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  1. Deep key scratches around door handles and fading paint on upward facing surfaces....
  2. Just brought home a Catcus Green Avant, 4 y/o. Gonna use Meg's ScratchX, do I need to clay if I am
  3. can i add another coat of P21S wax an hour after the first coat?
  4. help! i've smeared silicone glue all over the plastic parts inside my car! how do I take it off?
  5. Love my local bricks and mortar.....
  6. 3M film coverings
  7. Deep scratches in the clear coat
  8. Need help removing water/acid rain marks.....
  9. P21s Polish Question
  10. Boston Group Buy from Dent Wizard. Have a ding you've been wanting to fix?
  11. Best Polish and Wax for Silver Car??
  12. As anyone tried the Vac 'n Blow? (Check the URL)
  13. X-post on silver leather seat question
  14. What to use to Maintain Rubber Trim ?
  15. Astroshield - Can't believe nobody has tried or asked about it?
  16. I baught "The Shark" from Sears.. (now with correct price)
  17. Easily available alternative to P21S wheel cleaner?
  18. silly question: can a car be "overwashed"?
  19. What should I use to clean my dash board?
  20. Anyone ever used dri-wash?
  21. Paint removal - no not my car's paint :)
  22. Einman Fabrik spot remover
  23. Local AutoZone had large california car duster for 9.99
  24. What products should I use to make my car look newer
  25. Free Meguiars Endurance Sample Size
  26. Good cleaner/polish for the clear instrument panel? Anything to fill in those tiny swirls?
  27. Best place to buy Lexol? Online and Offline
  28. What do you think would be the effects of putting 3M IHG on a Zainoed car?
  29. Has anyone made thier own detailing spray? Ingredients? Works well?
  30. Help - scrached rim; who can repair in Seattle
  31. Here's my plan for washing and waxing - comments?.....>>
  32. Anyone know of a top notch detailing shop in CT or Westchester, NY?
  33. Got three new products on Friday, on the recommendations of TedK and others. Opinions......
  34. Question about 3M swirl remover...
  35. Used One Grand Special Touch Polish for the 1st time this weekend. Those w/ hard-to-remove spots...
  36. Calling A4 4Me, look at this Blitz picture.
  37. X post: 3M Perfect It II Rubbing Compound = great stuff
  38. My comparison of 3M IHG and P21S GEPC.
  39. Those who have used Simple Green--Do you use it full strength in the Engine Compartment?
  40. i have a a4 2.8 with leather, but is the dash leather as well or is it vinyl
  41. Has anyone tried 3M Refresh on the dash?
  42. Newbie question, is there a FAQ on how to detail cars?
  43. what is good to clean the interior of my car?
  44. Very small fine chips rusting on front bumper of new A4, HELP?
  45. Looking for an alternative to One Grand Blitz wax
  46. Is it bad to use mechanical buffers on dark colored cars?
  47. Where can I purchase grey fading Audi Rings decals, as in this photo?
  48. Any Seattle/Bellevue locals know where to get Porter Cable accessories?
  49. IBIZ used it for the first time
  50. Do you need to wash between IHG & wax? Or just wax right over IHG?
  51. Finally, detail on CGT done! Polish,Clean,Glaze,Wax,Forever Black. Nice!
  52. Good experience with Classic Motoring Accessories (aka www.properautocare.com)
  53. Any suggestions for restoring scratched black vinyl bumpers? Can they be repainted?
  54. Where can I get 3M IMPERIAL HAND GLAZE in Seattle? Thanks.
  55. I'm back again with my wax questions
  56. Just had hood, fender & bumper repainted and worried about not having wax during summer...
  57. SF Bay Area people: Any local sources for P21s products?
  58. Best shine for Black w/ Clearcoat?/??? (brief question)
  59. Need to have swirls removed in North NJ - shop suggestions?
  60. ^$&#$%#$@ Spots are still in the paint!
  61. P21s Carnuba concourse wax or Blitz 1000G?
  62. meguiers tire endurance
  63. What's the best price you've seen for a Porter-Cable 7424? P-C users, please read.
  64. Reusing foam pads?
  65. HELP...Self-Inflicted wound on new Atlas S6...fine scratches in roof removing bird poop.
  66. Finished spring detailing this weekend
  67. OK, so I let my fiance drive my A4, and she spilt something...
  68. Polishing brilliant black
  69. Re-thinking ERV
  70. question about polishing compound...
  71. Meguiers "Scratch X" in a tube. Is it similar to #9? Good for swirls?
  72. Suggested tint for '02A4 crystal blue/black leather interior. Pics, if availablewould be appreciated
  73. Having a new car coated? Do or Don't?
  74. What do you guys think of New Finish wax? the orange bottle you know
  75. Anyone know how to remove a painted on pinstripe?
  76. best place to get detail?
  77. opinions please...
  78. Those who have Zaino'd-Is doing the Dawn dishsoap step necesary if I'm gonna Claybar?
  79. Need help?
  80. Source for Audi 'ring' door decals? (Tried searching forum) Something like photo...
  81. Recommended Tire Dressing?
  82. You guys (or gals) with Silver cars, can you really see a difference...
  83. (Klasse AIO / SG) vs. (3M IHG / 1GBW)
  84. this may be a silly question, but what is the trendy wax I should be using now...
  85. ...can I ask for detail tips for my old Coupe GT? I just got a buffer today, need help! Anyone!
  86. OK, stupid waxing question...
  87. P21S stuff on sale at properautocare
  88. Any reasons not to use Dawn dish deterg for wheels, tires, wheel wells etc...
  89. Clay bar virgin. Do I want 3M?, Clay Magic Medium? Fine?
  90. Fare price to wash/wax someones A6
  91. FWIW: Found 3M Perfect-It III Clay for $20 for a 200 gr. bar. Anyone seen a better price?
  92. How often do you polish with a RO?
  93. my first post on this forum and an X-Post of my clean engine bay.
  94. question on cleaning of engine compartment
  95. Cleaned my car and finally got some quality pics : )
  96. debadgeing question
  97. Trim molding reattachment question
  98. Should I was the car with dish washing soap BEFORE waxing to remove old wax????
  99. When should I clean/condition my leather interior?
  100. Is it too wet to wax my car?
  101. My first time
  102. Opinions Please. I've got a Silver 2002 A4 and I'm looking for the best possible shine. I've done a
  103. Paint Protection question for you EXPERTS out there....
  104. california water blade is hard to use?.. care to give me some tips...
  105. is it alright if i only wash the car for 6 months and go for complete detail once every 6 mths?
  106. Car Covers
  107. Has anyone used the AutoSport Vinyl Protection?
  108. Quick tip: This rubbermaid box works well for trunk storage of essentials.....
  109. What is good to remove stains from painted wheels? Most look to be water stains
  110. what is the best way to remove scuff marks in clearcoat on fender ? thanks !!
  111. About Meguiar's #26......
  112. Repainting front and rear bumper, want to strip it down to bare plastic, what's best way to do this?
  113. Where did I go wrong?
  114. Is one 8 oz container of Zaino Z-2 enough to wax the whole A4?
  115. What's the best stuff to use to polish my OEM S4 exhaust tips? tia...
  116. Sh*t.
  117. What minimal temperature is needed to wax a car ?
  118. Q on using newspaper to dry windows...
  119. Great articles on detailing your car the right way.
  120. Ok...help me protect me new TTR w/ Baseball
  121. Pics of my 34 are posted in offtopic forum for anybody who
  122. Just found this forum today, You guys have to step back and decide
  123. Ever used the MF Towel from PakShak.com?............
  124. Rear Glass Haze...
  125. window+303
  126. Are water bead sizes a good indication of whether you need to re-wax your car (more)...
  127. Ok, I've seen a lot of posts on this, but I'll ask again. Best tar remover for painted wheels?
  128. Windows Question ...
  129. keeping some detailing supplies in the trunk in hot weather
  130. Do those water blade sqeegee things work at all, and how well?
  131. Pic of P21S on aviator grey
  132. Klasse AIO actually removed scratches without buffing machine
  133. OK, I said I'd post after I finished my Zaino process, so here it is.
  134. I was at my parents today 2 different dogs jumped on the hood and made heavy scratches. Need HELP!
  135. 2002 A4 Black owners. 3M products worked great
  136. Anyone have any tips for Dolphin Grey?
  137. Cleaning lower grille
  138. good sources for ClayMagic?
  139. Has anybody else had problems with Mother's quick detailing spray leaving residue?
  140. Anyone know if the IHG acts more like a filler to cover the swirls or does it actually
  141. Anyone know where to get 3M IHG in the boston area?
  142. For Pinnacle fans, Classic Motoring has a great sale on this week only....
  143. Thought I'd share a pic of my Zaino process...
  144. So has ne1 tried my secret squeeze out the oil trick with IHG, is there any oil?
  145. IHG and waxing
  146. Looking for OEM Badges: A6 3.0 & 2.7T where to buy?
  147. Taking delivery of '02 Amulet A4 Avant: How to prep for Zaino?
  148. Is 35-40 degree temp. too cold to wax car? what is the ideal range?TIA
  149. Harly Poly Guard on Seats
  150. removing tree sap
  151. chrome polish, silver polish, mag and metal polish.. sheesh
  152. XPOST: Chrome Looking stuff in light housings
  153. My latest detail
  154. california car duster.... I may have to invest in one.. can someone find a reason I shouldn't..
  155. one grand erv vs.griots
  156. What do you carry your detailing supplies in?
  157. Loolikng for a good detail shop in New Jersey (Monmouth County).
  158. X-post from S4 forum: Klasse products
  159. Meguiar's products ...
  160. Newbie cleaner here!
  161. Dri Wash N Guard
  162. Yet another use for clay bar..
  163. HELP: Need Car Wash/Wax/Detail Lesson..Anyone in Dallas?
  164. anyone tried out walker detail in century city? (los angeles)
  165. Klasse question
  166. Rim Detailing Question for Everyone . . .
  167. Got my autosupermart delivery today. Is it Spring yet?
  168. PC7424 with Zymol wax OK?
  169. Gonna buy a few microfiber cloths..
  170. Help with Dark Finish (Santorin), 3M Imperial Hand Glaze and 3M Medium Cut Rubbing Compound
  171. Pearl touchup, whatta pain . . . so i have some rock chips . . .
  172. Tried my 303 samples today..
  173. Magnesium chloride has ruined my finish....
  174. Chamois question...Just got these super absorbant chamois...they supposidly don't scratch the
  175. can anyone please suggest a good detailer in/around nyc?
  176. A picture of the 3M claybar . . . haven't used it, tried it on a little bit . . .
  177. Stongard/Clear Bra installers in SF Bay Area?
  178. how u guys clean the car undercarriage?
  179. anyone know of a good detailing shop in the Boston area?
  180. the need to repair rock chips...
  181. How do you clean the chrome window trim on a 98.5 2.8
  182. Has anyone used One Grand's Special Touch Polish? Comments?
  183. Sorry for what I'm sure has been asked before, but...
  184. Experience with ZAINO ZFX??
  185. My newest detailing tool...the sheeting hose
  186. So vinylex will work on the black lowers without fading?
  187. Car Wax in Metal Cans: A Good Idea?
  188. Bugs on new Brilliant Black (Clearcoat)
  189. Dumb Q: to take off wax, do I have to use Dawn soap or any dishwashing soap?
  190. What do you use for rubber weather stripping and black lowers?
  191. Houston area detailer?
  192. I got the aerospace 303 protectant...
  193. Here's an on-line detailer with a 10% Quattro Club discount.
  194. Polishing and Waxing
  195. Sorry for the bad pic but here is my kit from left to right . . .
  196. Ted K - Questions regarding your detailing procedures
  197. Does anybody use any kind of "scotch guard" type product on their carpet?
  198. Help - Nasty stone chip - can see white (primer I think ) what do i do - or where to go TIA
  199. Sonax Polish and Wax, 5 months later.
  200. What did you use to remove the goo after debadge?
  201. OK everyone, post your detailing arsenal. Here's what I've got so far. Am I missing anything?
  202. Wax with a damp cloth or a dry cloth?
  203. Anyone looking for a detailer in So Cal?
  204. Several questions about detailing my new A4.
  205. How long before 1st wax job?
  206. any recommendation for a good detailing place in orange county (socal)?
  207. my A4 rims (16" sp package ones) are getting really nasty for some reason
  208. Embarrassed to say this.. but first time detailing my ride.. want to get stuff ASAP.. where to get??
  209. Outside Temp for Wash/Clean/Wax ?
  210. Bath towel w/ polyester fiber will scratch, but microfiber cloth w/ polyester won't? Explanation?
  211. I got a key scratch on my door
  212. How do I repair a dimple/indentation on my bumper?
  213. Coupe Quattro Paint / Clearcoat
  214. Which is the best: good microfiber or good cotton towels...(more)
  215. Has anyone compared the new "upgraded" CMA Magic Towel to the "new" YoSteve MF towel? Impressions?
  216. Which is better to use to wash the car: Boar's hair brush or sheepskin mitt?
  217. So how many clay bar applications are too many clay bar applications..
  218. bilstein shocks
  219. what's up with the waxtest.com site?
  220. Question about thin scratches on black paint??
  221. I polish the inside of my wheels with claybar and Blitz . . . not
  222. how to clean the inside of wheel barel?
  223. what leather product can i use to restore the moisture and soft leather feel
  224. Question about armor all ...
  225. Bulk supplies and auto paint store supplies, my experiences and a couple questions.
  226. This could be should be off topic, but you guys can help.....
  227. Am I just being anal about windshield washer fluid? Can I just buy anything I see...
  228. What should I use to get out scratches?
  229. Zaino questions...
  230. Tiny black dots on paint surface...???
  231. anyone have clearbra (short)
  232. i have tons of tiny little chips on my black a4, what do you think about that black polish?
  233. new to list and detailing....
  234. Is it alright if i just polish the car without applying the wax?
  235. HELP! juice spill in trunk! bottle smashed open against rear seat, sloshed down rear seat, all
  236. My regimen has been 3M IHG (SMR as necessary) & Blitz...
  237. Seat protectant
  238. Just got new paint job, they say NEVER use wax again (more)
  239. s
  240. i just purchased the craftsman 6" RO polisher...
  241. One ingredient in the blue 3M claybar is calcium carbonate, abrasive like toothpaste or chalk . . .
  242. what applicator do you use to apply stuff to the window trim and when do you do it
  243. How long until I can Zaino my new 02 A4?
  244. meguiars products- what is the difference between consumer and professional products?
  245. Blitz vs. P21S wax - some observations...
  246. New Brillant Black Audi with minor stone chip, will Langka work?
  247. Zaino Beads after 12 weeks-->
  248. Mid 40s in New England today--break out the buckets and hoses!!!
  249. 303?
  250. Paint Roughness...