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Before the advent of the modern gadgets used by Autopians, what did the oldtimers use to detail cars? Pure elbow grease? What were the predecessors of the PC/Flex/rotary, and what substituted for clay.....? Just curious.....

I've read on here about the commonly known causes of swirling and light scratches on car paint, but there is a factor that hasn't been mentioned - I believe swirls and light scratches can be caused by driving a dirty car. I've experienced normal dirt and grime accumulating on flawless paint on...

I applied 531 on the plastic exterior trim, and although it went on very streaky, it did settle evenly after a few hours. However, after 2 days the 531 is still wet to the touch - I can actually smudge the plastic surface with a finger. I shook the bottle well before use, and applied it...

A question from a noob, haven't really seen a definitive answer so far: I've put DG 601 and 3 x 111 on my new car about a month ago, and have applied AW recently. The paint is still beading well, very happy with durability so far. My question is, a few months from now, or whenever the 111...

I've just recently acquired a 2008 Prius in Silver Pine Mica (translation=light metallic green). Being clueless pre-Autopia discovery, I got some Turtlewax (yes, I was a caveman) and Meguiar's Wax (that should have redeemed me some, shouldn't it?) and went to wash and wax the car. I applied...