Recent content by imported_Gary

While on vacation I will have to leave my car outdoors for 2 weeks. I am thinking of investing in a car cover for protection from bird droppings and tree sap while I am away. I noticed that the prices start around $60 and run past $250. Can anyone suggest an appropiate cover.

It has a handle that holds your wax/sealant of choice. Squeeze the handle to dispence. More information is available at www.moderncarcare.com/articles/181tools.html

buy one of their cotton chenille wash mits and I don't know of a store in my area that carries them.

I want to use it to remove bird droppings.

butyls. I seem to recall Ron Ketchem cautioning against their use.

I was applying 303 to exterior rubber seals after washing the car and a lot of black color came off the rubber and onto the applicator. Does anyone know what is causing this and what I should do about it.

I used Xenit to clean some scuff marks off my interior panels. Do the chemicals in Xenit remove the plasticizers, and damage or reduce the life of the vinyl?

I need to clean off some heavy brake dust and I am considering these products. Any experiences, comparisons or favorites here.

clean carpets and floor mats. Mine are not very soiled but I would like to clean them and then apply some fabric guard. I am thinking of renting a machine because I heard somewhere they do a better job than the spray cleaners. Is there any truth to this?

what in the interior is made of leather. I have been detailing the interior, and I find some areas are hard to tell.

I took advantage of some warm weather here in Virginia to clay then zaino my 323i. I put on a coat of Z1 then Z5. The next day I finished with Z2. I noticed that the the bottle of Z1 was down about an inch and that I used about 1 1/4 inches of of Z2. Does this sound like the right amount to use...

applying protectants such as 303 to interior surfaces. I have been using a small section torn off an old bed sheet; cheap but I imagine there are better applicators out there.

I'm a new member here, and I have learned quite bit about detailing by looking through the archives. I have recently ordered products from Zaino and would like to know if it is advisable to Zaino the following areas on a 2000 323i: 1)black plastic trim on the bumpers and around the windows...