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I haven't posted on Autopia in a few years, but my car recently got quite a bit of hail damage. After the storm cleared, I immediately started thinking of how I'd get the car fixed. I got in touch with Jim at Jimmy Buffit and got things going. Jim said my car was one of the harder cars...

I was at mom's house putting some sealant on her car today, and grandma (mom's mother-in-law) saw my car in the driveway so she decided that meant she was invited to stop by. Spent about 2.5 hours on Friday polishing it, couple more hours earlier in the week claying and washing.. A clean car is...

Was working on mom's 99 Buick Century today, and while I had my little spotlight dealio out inspecting the windows, I noticed that the high gloss plastic on the B-pillars between the windows looked awfully swirled. It's not textured or painted, just really glossy. I got out a yellow foam disc...

Got my order of free (paid for shipping) DP samples today, but only 2 different products. 2 bottles of the Waterless Auto Wash and the Premium Surface Shield. I like PB's Spray & Wipe, so I wasn't too disappointed because I figured I'd use the DP Waterless Auto Wash, but would have liked to...

At my last job, I had talked to one of my coworkers about car wax a couple times and promised to show him what my "good stuff" could do. He held me to that promise :) So I introduced him to a low-level of Autopia style detailing today, using his bright red Monte Carlo as the subject. Didn't...

Not a detailing (or car related at all!) poll, so I figured this goes better in here... What browser do you use for most of your web browsing?

I already have SRP, but am wondering what else I can use it on / with. I've only used it on paint so far, and just as a base for EGP at that. Works great, but I'm wondering if I shouldn't try it for other uses, or if I should pick up something like AIO or Poorboy's Pro Polish for other...

Looked like all of the NXT products are 20% off at Meijer this week. Paste and liquid wax, speed wax, glass cleaner, and tire shine are all that I remember from my store. Actually, come to think of it, maybe it was all the Meguiar's products because I remember another one of their tire shines...

Last day is this Friday.. "They just ran out of funding" said my on-site contract company supervisor guy. My department head wouldn't even break the news to me. Pretty crappy. I was just starting to feel comfortable there too. :( Graduated college in December 03, took me till July 04 to...

When I got in to my mom's car today, I noticed that she had spilled fingernail polish on her driver's seat. She said she had thrown the bottle on the seat and come back later to notice that some had leaked out. She used a Kleenex to clean up what had not yet dried, but there's about a 2" x 2"...

Anyone tried Sonus Acrylic Glanz (or Spritz for that matter) with Autoglym EGP? Does Autoglym have a QD that is designed to go with EGP? I'm happy with the way Meg's FD looks as far as restoring that 'just waxed' look after a wash, but would like a product that restores some protection for...

I think I like it! :up Prep was clay and polished the horizontal surfaces. I applied the Super Resin Polish w/ a Sonus blue pad on the PC and removed w/ a Sonus MF bonnet over the stock PC pad. When I washed the car, I left a few sections wet.. the hard water was sure to cause spots.. And...

Since I did my A2Z test at little wrong a couple months ago, I decided to try a A2Z vs Meguiar's Hot Rims test this time, again on Mom's car.. and I followed the directions! (I think ;) ) Both wheels I played with were on the front. The car had not been washed in at least a month, probably...

I just got my Autoglym "twins" from David B, and may have some time to play with them on Sunday (otherwise will wait until next weekend).. Anyone care to share some tips and tricks for working with the Extra Gloss Protection? Seems like it is supposed to be similar to SG, so I'm wondering if...

I just got my PC a couple weeks ago and have used one of my 6.5" LC white polishing pads on about 1 full car in total. Half of one car w/ DACP, half on another car w/ Pinnacle's new Swirl Remover. I used a 5" flexible backing plate. The pad was washed after the DACP session using a mild...

Is Trim Shine good for wheel wells? Under the hood? Where do yous guys use it? Hehe. I was at Meijer tonight, and naturally had to wonder in to the car care section. Wanted some Armor All Tire Foam for the wheel wells. Trim Shine was on clearance for $2.70 from $3.99 so I just had to...

I picked up a PC from Lowes and pads from CMA and TOL this past week, so I naturally had to try my stuff out today! The PC is MUCH more powerful than my poor little Craftsman buffer. The two just don't compare. Anyone using one of the cheaper buffers would be well advised to upgrade! I...

Since the PC is so popular around here, I figure this will give me a good representation of its durability. Anyone had one break / fail due to normal wear and tear? Saw at least one report of a failure, but that may have been due to improper use. The thread about repackaged stuff has me...

Was just over at my Uncle's house with my mom, and her car was parked right under a tree. When we left, there were tiny sap drops all over the windshield and hood (and I imagine the roof and trunk, though I didn't look). The car has week old S100 on the horizontal surfaces, and it got a couple...

Rolled past 100,000 miles on Friday... All the exactly 100k shots were blurry, so this will have to do.. On Thursday the 15th I did SEPC / EX-P. I applied another coat of EX-P after a QEW wash today. Trying to decide if I like S100 on top or not. Might do half the hood tomorrow...