Recent content by puma1824

Anyone have any suggestions on how to detail this engine bay? Are the metal parts too far gone or is there anything I can do to clean up? See pics below. Any and all suggestions welcome.

Anyone know how to restore a painted black matte finish? Matte has lost it's matte due to "rubbing" or wear. Thanks in advance.

I recently purchased the Meguiars DA Microfiber System 5" as well as 3" backing plate and MF disks. What should I use for DA unreachable parts of the car to complement this system? Any suggestion for polish, wax, applicator(s) for these hard to reach by machine areas? I'm thinking maybe...

First time DA user...should I start with an AIO or 2-Step? I'm just starting to get into detailing. My initial focus has been the interior but am ready to start moving to the exterior. I just purchased a DA and considering either just starting with an AIO like Blackfire TPnS or going straight...

So ended up purchasing a Harbor Freight DA this past weekend and immediately started modifying / improving the DA to address some identified weak points. I took some pictures along the way to hopefully help others. I can’t take credit for any of these mods as I’ve either read or seen these...

I've a read a ton of reviews for Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant (WETS), as result I've purchased a bottle. Hopefully this week I'll be able to get around and start using it on my trim. I also read along the way the it can be used for metal as well. Does anyone have any experience with WETS on...

Both my cars have been cleaned and maintained with a waterless wash (Meguiars D115 - Express Wash & Wax) and sometimes followed up with Dodo Juice Basics of Bling Detailing Spray for several weeks now. Since they're both still clean can I proceed on claying, polishing and waxing? Anyone have...

I just used Griot's Garage Interior cleaner on my new to me, extremely well kept 1995 BMW M3. The interior is black with a extremely textured matte vinyl dash. The cleaner seemed to work extremely well but at the same time made a lot of the cracks in the texture white. It will most likely be...

Hello all, New member here. I hope to gain better knowledge and contribute where I can for detailing. If anyone from Fulton, MD (Maple Lawn) is every up for a detailing session let me know :)