Recent content by xpditor

Tried a search for this but nothing specific came up. I've got a black Jeep Wrangler to do with white specs of latex roofing paint on the hood and front fenders. I need some advice from someone who has been there and done this. I have thought of: Mineral spirits, clay bar, compound...

I am working on a 1995 BMW, red, and it has already been repainted by BMW. I had significant dulling/oxidation of the horizontal surfaces and used a rotary and polishing compound. Now, I have a very clean surface with a ton of swirls. Should I use Scratch X to reduce the swirls before using...

After passing on the first Acura TL because the dealer didn't listen to me when I told him not to detail it, the next one came in untouched by human hands. I allowed them to remove the plastic and handwash it with a lamb's wool mit I brought them. I took it home and spent 10 hours the next...

Ahhh... the Dealer got it right this time. My car was built at 10:37 pm on the evening of April 12, 2004 on Line #1 at the Marysville, OH Acura plant. It's a healthy baby NBP/Camel Navi 5AT and weighs in a 3574 pounds 14 oz. Father (me) is doing as well as can be expected. It arrived at...

The good news? My ordered TL arrived yesterday at Rick Case Acura. The bad news? Contrary to my written instruction ON THE FACE OF THE ORDER, and confirmed by several emails to the sales person, the dealer removed the plastic shipping film, ran the car through an automated wash, then used...

I'm expecting my new Acura TL (black) to arrive from the factory next week. I don't want the prep guys to mess up my new paint. Should I request they not use an electric polisher? I don't want to start out with swirls on a new car. What do you recommend? Also, I'm well stocked with...