Forum: Car Detailing

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  1. Auto Detailing 101

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    Whether you are a professional or a do-it-yourself car owner this is the place to go for the basics of automotive detailing.

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  2. This is the place to discussion various methods, techniques, and products related to washing, drying, or claying a car.

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  3. Guide to Detailing

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    Automotive Detailing articles & How To's by Autopia's best!

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    1. Autopia Detailing Wiki

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      Science meets Aesthetics by Jon Miller aka TOGWT. Science - includes such elements as chemicals, equipment, and knowledge of vehicle surfaces, industry standards, and customer requirements. Aesthetics - is the activity of combining these elements into the proper application methodologies that produce an aesthetically pleasing outcome for each specific situation.

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    2. AUTOPIA LEARNING LIBRARY

      Articles, Tutorials & Videos

  4. Detailing Made Simple

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    Beginner's Corner and Help
    Simplify the detailing process with these informative posts. Have a question about detailing that you would are afraid is to simple post other places? Need basic help? Want to understand the different products? This is the place to ask questions freely and receive help for our amazing forum member.

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    1. Have a question about detailing that you would are afraid is to simple post other places? Need basic help? Want to understand the different products? This is the place to ask questions freely and receive help for our amazing forum member.

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  5. We can't ignore what auto detailing chemicals are doing to the environment. This forum area is for open discussion & learning of this important topic.

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  6. Optimum Polymer Technologies was founded by Dr. David Ghodoussi. His background includes manufacturing automotive paint for Dupont and PPG. Utilizing this knowledge of paint systems, Optimum has created a line of products that are easy to use and provide exceptional results. You can interact with Optimum's experts in this sections.

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  7. Poorboy's World Forum

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    Poorboy's products are easy on/easy off, have the right amount of cleaners and protectants to leave an easy-to-maintain vehicle. Not much money, but what a shine!

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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: What new members REALLY need to know about detailing

    Started by Scottwax, 09-08-2009 10:38 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Acronym Decoder - UPDATED 12/02/10

    Started by Saintlysins, 11-26-2007 08:44 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Internet Resources for Newbs

    Started by akimel, 02-03-2009 05:20 PM
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  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: ProperAutoCare Browser Toolbar

    Started by Rob Howard, 09-24-2001 07:10 PM
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  5. Sticky Thread Sticky: Leatherique Review and Instructions

    Started by Todd@RUPES, 03-27-2009 10:22 AM
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  1. New Car Detail Complete!

    Started by IXLRS, 12-28-2017 08:13 PM
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    01-10-2018, 06:48 AM Go to last post
  2. Gtechniq C2v3

    Started by re-tired, 01-04-2018 04:44 PM
    aid-, car-pro, hydro-2, issues, product
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    01-05-2018, 03:55 PM Go to last post
  3. Orange peel paint job...what is acceptable?

    Started by Boongie, 12-23-2017 06:15 PM
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    12-30-2017, 03:43 PM Go to last post
  4. Autopia store today FYI

    Started by re-tired, 12-30-2017 10:20 AM
    acc2018, code, front, page, scrolling
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    12-30-2017, 12:43 PM Go to last post
  5. Cleaning Salt-Encrusted Carpet Floor Mats

    Started by Lonnie, 12-27-2017 12:29 PM
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    carpet, floor, mat, mats, water
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    12-29-2017, 01:50 PM Go to last post
  6. I forgot how Gritty Winter Can Get

    Started by mobiledynamics, 12-11-2017 01:29 PM
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    bleh, forgot, gritty, paint, winter
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    12-21-2017, 11:48 AM Go to last post
  7. Taking off Optimum Gloss Coat

    Started by jw3571, 11-12-2017 03:01 PM
    car, coat, gloss, optimum, rest
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    12-17-2017, 10:40 PM Go to last post
  8. A pair of Hellcats---soft, med or hard paint?

    Started by TMQ, 11-30-2017 10:59 AM
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    coat, coating, fine, paint, polish
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    12-16-2017, 07:30 AM Go to last post
  9. Suggestions for 2-Bucket Wash Quick-Detailer Spray Drying Aids

    Started by Lonnie, 11-11-2017 10:26 AM
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    aid, drying, suggestions, towels, water
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    12-15-2017, 04:26 PM Go to last post
  10. Snow brushes?

    Started by bob m, 12-09-2017 11:17 PM
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    brushes, car, scratch, snow, stay
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    12-15-2017, 03:46 PM Go to last post
  11. Foam cannon wash

    Started by IXLRS, 12-10-2017 06:59 PM
    bucket, car, cleaning, foam, wash
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    12-11-2017, 10:30 AM Go to last post
  12. Want new products for my new car!

    Started by stang03, 12-07-2017 12:15 PM
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    12-09-2017, 08:44 PM Go to last post
  13. After MENZ 3-1 Can I apply a sealant ?

    Started by Striker, 11-20-2017 04:33 PM
    polish, i’ve, apply, sealant, 3-1
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    12-02-2017, 10:48 AM Go to last post
  14. Help!! I messed up my paint

    Started by HPLouis, 11-25-2017 01:44 PM
    bumper, fixed, plate, repaint, screwed
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    11-26-2017, 05:59 AM Go to last post
  15. New Car - Ford Focus RS - How would you do it?

    Started by fastsvo, 10-26-2017 04:22 PM
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    blue, car, coating, mind, nitrous
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    11-25-2017, 02:08 PM Go to last post
  16. Never Driven in Rain, Wax last forever ?

    Started by Digger11, 11-19-2017 06:42 AM
    driven, dust, forever, rain, wax
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    11-19-2017, 02:41 PM Go to last post
  17. Advice needed on detailing new paintwork

    Started by BadgerRivFan, 11-17-2017 12:03 PM
    onr, rinseless, time, wait, winter
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    11-17-2017, 01:35 PM Go to last post
  18. Ok to coat over Touchpad?

    Started by BudgetPlan1, 11-17-2017 06:48 AM
    trim, gyeon, coat, touchpad, it`s
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    11-17-2017, 12:29 PM Go to last post
  19. Polish prep for csl/exo

    Started by hawaiidude, 11-01-2017 02:46 PM
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    csl/exo, paint, polish, prep, solid
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    11-14-2017, 08:31 PM Go to last post
  20. Foam Cannon for SunJoe SPX3001

    Started by mjgraniero, 10-23-2017 07:08 PM
    advance, cannon, foam, sunjoe, wand
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    11-11-2017, 07:14 PM Go to last post
  21. Lint from MF Towels

    Started by valleyguy1, 09-30-2015 04:12 PM
    3 Pages
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    cheap, glass, lint, mfs, towels
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    11-06-2017, 03:36 PM Go to last post
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    11-04-2017, 06:55 PM Go to last post
  22. ALL tire dressings cause dry rot/premature tire failure ???!!!

    Started by Don, 10-26-2017 04:44 AM
    3 Pages
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    current, dressings, dry, tire, tires
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 8,529
    11-01-2017, 02:19 PM Go to last post

 
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