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    Reccomended pads for using Menzerna?

    I have been wanting to change to Menzerna polishes, since it seems everyone gets great results with it and the polishes I have used just really haven't been that great for me. I figured that I'd like to try the SIP and and 106FA with my 7424. What kind of pads would you all reccomend using with...
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    Which will look best on polished wheels Z2 or Z5?

    I have used some Z5 previously on my polished wheels to bring out the reflection and add maybe add some protection. Surprisingly the Z5 lasted quite a while. I am out of Z5 and want to reuse it or Z2 on my wheels. From what I have read Z2 is more for lighter vehicles, while Z5 is for darker and...
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    What to use to polish and protect GM polished wheels?

    I'd like to hand polish and protect my wheels before it starts geting colder, but don't know what is best to use. My wheels are like most newer GM vehicle wheels, polished to look like chrome. They are not true chrome alloy wheels or the plastic clad wheels. They are starting to show some signs...
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    Dodo Juice Born to be Mild, anyone try it out yet?

    I like trying out different wash shampoos every one in a while, since I haven't found one that I can say is truly my favorite. I have been checking out the Dodo Juice Born to be Mild shampoo, but I'd like to get some opinions from those that have tried it first. How well does it compare to...
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    PC 7424 attempt no so great, could use some tips

    I was doing a detail for a freind of mine on his car and decided to use the PC on the hood since it had some rough swirls and scratches. I went with Danase swirl abolisher II on a LC CCS 6 inch orange pad, then followed up with Danase swirl abolisher I on a LC CCS 6 inch white pad. Everything...
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    Has anyone else noticed this with ONR?

    I use ONR mixed as a QD whenever wiping off small areas that need to be cleaned. I have noticed whenever I have it out if it is humid enough to get moisture or dew on my car, I can see the area that was ONR quick detailed formed in the dew. Almost seems as if it is beading differently than the...
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    Where to buy replacement sponge for Ultima Tire and Trim Guard Plus?

    Does anyone know where I can guy one of the big blue and ornage sponges that come with the Ultima Tire and Trim Guard Plus when you purchase it? Mine has seen many uses, and is ripped up and dirty. I tried on the Autopia store, but it seems that I can't buy just the sponge. I know that any kind...
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    Tips for cleaning carpeting with Folex

    After the reccomendation from many on here, I got a bottle of Folex to use on my floomrats. What is the process that you all use to get the best results on larger more dirty areas? Should I first wet the area down then spray the Folex on, or is Folex sprayed on it's own fine? Will using a brush...
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    Covercraft Windshiled Sun Shades

    I am looking at getting a new windshield sun shade becuase the one I have now is a few years old, and its is a roll up shield. After folding it and unfolding it many times it wants to go back to the rolled up position and not cover the windshield completely. Anyways, I have been looking at the...
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    Which carpet cleaner works best?

    I am wanting to clean a set of floormats that have usual dirt and grime tracked on them, but they are not excessively dirty. I am looking at a few spray on carpet cleaners to try out and have found the Wolfganag and DP products on autogeek. Which brand do you all think works better and removing...
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    What to use to clean gauge cluster plastic?

    Is there anything out there that works best to clean the plastic face of gauge clusters? I know i is one of the more delicate things to try and clean becuase it will scratch easily, that's the reason I have never touched it before. It is starting to get a slight haze on it, I guess from the...
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    Zaino Z10, am I applying it too often?

    I have been appling Zaino Z10 for my seats for quite a while now, and I usually apply it every month. Usually about every 3 months I will use Z9 to clean them first before applying Z10, since my seats do not see any abuse or dirt I don't do use it beforehand each time. Anyways it seems like my...
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    Using Meguiars APC on interior carpets

    I am going to try of some of the Meguiars APC, the green stuff, on my floormats soon. What is a good starting dilliution? They are not too dirty just mostly by the heel area. One they are cleaned I plan on hosing them off, vacuuming, and letting them air dry. Will the APC leave the generic Pine...
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    Any OTC clay that works well?

    What kind of clay would you all reccomend that can be found at local sotres that works well? I have really only seen Meguiars and Mothers, but is one really better than the other? I am not looking for something that is agressive since I do not want to have to use the PC after claying, I just...
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    Need quick advice on using Danase polishes with a PC

    I recently used the Danase SA 1 and 2 with a PC with LC CCS pads on a car hood, but the results were not as good as I expected. Everything seemed to look good at first but then in full light it didn't look all that great. I tried going over it again, but no difference. I could see some circular...
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    Cleaning floormats with Meguiars APC what is the process?

    I recently picked up some meguiars APC, green stuff not the orange apc+, and was wanting to us it on my floormats. I have an ashphalt blacktop driveway so you can imagine all kinds of crap gets tracked on them from it alone. Even those these are older floormats that I use just for everyday I'd...
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    845 as a warmer weather wax?

    I have used 845 in the past in colder months and it did really well, but how is it during spring and throught the rest of the warmer months? I don't want to use something only to have to reapply it after a couple washes. What kind of results are you all seeing with 845 during this time of the year?
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    Meguiars APC dillution ratio and uses

    I ordered some meguiars apc and am getting ready to use it on a few things but I am not sure how to duillute it. I want to use it in my engine bay. It is not what I'd call really dirty since I do clean it frequently. What is a good ratio to use on it? Can I spray it on a rag and wipe everything...
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    Questions for long time Zaino Z9 and 10 users

    I have been using Zaino Z9 and Z10 on my leather seats for around a year now. I have been worndering how good the products really are at preventing leather from aging and wearing 5 or so years from now, or if it will keep it looking like new still. What have you all seen that have been using Z9...
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    How long does one have to file ins claim?

    Around 3 or 4 weeks ago one of my cars some hail dings on it. I have not filed a claim yet since they is only a couple dings that are not that noticeable and being buysy with work and trying to find a reputable place to fix it. I have never had to file a comprehensive claim before so I have no...
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