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I need help quickly guys. I don't know exactly how, but after driving I noticed tons of engine oil drops in the paint. I assume I drove over spilled oil and it went directly into the paint. I already washed the car, but some spots are still there. I also tried dishsoap with a little better luck...

Well, I originally posted my intentions to do my mother in law van for the winter (see here) Nu-finish thread I went ahead and got the collinite 476S paste from MacTecLLC, shipped to my in-laws (my first on-line purchase of detailing supplies). Samples of Insulator and fleet wax were...

Well, I finally got permission, I mean authorization from my wife to buy a PC.... (married guys understand ;)) I think the 7336 from Lowes will make the trick. I have read tons of threads about pads and backing plates and while I think I know most of the basics, I still have many questions...

I don't know if the hot tub is the appropiate place for this one, but I will try here first. ;) After reading the sucess stories about applying car waxes / sealants to sinks and showers I decided to give it a try..... Wow, what a difference! The sinks look waaay better and are much easier to...

I will be buying a PC shortly. Some lake county pads a little later. I already got, however a Chicago electric rotary. I learned by reading that the included "wool" pads are a NO NO with any tool. A good chance to practice with the rotary in an oxidized car will be present next weekend...

I happened to run into an auto paint store just by accident (Metro Detroit, MI. USA) My idea was to get some 3M Machine Glaze polish (05937) or maybe Meguiars #80 because of all the good comments about them here in the forums. Well, this place didn't carry Meguiars products, and they only had...

As we will spend the last week of November with my in-laws for the traditional thanksgiving dinner that you Anglos have ;) , I decided that a wax to my mother in law huge van would be nice as the winter is coming. The van is a few years old, paint in decent shape. I know that an ocasional car...

Well, after lurking for a while I decided to register. This site has a lot of knowledge, and I see that detailing is quite a passion among the members :D In fact, the title of "obsessed detailer" that many of you wear is a serious undestatement.... and it surely shows in the pictures and...