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I plan to use OCW for the first time this weekend. After I wash and dry using OID I will put a coat of OCW using plush MF towels. I have done plenty of research on OCW application and I plan to use about 2 sprays per panel and spread then wipe off immediately. Do I have to prime the plush MF...

I don’t like my car going more than 2 weeks without a washing during the rainy season. More than a few times this year it has rained constantly on and off for two straight weeks. The car gets too much dirt build up to touch without doing a traditional car wash but can’t do that if it’s raining...

Last Saturday I finally used some Optimum products for the first time Car Wash Concentrate and QD, the soap worked well but the QD was amazing the gloss it leaves and hopefully soon I will get a chance to use Opti-Seal. My question is I have been washing and waxing my own cars since 1994 but I...

I have a new car and have no visible swirls a few hairline scratches that have to be seen under the right light and the right angle, I can live with them.. so I am looking for a very gentle pre-wax paint cleanser not trying to remove any paint or clear coat only trying to clean the paint after...

I was thinking of using this soap in my foam gun and after in my two bucket hand wash to help clean the paint before claying(followed by a rinse) and then adding Opti-seal. I did a SEARCH I know I can just use dawn but I rather try this stuff out. Seems like some use this as a car wash soap...

I just recently started using the sheeting method I take off the shut off valve/quick connect off the hose...I have searched and looked but couldnt find anything..... Is there a rubber boot for the hose end just in case you never know it might come into contact with the car???

Just recently I have noticed that my MF towels are leaving lint behind on glass this bothers me quite a bit. I have spent about three hours reading past threads about glass and it seems that the best way to have lint free glass is 1. WW MF glass towel 2. Surgical/huck towel 3. Griots Garage...

Last Saturday I used my Metro Blaster SideKick for the first time. Blaster® SideKick Has tremendous power for such a little compact handheld device it also works great to blow out the dust in the interior too. One of my biggest drying dilemas is what to dry first after drying the car the...

What size drying WW MF towels should I get advantages/disadvantages of small/large? I was thinking two large ones for paint and 1 small one for jambs??? here are the towels:MICROPAK 16" x 27" Ultra-Soft Waffle Weave Micro Fiber Towel and MICROPAK 25" x 36" Ultra-Soft Waffle Weave Micro Fiber Towel.

I want to start by saying I dont mean to get on everybody nerves asking questions, Its just I am like a little kid at the candy store. I had a decent wash regimen before but after spending some time here at autopia I believe I am improving my technique everyday I learn something new. There...

I have been reading everything I can on this site and everytime I come across something I like then I buy it or want to buy it for example foam gun, then I wanted EZ brushes but read and changed it to daytona brushes then remembered impulse buys end up being bad. Now maybe in the future I want a...

I am washing using the two bucket method but using two mitts..How many of you use two mitts? I wash using a sheepswool mitt so if i used two mitts I would use another sheepswool mitt for the bottom lower pannels of the car and how do you not get them mixed up if the mitts are the same??

I am happy with my wash technique, but after watching plenty of foam gun videos I would like to buty one. Anyone have any thoughts should I buy one or why I should not buy one??? Thanks...Buying the Glimour foam master II

What is correct way to clean aluminum/chrome/plastic trim around windows? I am not sure what the trim is made of on my 10 G37 looks like the front grill has this too It appears to be chrome but then looks like the same stuff as the INFINITI emblems might be plastic?? I use thick and plush MF...

I saw an Adam's video where after washing the car right after rinsing it QD is applied to the wet car then proceded to drying it. All the QD I have used do not say anything about using them on a wet car before drting it but it seems harmless and might help the hard water and might add gloss when...

I am not happy with the soap I am currently using. I was looking into these two Meguiar's Shampoo Plus one gallon from their pro detialing line I found this for 12.99 or NXT. Any thoughts on hese?? When you fill up your wash bucket do you fill with water firdt then saop to avoid suds or do...

Since I am not completely satisfied I am changing my washing regimen. Recently made a change to using genuine sheep’s wool mitt. It works great but it doesn’t seem to hold as much water and soap as other mitts. I want to try this mitt I have a microfiber chenille wash mitt Microfiber Chenille...

Just washed the car today after it has been raining on and off these last two weeks. The car is garaged and washed every week or every other week. The car is waxed after every wash with a spray wax. I make it a habit to not park under trees and especially when it’s raining. In the three months I...

Has anyone used P&S profesional detailing products? If you have what do you think of there waxes need help choosing a P&S wax?

I was using a synthetic wash mitt which does a really good job and very affordable so I can replace when needed but when its dry not in use it just doesnt feel very soft I know this doesnt mean that it is bad in anyway but after doing a search and reading all the past articles on wash mitts I...