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  1. Has anyone used the MVP polisher/buffer. Happy with the results?
  2. paint stain help
  3. Shiny Shiny Shiny Santorin! Mmmmmmmmmmmmm!
  4. Just got done doing my first detail ever on my new A4. After I got done and came back...
  5. WHEELWAX replacement arrived today....funny story
  6. 3M: Swirl Mark Remover or Imperial Hand Glaze?
  7. 3M Perfect-It Paste Wax #39526..opinions on this product..
  8. Help in LA area!
  9. Are synthetics "harder" than carnauba? What's the most scratch-resistant?
  10. leatherette interiors
  11. Is there a good do it yourself car wash place around Boston? Can't do it at my Apt. any more...:(
  12. Those with 1.8T A4's with leatherette interior: what do you clean the aluminum pieces with?
  13. Anyone know of a good hand wash in Atlanta?
  14. Time for the 1st wax job....
  15. UGH! Zaino stuff is so expensive. Could anyone recommend less expensive synthethic wax?
  16. Denver: Anyone know where to get a good car soap? (like Zymol or such)
  17. Water spots on S4 gunmetal colored side window trim.
  18. Help!! 2 questions!!!!
  19. Question about 3M's Perfect-it III Clay Bar
  20. microfiber towells
  21. Top 10 reasons I can tell I have been spending too much time on the detailing forum
  22. Clear bra
  23. Yikes!! Tree Sap!
  24. Hey Wheel Guy, here is a new thread on tribo-charging and antistatic. Explain your theories.
  25. Is there anything that I can use to get acid rain spots off my windows and car. Noticed it after..
  26. Detailing shops in the Chicagoland area
  27. Anyone have experience with Meguiar's #34 final inspection and One Grand show off?
  28. Parking Nicks on the back Bumper...
  29. Best Product - MacGuire's, Mother's or P21S?
  30. Used P21S Wax 1st time...WOW! So easy to apply and remove..anyone know if it's durable though?
  31. Blitz problems and junk on paint
  32. Ted K - (Where) does clay bar fit into your detailing routine?
  33. How do you get the wax residue from the black plastic pieces?
  34. Is this possible?
  35. Need help cleaning S4 wheels
  36. Pictures of my much-needed cleaning (and the blue leather interior)
  37. again.I am really impressed with this Mothers back to black
  38. One more vote for Blitz One Grand. It looks awesome. If its as durable as everyone says it is I'm
  39. I glaze and remove tar once a year. Will this slowly eat away at my clearcoat?
  40. Just got an A4 that didn't get much Love....
  41. Autodetail.com and passwords (warning)
  42. repost from a4 gen 2
  43. Vinegar vs. Hard Water Spots (it actually works!)
  44. Best place to get Clear Bra in CO (Denver)? TIA
  45. Anybody Try Liquid (Carnauba) Souveran from properautocare.com?
  46. Ok, I got the P21S, 3M IHG and Blitz and served it up...
  47. What's the next step/stage/level after 3M SMR? (i.e. what's more abrasive/coarse/etc)
  48. etched-in tree sap...wet sanding did the trick
  49. What do you guys use to buff out wax, polish, glaze, etc...?
  50. Clean muck from windows (from A6 Forum)
  51. I am about to become a detailing nihilist...
  52. Waxing and 3M IHG question
  53. So, last friday I use 3M IHG on several of the body panels with the worst swirls...(more)
  54. Car Care Specialists (carcareonline.com)
  55. Ok. Last time with the water spots...and question about stripping wax.
  56. Please give me your opinions on the products I'm about to buy...
  57. Claybar newbie questions.
  58. Am I just too lazy or what?
  59. What would you guys use to clean and get the brake dust on these rims?
  60. How good is the P21S wheel cleaner? Is it worth it?
  61. what is best for drying?
  62. x-post: VA/DC/MD detailer recommendations please.
  63. New detailing site that takes PayPal
  64. can I wait 24 hours between each step IHG/P21/Blitz? Just need to wash again, right?
  65. interesting essay on polishing
  66. best for tires
  67. Dull/cloudy chrome
  68. claybar question: zaino vs. mothers; is there a difference?
  69. How much do you hate driving behind trucks...
  70. Could too dry wax have damaged my paint?
  71. Followed directions from all of you and LOOK. this is just after the wash.
  72. How do I get rid of these?
  73. polishing stainless steel... brillo pad?
  74. Speaking of paint & interior codes, does anyone know how to de-code these ?......
  75. 2002 A4 OEM Wheels and Tires for sale
  76. Anyone have the paint code For a 97A4 Santorin ?
  77. Help! Out of P21S shampoo and need something for this weekend!
  78. How to paint plastic body trim?
  79. So.. 3M IHG is applied in a circular motion, is 3M Swirl Remover the same?
  80. Micro0Fiber Cloths
  81. What type of applicators do you use?
  82. Poll. Of the leather products you've used,
  83. Scratches and ink on leatherette
  84. which side of the p21s towel do folks use?
  85. Interior Door panels - scuffs
  86. Wheel Wax from Tirerack. Anyone have any experience with it?
  87. Clear Bra install in Orange County? I've called around and no one has experience installing these.
  88. Chemistry question, are any of these ingredients silicone?
  89. My plan to get rid od light scratches...
  90. Auto Visuals touch-up pen...I just started to use the pen today>>>>>>>>>
  91. Water spots are driving me nuts!! how to get rid of them.
  92. So I want to get a rotary polisher... Any suggestions? I have never used one in my life. TIA!
  93. Is there any way to get the Air Bag Safety sticker of the visors on a car with Alcantara head liner?
  94. I need to buy some wash...
  95. "dull" paint around exhaust area
  96. Cleaning Product Recommendations?
  97. Blitz revisited (a bit long)
  98. Going to IHG/PS21/One grand my car. When in the process do I apply touch up paint?
  99. A small list of "need to buy" products ...
  100. Local detailer asking $75.00 for a full exterior detail..including
  101. should i be afraid of wet sanding?
  102. Wheel Weight Adhesive
  103. Ok, what's good to clean some minor spots off an Ecru headliner
  104. Anyone else this anal?
  105. ughhhh....some A-hol egged my car!
  106. Do I have the procedure down correctly?
  107. How best to protect new black paint? Prevent swirls and wax?
  108. yet another situation
  109. can anyone give me advice on how to remove heavy swirls of a black car?
  110. took the plunge
  111. trying to get the most opinions I can, so an OT post ...
  112. What to use to clean the vinyl interior and the leatherette seats?
  113. Read in Ferrari magazine how one detailer uses Pledge for the interior, ne1 heard this?
  114. Waxing Problemo, Part 1
  115. where can i get meguiar's clear coat body scrub?
  116. blitz wax
  117. someone just knock my door edge to a pillar, how to cover it up?
  118. Just did a 'search' for applying touch-up paint. Should I buy this 'Langka' stuff? Also ...
  119. How would you compare Griot's "Best of Show" to Blitz Wax?? I have never used "Blitz" Thks.
  120. FInally glazed, polished, waxed my santorin. some thought...(long)
  121. Great guy
  122. Tried "Platinum" Wax/Sealant today, was very impressed
  123. rrrrrotary
  124. Anyone in here use Zymol?
  125. correct process
  126. proper window washing methods?
  127. Finally tried P21S Wax today...good stuff!
  128. Any ideas on a use for the P21S box set box?
  129. Detailing products in Vancouver Canada revisited (hint, call Larry!)
  130. Confusion Again: Klasse SG - do I leave the haze to dry overnight????
  131. Best Price..
  132. Okay NorCal Detailing question.. Frustrated
  133. What is the deal with water spots anyway??
  134. Professional Detailing Question
  135. If you couldn't get Blitz wax, what would be your next choice?
  136. Anybody here have a electric buffer that's smaller than the porter cable?
  137. Has anyone in norcal been to the Clearbra installer in Sacramento?
  138. ATTN RickM
  139. Clay bar Question: Can you clay the windshield???
  140. if i wash my car, will my car no longer be waxxy? (i waxxed it about a week ago)
  141. 2 cleaning questions: 1) What does everyone recommend to clean exhaust tips? 2) I use Griot's garage
  142. Major problem with Carbon Fiber.. I accidentally used...
  143. Just ordered Klasse AIO, SG, and Blitz wax...Suggestions
  144. Whats the best way to get the glass really clean, I use windex and still see streaks
  145. X post: Can anyone help me with the dry ice and warm water method of dent removal?
  146. Can you get Blitz in a store or do you need to order it?
  147. How important/necessary is it to wash after using Bug and Tar Remover when following up...
  148. Poll: Best Wax??? Blitz, Pinnacle, Meguiars, Mothers', P21S...
  149. What are those orange specks on my paint?
  150. the evil painter
  151. scratch removal
  152. Chronological procedure and products you use...Need to buy the easiest and best
  153. reasons not to use armoral on vinyl and plastics on the interior and or the exterior?
  154. Wow...electric buffers are incredible!
  155. shifter plate scratches-any way to fix
  156. is it appropriate to use a scratch & swirl remover before claybaring my car ?
  157. thanks for the help !
  158. Anyone in Seattle want to have a cleaning party?
  159. anyone know of any good detailing places in the Raleigh-Durham area?
  160. CLAYBARS ROCK -- remember my sandpaper and grainy white paint?
  161. Quick search didn't help...how do you get the scuffs off of the lower door panels on Onyx interior?
  162. I spilled some water on my cloth interior and it left bad rings
  163. i dont think im claybarring correctly :-p
  164. Buying claybar today...
  165. If I wanted to use a swirl remover on the car, gotta remove all the wax right? Best way to do that?
  166. Hi everyone, I am new to the detailing scene and
  167. anyone use the 303 convertable top cleaner on an audi TT?
  168. Any success with Rain-X Anti Fog? Seems like it made my windows worse. Suggestions?
  169. ok ok one more question
  170. hi guys iam new to this forum how can i take the shin off my steering wheel?
  171. Hood insulation
  172. Do you guys recommend/use power buffers/polishers...Carcareonline doesnt recommend it.
  173. CAR Rx
  174. Almost out of Carwash detergent...please recommend what all of you guys use and like....
  175. Maguire's Rubber & Vinyl Conditioner
  176. used Klasse High gloss glaze this weekend - hard to rub off
  177. Troy H, how did the trunk lid scratch repair go? Product recommendations?
  178. It worked!! It worked!! Thanx u guys! =)
  179. Need definitive answers
  180. Pics of my freshly Zaino'd S4!
  181. how do i cure this rash?????
  182. Dealership detailing?
  183. Used Blitz wax on wheels, washed them today with towel and car wash, everything just came right off
  184. evil soda spill that won't go away
  185. What does everyone use on their tires???
  186. I've been reading the posts here for months about you guys who
  187. Is Craftsman 6 in. buffer any good?
  188. Applicators
  189. Zaino in all it's glory
  190. I have used the P21S and the 3M Hand Glaze, the water marks and swirls still there...
  191. Is P21S wheel cleaner the best?
  192. After u guys wax ur cars, do u use anything else to make ur cars extra shine?
  193. Residue on lowers
  194. I'm a believer - WAX YOUR WHEELS!
  195. So, now that I'm ready to tackle the new scratches on my trunk, recommendations on
  196. Is there any surface I shouldn't get Zaino on?
  197. OK...I've been reading this forum for a while...
  198. How to remove water spot on sport cloth seats?
  199. We have really hard water - how can I avoid water spots? (more)
  200. Anyone know of a good detailer in Hartford, CT area?
  201. Quick question: Just dropped off the car at the dealer and asked them what they used to wash the car
  202. what's the best spray-on/wipe off product to remove tree sap? (m)
  203. i did search the archives, but still going to ask...
  204. Have anyone try to use the Simonz wireless 8" buffer
  205. OT Barney, off topic question. Is purple engine coolant contaminated? Ever seen it?
  206. Zaino Z-5 Removal
  207. Recommendations on good power buffers and bonnets
  208. The F**king Tire guys put black finger prints inside the car..what should I use to clean....HELP
  209. Anyone else find that micro fiber cloths from 3M scratch aftermarket tint?? Could be the stitching
  210. STUPID, DUMBSH!T, GODDAM MOTHERFVCKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!
  211. Clay Bar Question.
  212. Has anyone ever heard of Zymol Royale wax? Supposedly $7000+
  213. What do guys think?
  214. (X-post ) Played around with some detailing products this weekend..... some recommendations
  215. New '02 A4 3.0....need your opinion on what I plan to do...
  216. How many people here use "The Absorber" to dry their car?
  217. Anybody know of a Seattle area store that carry's P21S or Blitz wax?
  218. Zaino!
  219. detailing newbie!
  220. Help on dust removal (searched the forum), live on dirt road, and....
  221. I'm so glad I don't have to live anywhere it snows anymore
  222. Detailer in Philadelphia area
  223. griots?
  224. Last Pic (action photo!)
  225. Pic #3 (front)
  226. Pic #2 (rear quarter angle)
  227. Couple pics of my new Avant after Zaino treatment
  228. Removing latex paint from bumper...
  229. ne1 get pissed off by the dust particles behind the instrument plastic where the two knobs come out?
  230. what to use to clean the headliner material (also the surface where the airbags are)? how to
  231. Just got a can of plexus. is it ok to spray it directly onto the instrument cluster and wipe it? (m)
  232. Leatherette protector/cleaner
  233. Scraped Rim
  234. foam vs terry applicators for hand use on wax and glaze?
  235. x-post Check out pictures of my audi! bad paint, like sandpaper in some parts!
  236. Clay bars- Is one better than the rest? If so, what and where to find it.
  237. What is the best starter kit to buy? Where from and how much?
  238. Good place to buy foam applicators
  239. How do I remove highway line paint from car?
  240. Rick M...whatever became of your price comparison post?
  241. inerior maintenance questions.....
  242. Hey guys, does anyone else here use OXO car washing brushes?
  243. X-post Need a paintless dent shop...
  244. Mothers "Cleaner Wax", any good? Got a small bottle with the clay "kit", but dont want to harm paint
  245. Great gadget...
  246. cleaning scuffed sidewalls
  247. My Car is one year old so idecided to detail it. (bandwith warning)
  248. How do I remove Rain-X from my windsheild?
  249. Where to buy One Grand Blitz wax in Oz?????
  250. does anyone no anything about Color insert seats??