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  1. So whats the best way to wash foam buffer pads and microfiber bonnets?
  2. Question on removing stubborn brake dust on wheels...
  3. Just a quickie (no wheel removal) exterior cleaning of the S4 today.
  4. Advice sought on scratches...also bumper residue cleaning.
  5. Is this a decent setup for "n00b detailing kit"?
  6. Carpet Stripes. How did they do it?
  7. Black Is Beautiful ..........................
  8. Adam's carpet cleaner or 303?
  9. remove dried up polish ?
  10. ne1 tried a product normally sold in Europe called Nanotol? It is supossed to seal the paint...more
  11. what's your fav micro fiber for removing polish and wax...stfa
  12. Novus Plastic Polish, not too good on B7 Piano Black Finish Help....
  13. Clear Bra...........
  14. Cracked buttons
  15. Another question - What is the best affordable vacuum I can pick up...
  16. Full Zaino detail this weekend. I need a little help!
  17. Car cover recomendation
  18. Suggestions on trim scratches.
  19. Guys, just had my car polished & waxed 2 weeks ago. Is it okay to wash it and...
  20. If you were using the 4 star line up for polish and sealant, would there need to be
  21. Question about dirt build up on rear of cars....
  22. Has anybody here ever tried Lucas
  23. w00000tttttt!!!!!! to Griots...we're having a local detail day and I sent them an e-mail to
  24. Here is what Menzerna FP2+FTG+FMJ looks like on a black car
  25. What's the safest way to clean the plastic over the instrument cluster?
  26. How many of you would be interested in the Adam's Essentials Kit if I were to run a special on them
  27. Chemical guys Concours 5050 wax on my silver b6.
  28. Stupid Neighbors....
  29. I know this may sound dumb but whats the best product to use for geting the wax off?
  30. Jin, how are you liking the Sonus pads did you get the swirl busters?
  31. Detail photos in NJ few miles from Phils place.
  32. Used the Prima line today on a black M3. Swirl, Finish and Epic.
  33. Help to remove swirl marks from plastic interior pieces.
  34. Some cars we did over here in the East this weekend...check it out...
  35. Before and After Detail Pics of 2 black cars... (Major MAJOR BWW)
  36. Adams and Menzerna
  37. About to place a big order of Menzerna products..some advice needed!
  38. Girly Man question.........
  39. Detailer
  40. deep rim scrapes fixable?
  41. <1 year old, do I need polish?
  42. Why Do Automated Car Washes Leave White Spots On Black & Chrome Trim?
  43. Black great when its done but man what a pain!
  44. what's teh best product and method for cleaning carpets? I have a very light colored interior
  45. How many uses....
  46. Wes Mantooth's All Road detail....exterior /engine
  47. bumper and window tips
  48. Quick Fall Detail...
  49. How to remove oily spots on Klasse SG ?
  50. Anyone try Prima Epic over Klasse AIO?
  51. Took Troy's advice...
  52. What Polish/Wax to use... where to buy
  53. Here's one for the experts...I need to buff out some bad scratches in the powdercoat(?) of...
  54. Zaino question
  55. Pics from last weeks detail after it got ruined by the gardeners
  56. What is a fair price to wash and wax my good friend's silver Acura TSX?
  57. do you guys know how to strip paint off plastic with out damaging the plastic?
  58. a clean Santorin S4
  59. I have been using Klasse SG topped with P21S, is there anything else that will make it "pop" more?
  60. Anybody have a good solution for dye transfer in light colored leather?
  61. Would any of you be interested in this Foam Gun, I've been using it lately and find it a great tool
  62. Here are (hopefully) some more pics of my A6's rejuvenation. Not bad for 10 year old paint and...
  63. Zaino or Other?
  64. The last detail from this weekend completed a few hours ago.
  65. A quick preview pic from my maiden voyage with the P-C...
  66. Full exterior detail on Saturday. Had to wait for good lighting to take pics.
  67. Help: Removing Tire Rubber marks from body
  68. Scratched wood trim
  69. Thanks to Nick at Detailers Paradise for the supply of Prima products for the product shoot-out.
  70. Detail LI-S4's Santorin S4
  71. Detailing in Europe, location, location , location
  72. New Products reviewed...Adams Brilliant Spray Glaze (BSG) and window cleaner.
  73. Advice needed: which r/o polisher to get? What are the benefits of a PC 7427 vs. a
  74. Most of you know we are running a winter detail special out here in NJ
  75. It started to drizzle while i was zaino'ing today. No time for good pics cause it got dark, but
  76. Reduce paint crazing?
  77. I've lost my local source of 1Z pearls. I'm thinking of trying the Prima products.
  78. after spending 7 hrs detailing an sl55 just as i finished waxing....
  79. PC and Prima products work really well together..Here is what I did sat morning
  80. Hand Waxing and store bought applicators. What's the best thing i can buy at the brick and mortar
  81. x-post: good license plate bolts/fasteners
  82. Does anyone here use halogen or florescent lighting when applying polish to their cars, if so
  83. Damn Pine needles
  84. Cali Duster...good or not so good?
  85. Car with paint that needs some TLC
  86. Has anybody here ever tried Liquid Glass?
  87. Does anyone have experience with a cordless Orbital Polisher
  88. Automatic car wash: once in a blue moon, or never?
  89. Thule Box, how to protect it from fading due to UV rays?
  90. Want to order a porter cable...not sure which pads to get...is there a kit thats a good deal?
  91. Some of the cars that our Adam's Philippines location did recently for a show in Manilla
  92. Just an observation that you guys are probably completely aware of
  93. While Scott (Germandriver) was going to H2O he stopped by for a full Adam's detail ..
  94. what can i do to take out pen marks on leather?
  95. The big detail is ALMOST done...for now I'm going to use P21S instead of FMJ but..
  96. Good detailer in San Francisco?
  97. Snake oil?
  98. Thoughts on griots garage polishes and waxes?
  99. Detailing with MER, but what else?
  100. Looking for pad/product recommendations
  101. NOVA area detailer?
  102. Got to detail my truck yesterday here some pics
  103. Hartford CT area detailer?
  104. Leather restoration
  105. Cleaning the headliner...
  106. Anyone have some tips on using the PC on windshield pillars and tight spaces? I plan..
  107. Leather Help
  108. Zaino'd for the first time today. Slighlty streaky. Used ZFX super duper dry fast mix with 10 drops
  109. First time using PC on my 02 Amulet Red..pics cant do justice
  110. Giving love to a shabby car.
  111. some bird poop left a mark in the clear coat after I washed the car
  112. 303 good to apply on leather or leather trim?
  113. Sort of detailing question: What is the best garage floor paint?
  114. What to do with a Phantom Black RS4?
  115. A blue S4 parked outside my office looks like hell. Dirty with swirl marks, brake dust and hand....
  116. Are terry cloth pads good if waxing by hand? I read that they cut on a orbital buffer.
  117. Fall Super Sale from Adam's Polishes 20% off of my remaining stock the NJ office
  118. any thoughts on this product? insight?
  119. bt: black/dark car waxing techniques...
  120. Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
  121. Ok, just washed my car yesterday, and found a "ghost poopie" on the roof of my car...
  122. best soap for stripping wax
  123. Thanks for all the purchases on the Adam's PC kit just so you know we have 3 left in stock
  124. Porter Cable must-have accessories and help?
  125. what is the best material for a 'wash mit'...you know what i mean :-)
  126. You say offgassing, he says
  127. Kimchee, please bring your paint-o-meter to Monterey.
  128. <XPost> Any help or additions to this would be appreciated. TIA
  129. How often is a full detail either with or without claybar to often? 2 weeks...
  130. Audi Emblem for kamei grill??
  131. My version of the "Miracle Detail".
  132. Official Adam's Dual Side Pad Special....please see inside.
  133. Adam's Porter Cable Kit Special $169.95 shipped.
  134. Ooops, how do I remove wall paint from my bumper?
  135. alright guys... I have a found a different source for the PO85RD, but some thoughts
  136. worlds best detailer :)
  137. Need to replace a piece of exterior trim on the door and can't remove the sticky stuff...
  138. anything to watch out for or consider when getting a clear bra? Also recommendations in OC area?
  139. Gave Paolo (SLVR6) a workout this weekend!
  140. Is Zaino Z-2Pro like wax or different? I"m wondering if there is some sealant i can applyl that's
  141. just clay'd the car. does that remove KLASSE AIO & polish?
  142. Best leather/carpet cleaner? Also best dash/interior surfaces cleaner?
  143. doh... =(
  144. How many of you would like to see a Adam's Special on the Porter Cable 7424 kit we offer?
  145. help removing scratches from windshield
  146. Hello from Adam's Polishes!
  147. First "experiment" with the PC and Prima Swirl..OLD dull motorcycle tank
  148. Will a Porter Cable really improve the results of a full detail?
  149. Some shots of the results from last weekends detail session...
  150. Already got my black and white pads from DP and thanks to nick for the freebie!
  151. Show of hands who wants in on the Menzerna PO85RD and what quantity
  152. And here she is... 1993 Ferrari 512TR rosso dino..
  153. Anyone try Powerball
  154. Lake country introduces new pads.
  155. Big thanks to Nick @ DP..Stuff arrived 1 day earlier..looks like my weekend is booked
  156. Detailed my car for the first time.
  157. Show of hands.. who would like to see a "shoot out" of some of the most popular products
  158. Do you use Quick Detialing Spray after every washing?
  159. Dash cleaner?
  160. While we're on gripes...here's one (FMJ vs. Zaino)...
  161. Tried out Prima Amigo tonight. Looks great on the car, however I have 2 gripes...
  162. Ordered the PC 7336 plus the Prima Epic and prima Amigo today..cant wait!
  163. Who has the best price on a Porter Cable these days?????
  164. Picked up my first clay bar kit today.
  165. Menzerna Car Care Kit -- is this recommended?
  166. a couple of high schoolers paintballed my car.. =(
  167. i have a 7336 pc and need some help on selecting some pads to polish with.
  168. Target has these MF towels by VROOM that are excellent. This is the big yellow one and
  169. for melange...menzerna products or something else?
  170. X-Post - Jin's detailing work (Mirrorworksdetail)...
  171. Jin, any of your work in here?
  172. Detailing Gurus.. I really need your help.
  173. Can someone recommend a good detailer in South Orange County, CA?
  174. New Adams pad kit alot better than their old one(weekend detail info inside)....
  175. Recommendations on an electric pressure washer?
  176. Detail from this weekned, car has 164k on it.....
  177. Damn you Jin, Phil and everyone else in the know....
  178. Menzerna PO85RD
  179. Question: Does Adams BSG remove wax?
  180. Need a few tips on technique with a 7424. Should I work in the direction of airflow...
  181. Clayed with soapy water last night because I was in a relative hurry and got my car back after 5
  182. Someone stole some of my pads from the dealership. Dammit.
  183. Leatherique tips?
  184. for the pro's- need your input please...
  185. paint depth and brief analysis
  186. Tried out my Powerball today (both the big and small ones). Wasn't impressed.
  187. Discouraged
  188. Removing Rear Door Trim on B6 A4
  189. Glasstint dameged, any sugestuion
  190. i'm an idiot. any advice?
  191. Just got my Mother's Powerball today. Questions on how to use it.
  192. Outfitting the shop ?: Vac-n-blo worth it, or is it no better than cheaper/smaller home vacs?
  193. 911 TT detail, now with pics
  194. Got one of these coming in tomorrow.... getting her prepped for an Italian Concours on Sunday
  195. Just got home from a detail on a 996 TT...god that car is beautiful. And even more so now. :)
  196. OK, so I just picked up the new car and it looks great. But...
  197. need advice...what to use on gunk & grime in door jams?
  198. PC with Zaino
  199. Another question: Isn't carnuba wax..carnuba wax?
  200. Ok..what is your top 5 list for polish/glaze?
  201. 3.0 B6 Chrome Trim Oxidation
  202. x-post from B6 A4 forum - what to use to clean pleather?
  203. im trying to decide on what product to use zaino or 4star. what does everyone suggest?
  204. touch-up for unpainted lowers
  205. Check this out, This is some expensive Wax/glaze...what a rip off!
  206. OK, after giving Adam props on his Spray Glaze, the sprayer breaks tonight. That's the 2nd of the 3
  207. Jin anounced his toys so here are mine.
  208. I have been using Zaino on my Moro S4 since I picked it up 6 months ago...
  209. Anyone ever used Griots "Bumper and trim reconditioner" on flat black pieces?
  210. Is it possible to buff/polish out faint hair-line scratches from your windows
  211. vwworld detailing forum!
  212. White flies attracted to black paint...
  213. On my tires maybe, on my wheels never
  214. 85RD secret sauce (22992) - still can't get it...
  215. Gotta give props to Adams Spray Glaze. Had a customer drop her BB A4 off for service
  216. please help. debadge gone wrong
  217. sorry bout that last one guys.... meant for my folks on NY/NJ/CT board
  218. disappointed by "special touch" ...
  219. RS4 X-post
  220. Trifecta.
  221. Rubber bristled lint brush from Linens & Things = teh awesome at pet hair removal from carpet.
  222. Kimchee, post some data from your paint meter concerning the amount, if any,
  223. Brilliant Black....clearcoat or no?
  224. Claybar recommendations? TIA
  225. 97 A4 with Pearl White paint...
  226. What's the easiest and cleanest way to remove badges? Specifically...
  227. Our new toy has arrived
  228. Holy smokes, I need to learn to use a rotary. Just spent 8.5 hours on a black A8L with
  229. Did anyone else catch the typo on Proper Auto Care's website? They are....
  230. I detailed the A2..
  231. By hand or with orbital buffer?
  232. What does clay bar REALLY do...
  233. What is the deal with people and black cars..don't they realize how much work they are to keep nice?
  234. Got my first gig here in Monterey....A8L....black over tan....lease return. It's actually in
  235. Wax over clear bra or don't waste the time?
  236. PC Question
  237. Wheel wax
  238. Where to get good touch up paint? (non-stealer)
  239. Are there any good waxes that can be bought at Kragen to use over Klasse?
  240. How do I safely remove pine sap?
  241. LOL....was at Cleveland Clinic today and someone had a full coat of wax...
  242. why claybar if I'm going to polish?
  243. Time to go shopping, Menzerna help please...
  244. No garage. It rains. What to do about the resulting spots?
  245. Need Paint/dent Detailing
  246. Menzerna wheel cleaner appears to be incompatible with Stoptech caliper paint :(
  247. removing air bag stickers
  248. New Car Wax
  249. What do you guys think about adding an extra step my detailing routine so it would be as follows...
  250. Recommendations for tire dressing? Because Meguiars NXT ruined my wheel...