Recent content by Jeff_M

I'm embarrassed to admit it but I did a real number on my passenger side wheels last week. Living in Boston, it's just so hard not to when you're constantly street parking. Plus, my lo pro tires offer NO wheel protection. Anyone know of someone reputable in or around Boston? I also work in...

I'm looking for some creative solutions to let me wash my car outside my apartment which has no hose hookup. The product here looks promising and I can find it for $185. The video and the fact that it has been measured at 100psi make me a lot less skeptical. Anyone have an opinion or...

Rickrack in Wakefield did an awesome job on my black 2005 Acura TL last year (check out the detailed description and pictures he posted last spring). I'm looking for a basic exterior detail (primarily just claybar and buff to remove swirls this year. I emailed him at his address from last year...

I like to poke around the forum from time to time and occasionally post. I have even been known to fire up a Porter Cable once in awhile. I have a buddy who is getting "bored" with his car (Subaru WRX, BLACK!). He is looking to get it detailed. I told him to hold off on grabbing the yellow...

I have some turn signal covers that appear to be a bit dull/yellow. When I used to live out in Portland, Fred Meyers was a great place for detailing products. Now I can't find PlasticX anywhere. Any ideas what retail outfit sells this stuff (particularly in Boston)?

I am looking to use this before sunset, and haven't had much response over in the machine forum so I thought I'd try here: I attached my new 4" backing plate and pad to my PC yesterday in a latch ditch effort to remove swirls from my hood. I fired up the unit and within 5 seconds it was...

I attached my new 4" backing plate and pad to my PC yesterday in a latch ditch effort to remove swirls from my hood. I fired up the unit and within 5 seconds it was making a horrible noise (similar to the noise of an electric screwdriver spinning without the screw moving). Upon inspection, I...

It was the first time using my PC. 1998 4runner with light to medium swirling. I tried to error on the side of too much polish (as per David B). I ended up using an entire bottle of Poorboys SSR2.5 followed by a bottle of SSR1. Is this normal or should i have applied a little lighter?

This has probably been covered before, but my search attempts led me nowhere. During a flight last week, as I looked out the window, I noticed the glass was covered with swirl marks and it got me thinking. Swirl marks are everywhere (not just automobile paint). I acknowledge that marring can...

I will be moving back to Boston, MA this summer. One of the great things about living in the Pacific Northwest is the ability to do year round car washes by hand. Now that I have my finish nearly blemish free (via my new PC - AWESOME!), I am wondering how i will keep it clean during the...

I know that Sal recommends diluting the Z6 with water, but should the same be done with Z8? If so, with what ratio? I love Z8, but it sure is expensive.

I am just too proud and too anxious to delay posting my pics any longer. This was a long process and I am tired. I will revise this post once I get a day with more sun. I particularly like the reflections of the shrubs on the passenger side door and the fender shot which shows some nice...

I'm looking to clean the leather on my 4runner seats with diluted Woolite. A friend of mine said he used a brush (the kind you use on your nails in the shower) and it really got the dirt out of the crevices. I'm a bit worried about using something with such stiff bristles. But the deep...

I notice the endless debates on what the best wash method is. Chenille or Wool mitt. This one causes swirls, that one doesn't. If you throw in the different brands, there are a lot of choices to make. I have always used a wash cloth sized MF towel from Pak Shak. Is there anything wrong with...

I'm running low on Z7 (but well stocked in everything else with the Zaino name on it). I don't want to pay $7 plus the price of the Z7. I know that Sal suggests only using Z7 between coats of Zaino. I want to see if anyone out there regularly uses a non Zaino wash in conjunction with...