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  1. Some pictures of today's detailing job with my new P-C. I have to say
  2. claybar
  3. Did anyone ever buy the S100 product? Is it really the same as P21S at a much lower price?
  4. Whoever said blitz is easy to buff off didn't try it in the rain!! :/
  5. 3M Imperial Hand Glaze vs One Grand Omega
  6. Hey TedK, I have a question regarding polish/glaze and wax...
  7. tint and bubbles
  8. Question about using leaf blower to dry car
  9. body shop recommendation in philly area??
  10. How to deal with dirty seats???
  11. So I had road tar all over my wheels....
  12. P-C came yesterday. Saturday it's on!
  13. Update on PIAA wiper blades
  14. my hood feels like sandpaper! :(
  15. Sprayed ERV on my roof :(
  16. Any allroad owners in here? I've heard you're not supposed to wax the roof, so
  17. I have a 02 black A4 with a few minor swirl marks from the car wash I would
  18. 3M HP neutral vs. 3M HP Panther?
  19. Just got my can of S100 wax yesterday. This stuff has got to be the same as
  20. about to spend 80$ on ZAINO, should i do it!
  21. Bird dropping mark?
  22. invisible glass
  23. quick detailer on wheels
  24. 3M IHG vs. 3M IMG...interesting information from the MSDS
  25. Waxed my car this weekend. Used more than 1/3 of a new jar of P21S wax, is that normal? or I used
  26. Pads for PC7424.
  27. One Grand?
  28. anyone ever use renovo convertible top cleaner on a vinyl top?
  29. Best way to get dark scuffs off of platinum interior?
  30. Detailer in NYC/LI Area
  31. glass cleaner
  32. lexol vinyl and leather products
  33. What do you think of ArmorAll tire shiner?
  34. x-post: Zymol care products vs. others...
  35. If you can't wash too often, and you can't wax too often.....
  36. Clay bars wholesale?
  37. how long do you guys get ur stuff from car care specialties? by mail order?
  38. What's best to get out 2000 grit sandpaper scratches on black paint?
  39. xpost: body shop recommendation in the SF south bay area?
  40. is it true you should only use paint cleaners and polish 2-3 times a year
  41. Has anybody heard of a product called Extreme Polish?? If so, where can you buy it??Thanks..
  42. Waxing wheels - does it really help?
  43. Help!! My car is 4 months old, but has severe hard-water stains...washing does nothing (more)
  44. Help from you guys and carcare.com, hours later she looks much better....
  45. scratch
  46. Have a paint scuff, need suggestions
  47. I got tons and tons of fine scratch....
  48. Just another of my thoughts..brain is slowing down. Want to try something new?
  49. After a wash I always "quick detail" after letting the car dry, am I over doing it?
  50. Car still has its shine (1 month old), can I just clay bar and wax it without polishing it?
  51. "We are just a bunch of guys that like detailing cars" Yea, right.
  52. meguiars gold class wax and meguairs carnauba wax
  53. Don't ever use...
  54. Have anyone ever use Vinylex or ERV on the door seals? what's the result?
  55. Historical wax story. May shed light on my observations.
  56. Buffer follow-up..just got back..been away.
  57. light scratches plastic panel covering computer/speed display (sorry don't know the exact name
  58. final inspection and quick detailer
  59. Question: How long do ppl let their wax dry for b4 a hand buff?
  60. Meguiars super detailing microfibre wipe. I like....
  61. Quick question.. is this forum for audi detaling only or everything?
  62. questions about sealing paint, painting badges & re-adhering them.. and my story.
  63. Who makes the best chrome polish?
  64. All that hard work on Saturday (pics)....
  65. have anyone bougth the CA care duster from Autosupermart.com? their price is significantly cheaper..
  66. anyone know, where to buy a clay bar (and other goodies) in MD/DC (college park) area..
  67. Need help with cleaning, my number one enemy - pollen...
  68. Should polished aluminum with clear coat be waxed? (Motorcycle)
  69. just finished washing my car, and had a couple relevations...
  70. Rust on side-view mirror
  71. preventing and or removing wax from body seams?
  72. 3M tints any good? please post pics of 35% if you have it, and specify which one.
  73. S4 just turned 2. I need to make it look like new again! ZAINO the best?
  74. Want to spend about 3k on your car??? keep on using those damn buffers and
  75. Absolute best protection?
  76. So I rubbed it all weekend. Sorry no money shot. Advice and tips welcome.
  77. thinking of getting zaino's can i combine with a wax?
  78. quick detailers question [griot's speed shine, meguiar's]
  79. Pulled the trigger on the P-C 7424. Hoping for the best. Should be here in a couple of weeks, will
  80. DAMMIT! Rock chip on my hood! Advice? PLEASE HELP!!
  81. liquid or paste waxes
  82. RickM: What were your results with the AutoVisual pen?
  83. Car waxing problem
  84. Too clean to drive (long)
  85. Any step by step guides to Detailing with pictures on the net?
  86. I'm finding that after only ~6 months I need to clay bar the trunk/rear bumper
  87. Just bought a P21S Absorber cloth at the York Pa street rod show...really nice.
  88. ok guys need some advice
  89. Ok - After all that hard work - Heres the Money Shots. :-)
  90. I did a less-than-stellar job with my denim touch-up paint... Help, please?
  91. Lexol / 303 (I've been told there are no dumb questions...)
  92. California Water Blade
  93. Where Do you Guys buy the car care stuff, i am in raleigh, NC and cant find any...
  94. Ok - Phew - Big Detail done...
  95. Really scared to use DAWN on my car...
  96. help!
  97. ok i have some problems with some leather.....
  98. are 3M IHG and One Grand omega hand glaze about the same
  99. So tommorow is the big detail.... Heres the proposal - would love some comments...
  100. Just got a Clay Magic clay bar and spray... Need tips
  101. my favorite line of products...anyone else? http://www.automagic.com/
  102. Which panels on the seats are actually leather? Just the ones down the center or...
  103. Plexus. Wow!
  104. RickM - Have you gotten the AutoVisuals paint pen yet? Verdict?
  105. Question about clay bars......
  106. Has anyone here used a PC7424 (or similar) on a dark (preferrably black) car?
  107. What's best product for restoring original paint color & removing oxidation?
  108. Carpet cleaning
  109. Used Leatherique....great product!
  110. Scuffed Steering Wheel...how to fix?
  111. To Melissa at Autodetail.com: It's about those annoying links to your company's site.
  112. Speaking of Wax, anybody tried the Lusso line? I have a sample but haven't tried yet.
  113. What is hands down the best Wax for the car...
  114. So I just used Zymol leather conditioner yesterday and I'm very happy with the results.
  115. Scratch question
  116. Xpost - Car keyed, advice appreciated
  117. ignorant qu...clay bar...what is it? why, when and how? :) TIA!
  118. Is this safe to use on leather seats? (more)
  119. What to do with small chips on the hood... Touch up paint?
  120. Need some Help Guys
  121. Mothers Wax? Any good?
  122. Annoying spots.
  123. The finished product (8 pictures).
  124. X-Post: Flying wheel damage fixed!
  125. Gasoline spilled on paint - what to do?
  126. New to detailing. Need opinions.
  127. Mystery stain/discoloration on drivers seat? Onyx interior; Lexol didn't work
  128. Have I got this right for the big detail? Need a few answers...
  129. which was is more preferable one grand blitz wax, Gold Class Clear Coat Car Wax , or...
  130. Do I have to wait 24 hours between coats of Zaino Z2???
  131. What products do you use on your leatherette to keep it from cracking...
  132. Hmmmm shiny.....
  133. Is there a time you should wait before you can wash your car after waxing it?
  134. help! question about order of method -- paint/IHG etc
  135. Glass cleaning this weekend......
  136. Need product purcase advice....
  137. anyone into Omega glaze rather than IHG??
  138. Aquapel: What are your experiences? Just box a 6-pack...
  139. use meguiars clay bar then 3M imperial hand glaze?
  140. Aluminum interior trim (sport package on S4)....
  141. P21S == S100 ?
  142. Please list deatailing website. i just re install my window and lost fav link...
  143. X-post from S4 forum: The dealer washed my car! 8-O What to do?
  144. duh, if im going to use 3M IHGlaze, do i need to use polish? or can i (m)
  145. Rubbing alcohol bad for paint? (or how to remove synthetic products like Klasse / Zaino / etc)
  146. Help cleaning dried bird poop
  147. What's elbow grease good for?
  148. Wash my car (first time ever) yesterday, some questions for the experiensed (long)...
  149. My shopping list.
  150. Is the Mothers quick detail any good?
  151. First wash with Zymol, while i wait for the good stuff to get here via mail. is it suppose to . . .
  152. Pics of Klasse High Gloss on my silver S4
  153. New Sponsor: AutoVisuals
  154. How do I rid of waterspots?
  155. Detail Shops Austin, Tx
  156. Buffing towel?
  157. tip for avoiding waterspotting
  158. Okay, finally got some decent photos of the shine coming off my hood...
  159. where to get the goods in LA?
  160. Hey guys, need your help putting together a price comparison chart for detailing products.
  161. Meguiars vs Zaino
  162. Plan on buying a P-C... 3M Swirl Mark/IMG, or Griot's Machine 2+3 for polishes?
  163. Anybody done the Zaino routine using their ZFX Accelerator product?
  164. Whats the best leather cleaner/conditioner..
  165. Help! Can't get the bird dropping mark off the car...
  166. the best vacuum under $50!!!!!!!!!
  167. WOW!! Just used a claybar for the first time!!
  168. What would you guys suggest to keep the engine bay clean?
  169. what kind of car wash soap do people use? and a detailing question inside...(m)
  170. New web site for So. Ca. Audis/VWs
  171. Autosupermart.com "sale" until May 29
  172. so i finally got some 3m ihg and i tell you it works wonders
  173. What is the latest/best Porter-Cable polisher? I got the 7336sp, its not on their site just the 7424
  174. Warning Stickers on S6 Alcantra Sun Visors
  175. Polished Aluminum S6 Mirrors - Cleaning and Protecting
  176. Best price for P-C pads and accessories?
  177. Wheel Cleaning Help...
  178. Has anyone tried the AutoSport brand products from autosportcatalog.com?
  179. P-C users, do you use the white/gray pads like properautocare sells, or do you have the
  180. wax/polish build up on clear bra edge on hood,how do you get rid of it?..
  181. Detailing Shops in the Toronto Area...
  182. Questions for Zaino users...
  183. 3M Finesse II - Anyone use this for minor scratchs?
  184. Anyone try the P21s "detailing Kit"? is it worth the $50?
  185. New Car Smell
  186. leather cleaner/conditioner
  187. first time with the porter cable 7336, is this "normal"?
  188. A non-detailing tip that can save you lots of time/hassle in detailing
  189. Two thumbs up for Zaino! ...
  190. What do you guys use to CLEAN your leatherette.
  191. Detail Question
  192. Detailing Question...
  193. Anyone have experience using the California Water Blade...
  194. Problem with microfiber wash mit....
  195. Help. What is the best way to clean this up?
  196. i debaged my a4, its pearl and the paint under the badges what brighter what do i do?
  197. Water marks/oxidation?
  198. Ok, just got my PC 7336"SP", now what would you guys suggest for wax and pads??
  199. Poll: Do you detail the door jambs and insides of doors? Wax? Polish and glaze? Everything? Nothing?
  200. Black Lowers
  201. Help, Lexol/Vinylex is collecting too much crap when used on my black lowers. 02 A4
  202. To try scratch-x or 3M SMR myself or not...
  203. Steering wheel cleaners...
  204. Ok, all the recent talk about swirl removers, polishes, and glazes has me confused.
  205. How do I get a painted on pinstripe off? TIA.
  206. please help w/these products
  207. Is it worth buying a buffer? What do I need to know about using one?
  208. glaze v. polish - what is in a name?
  209. "Detailing this weekend......"
  210. Question for all you Zaino users ...
  211. ?'s about healthy surface scratch and rub mark removal...
  212. so i purchased 3m rubbing compound but what is 3m ihg??
  213. why is dawn so widely used, whats so unique about it?
  214. Xpost: Product Opportunity for preserving claybars. . . .
  215. dang roofers
  216. gonna be doing some detailing this weekend..
  217. Opinions on glass cleaner. Is this stuff any good....>>
  218. Questions about clay bar, etc.
  219. scratched rim
  220. Detailing products in Vancouver Canada
  221. Anybody here ever tried Rain X ?
  222. Removing Pinstripes
  223. scratched clearcoat (not swirl marks) :(
  224. All you apartment dwellers and garage less detailers..
  225. Will commercial pressure wand washes strip your wax?
  226. is Turtlewax terry towel truly 100% cotton? more...
  227. One Grand Blitz over P21S
  228. For those of you who have never tried PIAA wiper blades, I swapped out my crappy Audi ones this
  229. What is a good way to cleanand protect the head lens, rear light, exterior of windsheild and windows
  230. P-C users: 5" or 6" pads?
  231. Home Depot has Porter Cable 7424 for $144 - Is this a good price?
  232. How long should you wait after a fresh was to wash your car?
  233. dash and leather seats
  234. headliner
  235. For those who are purchasing California Car Dusters, some advise prior to using...
  236. friendly advise
  237. meguiars products
  238. some routine cleaning questions
  239. Wax info..I am about to get Lusso wax to see if works as good as I hear. will pass along findings.
  240. What's the best product to remove bird poop stains on a black car?
  241. xpost: Recent Meguiar's detailing - procedure which yielded excellent results.
  242. waxing and dust
  243. Can anyone recommend any particular product to remove bugs?
  244. Need help....
  245. 1st week with the '98 Avant. FULL detail (inc clay!) wheels, clear blinkers, VAG mods & oil chan
  246. I think I went over the edge today!! Scrubed my wheel wells with Simple Green-->
  247. Meguiar's ScratchX in action (X-Post)
  248. Question..why are you guys afraid of silicone in polish..if not painting the car, is not a problem??
  249. Buffing, Swirls, etc, additional info
  250. All about how Audis get here..OK guys here it is Very Very LONG>>>