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    HELP!!! 303 disaster!!!

    I used 303 canvas protectant for covertible top on my car a few days ago. After I finished washing my car and drying it, I found that the 303 overspray didn't wash off and formed a stubborn hazy film all over my window and paint. I tried FI, Zaino QD, and even some #9 and it doesn't come off...
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    Moving to Germany, what should I do with my baby

    Hi guys, I just can't seem to get off this forum, I love this stuff. Anyways, I got a question that is somewhat unrelated to detailing but definetely related to car-care and I'm hoping to get some suggestions. I'm from Vancouver, Canada and I recently got a offer for a research position...
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    Removing sharpie doesn't equal cleaning properties.

    After reading all these posts discussing cleaning abilities, I'm going to try and tackle this issue from a different perspective I don't believe that one should jump to the conclusion that a certain product has cleaning properties just because it removes the sharpie marks from a washer...
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    S100 afterthoughts

    I recently ran out of Zaino and decided to get my hands on some much-talked about S100. First impression was great. The car still had some Zaino left on since application in december and I've applied 2 layers of s100 so far. will be going out to put another layer on and hopefully take some...
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    Detailers in Vancouver?

    I'm looking for a fellow autopian in Vancouver, Canada. I've lost my confidence in BodyShops. They charge a lot yet with only mediocre results. My PC, pads and various detailing supplies were stolen last year, and since I'm currently living in an apartment, I find it hard to detail my car...
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    Nxt Deprivation

    I just recently used up all my Zaino and wanted to give the NXT a try. The weather has been really crummy for a few weeks and today I woke up and it's a bright and shiny day out there. I got so excited about detailing my car but just to found out that NXT is not available in Canada yet:sosad i...
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    Looking for detailers in Vancouver

    Hi guys, I am looking for a fellow Autopian in Vancouver who's willing to help me do some work on my car. I have a Z4 and it's in pretty good shape but it has some imperfections here and there. I used to be able to work on my car until my garage was broken into earlier this year and my PC...
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    Time for body shop paint to cure

    Hi everyone. I own a Sterling Grey Z4 and it's got a few deep scratches and impact marks (hit and run and keyed by someone) and I have sent it to a body shop for repair today (wednesday). The shop says the car will be ready on Fri. and I am wondering how much time should I wait before I clay...
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    Time for body-shop paint to cure

    Hi everyone. I own a 2003 Sterling Grey Z4 and just recently, my car was involved in a hit and run accident on the rear right bumper, and someone also keyed my rear right fender:angry :angry :angry . I am really upset but there isn't much I can do other than taking it to a body shop. I took...
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    Newbie here...comments anyone?

    Took me a few days to finish working on these cars. The kiwi leather in the M3 was so hard to clean. Dye transfer from pants have locked in pretty deep to the leather. I wasn't able to get all of it out :angry :angry :angry Suggestions anyone? I just wash/clay/wash and 3 coats of zaino...
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    I'm MAD!!!!!

    Someone broke into my garage a few days ago and took my boombox, pressure washer, porter cable and bike. this is stupid and I think this city (vancouver) sucks!:angry :angry :angry
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    Suggestions for a Z4

    Hi guys. I got the Z4 about a month ago and have had much fun driving it. The color is sterling grey and unfortunately, I forgot to ask the dealer not to detail it and now I have fine scratches and small imperfections on the car. Last weekend, I proceeded to dawn, clay and applied 2 coats...
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    Is Zaino sufficient?

    Hi everyone. I am new to the world of detailing and I've been reading lots of posts and now I have some questions that I hope all you professionals out there can help me answer. I just got a Sterling Grey Z4 3.0 a few days ago and I want to make sure that I am doing the proper things to...
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