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I'm always a sucker for new products, so I'll likely order some new BF shortly. For those of you who have tried the new BF protectant, any advice on applying over existing "old" BF? Should I or shouldn't I? Also, assuming I decide to strip it all and start over, should my existing stock of...

After seeing a few suggestions here on the forum, I decided to try a vinyl eraser for removing residue from exterior trim. Being an (almost) ex-carnuba user, I had several places on my trim that were stained with white residue. In addition, I had some OLD pre-Autopia residue on the sunroof and...

I'm fed up with Vinylex (too glossy inside, doesn't last long enough outside), so I ordered some 303 yesterday. Should I do anything to prep the "Vinylexed" surfaces, other than normal shampoo, prior to first application of 303? Any special hints or tricks with 303? I'm planning to use it...

I just found a decent deal on some used 17" wheels. Three have some curb rash. As I am in no big hurry to install, I thought I'd take a stab at refinishing them myself, but I have no idea how to do it. The wheels are a clearcoated anthracite (that's grey for all you heathens out there ;)...

I'm disappointed in the way Vinylex holds up my exterior black trim, specifically on the horizontal bumper surfaces. Applied it last week using the following steps: - First coat application. Let sit for 20 minutes. Buffed. - Waited 30 minutes. - Applied second coat. Let sit for 20...

ShowroomLincoln - Saw your last post regarding longevity in the other Aquapel thread. Have you tried anything like 303 wiper blade treatmet in conjunction with the Aquapel? As I said before, I never really liked Rain-X, but given the cost, I'd like to make the Aquapel last as long as...

Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed a growing selection of detailing supplies at Target? A few samples... BIG jug of Gold Class car wash - $6.95 Endurance tire treatment - $7.99 Huge variety of tire/undercarriage brushes. I am curious as to whether any one has tried their "del...

I went through some of the old posts regarding preparing the glass for application. Saw where "pure alcohol glass cleaner" or naptha were the two recommended pre-application cleaners. Question, if I use something like Stoners to get any grime or post-shampoo residues off the windows, is...

Anyone ever try this? I saw a post on another board from a guy who is VERY knowledgeable about car <em class='bbc'>maintenance[/i] and he recommended Soft Scrub (the one w/o bleach) to remove wax residue from black trim. Ran a search, but came up with nada. Any experiences?

A buddy of mine stopped by this weekend after I BF'd my car. He drives a red early 90's vintage BMW. He has always waxed the car so the paint is in good shape. He wants me to help him duplicate the shine he saw on my car :xyxthumbs . By reading through the old posts, I know that there are...

I used BF for the first time two weeks ago. Being a long-time carnuba guy (and a wannabe Autopian) I performed an experiment along the way. On the rear trunklid and spoiler, I used BF on half and Zymol paste wax on the other. After two weeks and two washes, made the following observations...

I'm going to work on the warden's Pathfinder this weekend. It has metal bumpers and a spare tire rack that are painted a flat black. What do you guys do with this? Somehow polishing/waxing doesn't seem right because it's flat black, but then again, what do I know. Any and all...

First, I apologize for no pics, but of course, it started raining as I was finishing with the car, and the light in my garage just isn't good enough to do it justice. Anyway, thanks to all the advice, I used the 3M HG, Dawn washed, and then three layers of BF. Had a little trouble with the...

A little background... Drive a very red '97 Volvo. I've always taken pretty good care of the finish. When I have time, I use a polish followed by Zymol carnuba paste. When I'm short on time, I use the Zymol liquid cleaner-wax. In both cases, somewhat pleased with the results, but not the...

I've been reading and watching this forum for quite awhile. Although not as fanatical as alot of you guys, I think I qualify as a car nut. Anyway, I just ordered the Blackfire sealant for my pampered BRIGHT red Volvo 850 Turbo. Been using Zymol (the Carnuba paste). Looks great on the red...