can anyone recommend a way to find a reputable fair priced paintless dent repair guy for my dad in San Antonio TX?
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    Can anyone recccomend a way to find a reputable paintless dent repair guy for my dad

    Can anyone recommend a way to find a reputable fair priced paintless dent repair guy for my dad in San Antonio TX?
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    What is the best way to make a black cloth convertible top black again?

    This Solara convertible top is black but it has some spots that dont look totally black except when wet. Does anyone know a method or product to give those spots a black look even when not wet? Thanks in advance.
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