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I don't have a shop vac yet, but I'm looking to buy one soon. I'm curious as to how wet vacs are used. If one is doing the interior (say, leather), do they just put the cleaning solution right onto the leather and the shop vac will be able to suck it dry after the leather is scrubbed clean? If...

I read from Accumulator's post about "swirl-free washing" and he mentioned that it's better to have less foam when you are mixing up your soap solution because lubricity is more important than amount of bubbles. I'm currently using Meguiars Gold Class, no foam gun (yet :)) I began experimenting...

I went to a Big Lots near me yesterday (never knew there was one so close) to look at the detailing supplies there. Boy, is the stuff cheap there! So I saw both the Meguiars Ultra Plush Wash Mitt and the Deep Pile Chenille Wash Mitt. I was curious as to which one is better, or at least what...

Okay, I know this may be a simple question, but I usually don't use QD's, and I'm now interested in using it after washes. How do you guys use QD's? Do you spray it directly onto the paint and then wipe with a MF? Or do you spray onto the MF and then wipe the surface?

I've been looking around for a good cleaner wax to go with my newly bought Collinite 476S, and I decided to buy Meguiars ColorX. Got it pretty cheap at Amazon for $7.00 including shipping, so I was pretty happy :) Okay, so this morning I decided to try it out. I'm a bit confused regarding the...

I recently bought Collinite 476, and on the directions, it states that it can be used for fine furniture. Does this mean I can wax my dining table, work table, etc... with it? Also, I play the violin, and I was thinking about whether waxing the violin would be a smart thing to do. The rosin...

OK, this is the situation: I just washed my MPV this morning and dressed the tires. Unfortunately, when I went to a state park to have a BBQ, I had to drive through very dusty roads (if I had known there were going to be dusty roads, I wouldn't have washed the car) to get to the BBQ site. After...

What exactly is the difference between WW's and MF's? Is it a different type of stitch? I currently have the Absorber and am looking for either the drying towel from Target (Vroom) or the WW from Walmart to wipe off the streaks that the Absorber occasionally leaves behind. Is there a definite...

I'd like to see your opinions on the subject of whether or not an automatic transmission car should be put in neutral when coming to a red light. I personally don't have any knowledge or opinion on the subject, but I have seen some people do it with their cars. One side of the argument is that...

I'm doing some research regarding traffic schools to reduce insurance prices. I searched online and found way too many choices to choose from. There were many online courses, but I don't know whether these websites are trustworthy. Do you guys know of any website or traffic school that you know...

I searched around and didn't find a dedicated thread, so I decided to start one. From the scattered comments that I've heard about Eagle One, it seems to be pretty good. However, I've never used tire cleaners before, so I was curious as to how EO compares to other OTC tire/wheel cleaners. I have...

I was hanging around at Walmart today, looking around in the detailing section and happened to come by Meguiars GC foam applicators. They were in packs of two. I've seen fairly good comments of it on autopia, so I took a pack and scanned at the price check. How much does it cost? $0.97 for 2...

I recently started using Collinite 476 as my main wax for my 2 cars. Like many Autopians, I always wax the insides of the wheels every time I rotate my tires. I'm trying to figure out what method will give the most protection. Naturally, 2-3 layers of Collinite as opposed to 1 layer will provide...

I'm still on the search for a durable and cheap tire dressing. How is Mothers FX Tire shine in terms of durability? If the durability isn't too good, what would you guys recommend? I've read good stuff about Meguiars Gold Class Endurance Gel and Z-16. Appreciate the help.

Alright, I waxed my Acura 2 weeks ago, and I've decided that I will take a picture of the water beading every 2 weeks after I wash it. Here's the first few pictures: I'll post other pictures every 2 weeks. Personally, I'm very crazy about beading, so I think that I have just found my...

Has anybody used the rubbermaid tire dressing applicator? It's sold at Target and looks pretty good. Just want to see your suggestions... Heres a pic:

No, it's not the car grille. I'm talking about BBQ grills. I'm curious as to whether it's safe to apply wax onto barbeque grills or gas-fired stoves. If there's a layer of protection, especially on the grill, then it will make it easier for me to clean the grill. BTW, it's a stainless steel...

I was at Walmart a few days ago and notice they were selling terry cloth applicators for only $0.97. I'm curious as to whether terry cloth applicators scratch or marr the surface of a car? Thanks for the replies.

I know that rust should be more of a bodyshop thing, but I'd like to see what you guys think. Also it would be great if you guys know of another forum that discusses specifically bodywork like this. This is the situation. I have a 1993 Acura Vigor and noticed that my right rear wheelwell was...

Does anybody have any experience with Meguiars Cleaner Wax? It's in a tin purple can and is a hard paste inside. Appreciate any feedback!