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Besides E-Bay, where would be a good place to sell Pads / Backing Plates? I have some extra Lake Country CCS Pads / Backing Plate brand new I am looking to sell. Any suggestions would be appreciated Thx Dave New Jersey

Just moved into an apartment complex, and would like to purchase an ELECTRONIC WATER SPRAYER to wash the car in a traditional manner. One which was a 5 gallon or larger tank. Any recommendations of a good quality one???? Yes...I know I can use ONR, but I want to thoroughly spray down the...

With Autopia being a wonderful site for expert recommendations, I would like your recommendation on an exterior Wax / Sealant. My car is a 2006 Corvette in Silver Metallic. With only 6000 miles, it stays in the garage most of the time, with little exposure to outside elements. Never sees...

While drying my wheels on my Corvette C6, I accidentially picked up a small pebble in the towel, thus scratching the clearcoat on one of my wheels. About 2" long. Obviously, this is upsetting. Can any of you detailing experts, provide me with a good suggestion of how to remove a "light...

As an owner of a 2006 Corvette C6, the factory high-polished wheels leave something to be desired. In my opnion, the finish is more "milky" than "high-polished" Additionally, I have some very light scratches on the Clearcoat...probably the result of regular washing. I would like to have...

Curious whether the majority of the Detail Sprays contain waxes, sealants, fillers etc... I tried a brand last year on my Corvette (Machine Silver Metallic) and honestly felt that the Detail Spray actually "decreased" the metallic look / finish by applying an additional layer on top of the...

Living in a condo complex which provides no outside hose...it is a challenge to wash my car. Typically, I have had to drive to the self-serve car wash. Thinking about purchasing a Portable Sprayer, to wet / rinse the car. In looking at Amazon, there are a variety of models...from pump style...

With the winter finally in full force here in the Northeast, it is time to start washing the car inside the garage...thus my interest in Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine. For someone who has used the product extensively, would you please share your process / techniques / tricks? How are you...

GARAGE BUILDER REFERRAL - I am considering having a new free standing garage built at my home in Northern New Jersey (Bergen County). Looking for some referrals for constuction company / builder who specializes in garages... If you have had a custom garage built in New Jersey, and can refer a...

As a member of Autopia, I have learned many insightful things about detailing / car care. It is with this that I would like to contribute with an great item I came across recently… an instructional DVD pertaining to Detailing / Buffing your car. It’s called “Buffing With...

As a regular user of Optimum Polish and Optimum Car Wax, I recently had the opportunity to try two of their newer products...Optimum Poli-Seal and Optimum Opti-Seal. My decision to use these products was based on my desire to find an long standing protectant for my daily driver...a 2002 Ford...

As the winter months approach in the Northeast and the temperature drops, one of the most upsetting things is the inability to wash the car myself...to keep the dirt and road salt off the paint. My car will never see an automatic car wash, nor will I allow another person to wash her. I am...

Does anyone know of a manufacturer who sells a "small" sized Polisher / Buffer (for detailing imperfections, such as paint chips and tight areas around the car, etc...) Upon picking up my car a few months back from NCM, I witnessed the detail department using a small handheld polisher (with...

In comparing Griots Car Wash, Meguiars #00 and TOL Bubble Bath, which would you consider most mild?

Quick question for you experienced detailers who use OPTIMUM POLISH & COMPOUND. Recently purchased a used car, which has not been detailed for a few years. Very light oxidation. Car is Gold Metallic. With the two options below as a starting point, which would you feel to be the more...

For those who use OPTIMUM CAR WAX, I would like to get some opinions as to the BEST WAY TO APPLY / REMOVE. Do you recommend using a damp Microfiber to make the process easier? Do you spray directly on the paint or on the Microfiber? Thanks

Planning to purchase the Gilmour Foam Gun. Just curious which size canister would be good for an average sized car...Quart or Half Gallon. What size canister to you have? Thanks

Opinion question: What color do you find most challenging to detail? Or should I say "most difficult" to get a good reflection?

I was wondering if any company makes a DETAILERS DUFFLE BAG / CADDY...something I can easily carry all my car cleaning products, towels etc... A bag which has multiple pockets. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Never used a foam gun. I am just curious how much water pressure is despursed from the foam gun. Does it simply provide a soapy application to the car, or does is act more like a pressure washer (to remove the dirt)? I am looking to purchase a foam / wash gun to apply the soap with enough...