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what manufacturer uses the ppg ceramiclear paint? if you know the models that would be great too. after experiencing it first hand on a benz there is no way i'm going back to any other kind.

Yes i have been away for a while and my clay supply ran out. Every local store i went to autozone/napa/pepboys/acme all they carry is the mothers kit. One bodyshop supplier has the 3m clay in stock for 26 bucks, just clay no lube. Personally i do not like mothers clay one bit. Sure the...

i bought these at autozone for wax mainly zaino, of course i checked autopia prior to using them and found that mf might mar the paint? so i should stick to foam? anyone tried these?

I plan on buying a new car and decontaminating it myself (with a wash mitt, not a dealer mop) but would like to try it first on an older car rather than learning on a brand new surface. I'm wondering if the FinishKare or ABC system (FinishKare probably because of their consumer type...

I am planning on buying a new car (in time for spring) and obviously being an autopian my standards are above average, I will refuse delivery if I see the dealer gorillas washing it with mops. Is it reasonable to ask the dealer not to take the foil off? What sort of...

back in the day when i joined autopia the bandwagon was to use cotton wash mits (genuine cotton, not advertised as cotton) the mit of choice was this one (there was even a group buy) this is what the mit looks like lets just say that i got used to them, and adjusted my technique to...

i've been using zaino for the last 3 years, and it makes my paint darker (dark metallic green), you can only see the color/metallic effect when looking directly onto the paint in the sun. are there any waxes that will lighten it up? carnuba is fine, how do #16, and s100 behave?

hey guys what is the general consensus on clearkote products? doesn't seem like too many people are using them continuously. how are the durability / swirl hiding characteristics? is it as slick as zaino? and do you guys recommend their carnuba wax, seems that only vanilla moose and moose...

i have some fieldcrest cotton towels and used them for about 2 years now, they seem little rougher than at first, but still no scratching/marinng do your towels 'expire' or not?

first of all its great to be back here again. :xyxthumbs i have been detailing for several years now, and after reading autopia i came to the conclusion that i'm either slow at it, or you guys are really fast. i started around 10 am, washed, clayed, meguiras fine cut w/ pc, washed, z1...

i'm going to order some pakshak MFs really soon, and also his waffle weave, i hear nothing but good things about them but i was wondering if any body prefers cotton?, or has given up on MF for one reason or another? thanks

hello After using zaino for 2 years, i think its time for a change. As much as i like the product. S100 sseems to be the way to go, but how is it in terms of durability? I don't expect it to be anywehre near zainos. Actually i think i'll use s100 only for the summer, and switch to more...

hey guys i finally painted the garage floor with my dad last friday, we waited for 72 hours minimum before parking on it, we actually didn't start parking till friday of next week, gave it more time because it was a rainy week. well every time the car is parked, and than moved the paint...

hey guys does anybody else wash, wax, and everything else on their car with the top to bottom motion on vertical surfaces? or is it just me. i notice way less surface maring (you know the long ones acrosss the panel) after waxing and washing. whatcha think?

hello, i would like to remove the emblems on my car so i could clean them and the paint behind it throughly:rolleyes: :D . What glue do i reattach them with after removal? so that i would be able to take them off again if ever needed. thanks,