Recent content by strat81

My wife's 2001 CR-V have some of those hazy, cloudy headlights. After a long search here, it seems that there are just as many techniques as there are people. Wetsanding, SSR 2 & 3, PlastX, #10 & #17, ATF (!!??), 7424, orbital, hand, you name it. I saw several posts mention SSR and at...

Has anyone used Klasse All-in-One and/or Sealant Glaze on a firearm with a parkerized finish? If so, what were the results. Firearm in question is a Romanian WASR-10 from Century Arms. Thanks!

Just bought a new Saturn Aura and the new car smell is terrible. It gives me severe headaches just to be in the car for a few minutes. Aside from leaving the windows open as much as possible, what else can I do to accelerate the dissipation of the new car smell? I am unsure if I should treat...

So let me get this straight, Meguiar's #16, which smells like a box of Crayola Crayons, was taken off the market due to VOC (volatile organic compounds) laws. Klasse AIO on the other hand, which smells like some funky chemical solvent is okay? BTW, the smell of Mother's Showtime Detailer makes...

Maybe someone can fill me in on why the prices of WW MF towels vary so widely. For example (in no particular order): www.danaseDOTcom - Poorboy's WW 24"x36" 864 sq" $11.95 www.exceldetailDOTcom - Excel Montery WW 25"x35" 875 sq" $10.49 www.autogeekDOTnet - Supreme Guzzler WW 20"x40" 800 sq"...

I'm a little crazy when it comes to storing things. For my tools, I have a toolbox for general tools such as hammers, pliers, screwdrivers, etc. and another for specialized tools such as basin wrenches, soldering iron, wire cutter/crimper. For my detailing supplies, I have a tote for my...

For those of you on the fence about using clay, get off the fence! Clay bars work! I clayed my 2004 Saab 9-3 today for the first time. The paint is in relatively good condition. However the 'plastic bag test' did reveal some problem areas. The worst spot on the car was the horizontal area...

I'm out in south central Nebraska and we have some pretty hard water. In fact I almost chipped a tooth on it, it's that hard! But seriously, I was having a very hard time drying my car quickly, even if I washed in the shade. No matter what, I'd get some serious spotting. My inline water...

The Klasse Twins are on order and should be here next week. I've never worked with either of them, so it will be a new adventure. Seems like you can get good results with the PC or by hand, and since I have tendonitis in my right elbow/forearm, I plan on applying them via PC. I know that...

I'm looking to get some of the discontinued #16 paste wax for a reasonable price. E-mail me at [email protected] to discuss details. Thanks!

I’ve been lurking for a while and thought I would finally surface. I live in rural Nebraska and keeping my car clean is an even greater challenge compared to when I lived in NYC. Here’s my situation: -Vehicle color is solid black (non-metallic), but relatively new: MY2004 Saab -Garage...