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Okay, so I just got a PC and am planning on buying new pads/backing plate and some Meguiars polishes for polishing after the winter. I plan on polishing my parents' 1993 Acura Vigor. It's swirled pretty badly because the first owner didn't really take much care of it. No scratches that can be...

I'm looking to buy some polishes for my PC, and I'm interested in finding out whether there are any good polishes that can be bought in local car stores or Walmart/Target stores. Or are these polishes so specialized they can only be bought online?

What do you guys use for antifreeze washer fluid, in the summer and in the winter? I currently have the normal cheap blue antifreeze in my reservoir, but I don't see any point in using it during the summer. I was thinking about just using regular plain water in the summer. This way, when...

Accumulator mentioned that I may be getting less durability from my Collinite 476S than what most people get. I've been thinking about it, and I have a feeling that there is something wrong with my application. Here's my problem: I use a Meguiars Gold Class yellow foam pad to hand apply the...

I've always been using Meguiar's Gold Class car wash to wash my cars since I began detailing. However, I've never known how much soap I am really supposed to use in ratio to the water. I find that after rinsing the car and beginning to use my wash mitt on my 3-4th passes (dunking into second...

Question is basically in the subject. My parents claim that they can see that Acura paint is better than Honda paint. I, however, think that Honda and Acura use the same type of paint on their cars, and only factor that determines the shine of a car is the detailing job that is done on it. Of...

What are some tips that you guys can give regarding the purchase of used cars? What are some main areas to look at that are crucial to buy a reliable car? How can one bargain successfully to get the best price for a used car? The things I can imagine are: -Look at basic maintenance: belts...

What is the correct way to dry using a WW? Here are a few problems I've noticed when I was trying out the Walmart WW's for the second time on my van: -The WW always leaves water behind when I move the WW around (this is not what I do to dry the car). When I use the blotting method, there is...

I've often observed that after police catch people (speeding, car accident, driving violation, etc...) and pull them over, they always leave their lights and engine on. Why do they have to leave their engine and lights on? I can imagine that they leave their engine on in case the driver tries to...

During the spring/summer, my parents have one car parked on the driveway and one car parked under the tree on the road. I have found that the car parked under the tree quickly loses its water beading characteristics when it rains (especially when it rains hard). When I wash the car again, the...

After reading a lot of the Walmart WW thread, I'm a bit confused as to the uses of WW towels. I know they are great when used to dry a car. However, other members mention that they use it to do QD's, remove wax, and clean glass. Is there any reason WW's should be used as opposed to MF's when...

Hey guys, my second click and brag since I joined. This is my final winter prep (unless it stays this warm) with one final layer of Collinite 476S topped with DG Aquawax, provided as a sample from twitch, a generous autopian. Two weeks ago I put on 3 layers of spit-shined Collinite 476...

I have yet to find an OTC product to detail my wheelwells, and I'm getting desperate. Those wheelwells look pretty ugly :) Would it be smart to use a tire dressing? I'm currently using Meguiars Endurance Dressing. I'm sure it would go on and stay on, but I'm worried that dirt/road grime will...

This morning, I did my first step of winter prep, 2 layers of Collinite 476, spit shined. When I was washing, I decided to use warm water, because it was cold outside, and I didn't want my fingers freezing up again like last time... So I put some Meguiars GC into my bucket and filled up with...

I was just looking at the auto detailing article on Wikipedia and find it to be quite lacking. Do any of you have the time and effort to fix the article up a bit? I'll try to make some changes with my limited knowledge, but I'm sure there are more knowledgeable and more proficient in English to...

I'm part of many other forums, and a forum member posted a thread about a car show that he went to. He took many pictures, and I asked if I could share them with you guys, and he agreed. Thread: http://standardshift.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5151&highlight= What really brought me to show...

I found this on digg.com It's a 5 minute video about a person who details only high-end cars (lamborghini's, bugatti veyron, etc..) It shows you the process he uses to wash, clay, polish, and wax his customer's cars. Is it worth it? Can you guys critique his method of detailing? I'm curious...

Yesterday, my mom drove the Acura to work and by the time she got back, there was bird poop all over the car! I was pretty mad, so I just got out and sprayed the stained areas with some water and careful rubbing with my hands to loosen the crud. After loosening the crud and thoroughly spraying...

I recently bought 2 bottles of the Long Haul QD after hearing good reviews from other autopians. Can any of you guys give a more in depth review, exploring the durability, shine, depth that this QD gives? Since I was considering to do spit-shining using this QD, I'm also curious as to whether...

I'm having my fairly new Mazda MPV going to the dealer for a rotor replacement (prematurely warped). I'm worried that they will wash the MPV and put new swirls in it. Do they usually wash the car when performing service and warranty work? Should I specifically mention to them that I don't want...