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This is a bit of a weird question, but usually you guys mention that you clean the interior with a wipedown with an APC (Meguiars, Simple Green, whatever). How effective is that wipedown? Other than getting rid of dust, I usually find that wipedown doesn't really do much to clean off any light...

I was mulling this over this morning: Since ONR functions by encapsulating dirt particles so that the drying towel can be used to safely take the dirt particles off, does that mean it's bad to use the blotting->wiping technique? Usually with conventional washes, it's often suggested to blot...

So on my recent trip to California, I was ecstatic to come by a Carquest, which is nowhere to be found near my house in NY. So I went in and bought some things, including DG 901 CWC and the Eagle One Tire/Wheel Cleaner. I've heard very good results and reviews of the EO cleaner and for $5.00, I...

I recently got a grit guard and I'm wondering which bucket I should use it in. I didn't buy two because I wanna keep my expenditures to the minimum. Obviously I can think of pros and cons of putting in rinse or wash bucket, and I think I'm leaning towards putting it in the rinse bucket. I figure...

I saw this in an old Car and Driver magazine and I'm confused. Are they suggesting that orange peel is good?

Just want to ask for the availibility of grit guards in the autopia store. I plan on buying soon, but I need the Grit Guards, and wonder how long it will take to restock them. Thanks :)

Finally got the chance to polish out my parents' 1993 Acura Vigor on Sunday. It was a cloudy day, perfect for using my non-sun-compatible polishes, Meguiars #83 and #80. Process: ONR the day before Clayed with Mother's Clay Bar+Meguiars Gold Class Car Shampoo Meguiars #83/Orange LC pad...

just testing, will delete this thread afterwards...

On another forum, somebody posted a video of dent removal using a hair dryer and compressed air. What do you guys think? Is this real? VIDEO: Car dent removal with hair dryer and compressed air - Autoblog

On another forum, somebody posted a video of dent removal using a hair dryer and compressed air. What do you guys think? Is this real?

I'm wondering how much total ONR solution (not dilution) to mix up when cleaning up a moderately dirty vehicle. I understand Scottwax only uses 1 gallon, and I'm wondering whether I would be able to do the same. It seems to me that maybe 1 gallon might not be enough to wash a midsize sedan...

Do you guys think it would be a good idea to use the Absorber as the first dry step after using ONR on a dirty car? I won't be wiping or anything, blotting only. After this step, I would then take a WW to do the second and final drying step. This seems like it would save the use of some WW's...

just testing to see if i can post here.. having posting issues in other areas of the forum.

I just got my Meguiars 83 and 80 today, so since I didn't have time to use it on a car, I had to use it on something! I went through my 3 Netflix DVD's to find a scratched up one. Yep, this one had some major scratches. Didn't try to see whether it would play, but I'm guessing no because most of...

Just got our annual water report today. I have no idea what this means, so I'm hoping somebody can from this report tell me about factors that may affect my car washing (hard water, etc..) I tend to get water spots a lot, and I'm wonder whether my water is harder, same, or softer than the average :)

I always see lots of AWESOME pictures in the click and brag section, and I've been longing to learn how to use the manual settings on my digital camera to achieve that kind of perfection. I am using a Canon Powershot A620, and I generally shoot in the automatic mode. However, I'm looking to play...

I may be getting my learners permit soon, and I'm wondering how this exactly impacts my parents' insurance rates. I'm in NY, as I understand different states may have different policies. Do my parents' insurance rates go up after I get my learners permit or after I get my junior license? Some...

I must be really annoying, switching back and forth between the Meguiars and the Optimum, being so undecisive... I've decided to buy the Meguiars DACP and #80 from Amazon. I understand that #83 is somewhat hard to work with, and I was wondering what kind of tips I can get regarding the use of...

Can somebody explain the Presta polish line up and it's equivalent product in the Optimum line? I understand there's the Ultra Cutting Creme, Ultra Cutting Creme Light, Chroma 1500, and the Swirl Mark Remover. Also, can any of you compare these two brands of polishes in terms of effectiveness...

I'm beginning my polishing soon, and I'm looking to try out OP and OC. However, I don't do too much polishing, and a 32oz. bottle of OP and OC would be way too much if I only plan on doing one car as of now. I'm wondering whether anybody can sell me half of that, so about 16 oz. of both OP and...