Recent content by bcbassn

I am currently trying to get some Autopian fans together in the LA area for a detail Saturday. I'm good with a rotary, but by no means, a master! Are there any people out there who want to come and hang out, try products and share techniques?

Okay....let me narrow that a little bit. Im looking for people willing to come to Whittier area for a Saturday "Autopia" event. We could get together and share tips, experiment with different products, etc. At this point, I'm just looking for a show of hands to get a number to see if this...

I'm looking for some autopians in rancho cucamonga, california, to get together for say a saturday breakfast and experiment and teach each other new techniques. Anyone interested?

Today I passed by a new custom white van with detailing logos on the side of it. I saw two guys washing a truck. I parked my car across the street and pretended to be waiting to pick someone up, as I watched these guys. What I saw blew me away. I saw one of the guys washing the hood with...

I've been detailing for years and have a question for my more experienced cohorts out there... 1) I placed Zaino (3 coats of Z-5 and 2 coats of Z-2) on the new blue 2002 Toyota MR2 this weekend. In the sunlight, the finish appears flawless. But when I parked it in the garage and turned on...

I have a green 2000 Toyota Tundra. I used clay, Perfect-It III Machine Glaze and Zaino. The pad I was using is make by Lakes? and has thousands of small squared pieces of foam blocks - in other words, it's not flat foam. When I was done on certain areas with the rotary, I noticed a slight...

I realize everyone has his or her personal opinion on how to shine a car. My twice a year detail overhaul consisted of 1) Wash, 2) Clay bar, 3) Hand applied Wax Shop Swirl Away polish and 4) Hand applied Wax Shop Clear Coat Carnauba Wax, 4) Final wipe down with Wax Shop Quick Detailer. Here...