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During last nights Sopranos, there is a scene showing Pauly watching TV, a few minutes past the mid-way point. In the background you can see an Adam's Polishes infomercial. I started to chuckle, and I pointed it out to my wife. She looked at me like I was just beamed down from the...

I've seen a few post recently including 'Amazing Roll Off' and have a few questions. How does Amazing Roll Off perform on: -Tires -Wheel wells -Plastic molding (I have black plastic flares on our Tahoe). Does it clean out wax deposits? -Engine bay -Leather/Vinyl cleaner -Other uses...

2000 Santa-Fe Outside 24x7 –Has never been waxed, etc… It gets a tunnel wash once a month. Oh joy!!. Here’s what I had to clean: Process Used: Wash: -Meg’s NXT & Foam Gun -Meg’s Wheel Brightener x 2 cut 3:1 (the inner rims are still a mess). -Optimum APC cut 2:1 on the...

My wife took the Tahoe in for service this week. Oil change, tire rotation, etc… The wiper arm sprayers weren’t working, so they replaced the arm assembly and wipers on both sides. That evening I washed it and took a few shots in the garage (a good way to check for scratches, marring...

1991 NSX – Spring Refresher. The clock on the NSX is at 90K. I just detailed the car in Nov, so it wasn't too bad all things considered. The burlap car cover didn't help things, but that's another story!! The owner put on a Comptec exhaust and K&N kit over the winter. The beast sounds...

Steve sent me a new mix of PwS to try on a detail that I had lined up for today. My appointment was cancelled, so I decided to give PwS a work out on my STS. Process Used: Wash ü SS&S / Foam Gun on the paint. ü PB APC 10:1 on the tires & wells ü S&R on the rims & exhaust...

We've had a few days of rainy/windy weather, and the pollen is starting to kick up. Today was clear, so we had to break out the cleaning supplies :) Here are a few shots of my wife's Tahoe & my neighbors MDX. Process/Products Used: -Wash: Z7 -Trim: Poorboys TR -Tires: NL -Wells: NL -Rims...

I'd like to hear what folks are using to combat tar these days. Please specify: -Product -Process -Results Most of the cars that I deal with have heavy tar build up, and it takes a lot of time and elbow grease to remove it. I'd like to know if there is an easier way :) The products that I...

I helped GBT TL detail his Mother-In-Laws CTX, it’s about a year old. This car stays outside 24 x 7, and has not been washed since last October –no I’m not kidding. The flats were covered with IFO –some of the worst that I’ve seen in a while. We washed/polished it last night, and Greg...

We've had crappy weather in DE the past few days. This evening GBG TL and I 'foamed up' 4 rides: STS, Tahoe, MDX, and Venture. The more I use the foam gun the more I like it -and I had my doubts! Here's a mini review: We used 4 products via the foam gun: all mixed with 4oz of car wash...

I recently purchased a foam gun and wanted to upgrade my quick disconnect system. Our local Lowe's (Delaware) carries a TON of accessories from Gilmour -the maker of the 'popular' foam gun. Lowe's carries shut off valves, 2-way, 4-way, quick disconnects with built-in shut off valves (for...

We experienced some streaking/blotching issues over the weekend. Z8 was used on top of Z5, and one on Z2Pro -both had the same effect. You have to really wipe Z8 down to a clean finish. I think part of the problem, is that we didn't get it all off the paint, and the cold weather made it haze...

I would like to hear feedback from foam gun users that have had some seat time. I've held off on one for a few reasons, the primary concern being 'will I use it a few times, and set it aside'? A few basic questions for those of you using a foam gun: -Have you noticed a significant...

I was sold on 'Z' until this week. It appears road grime and salt sticks to the paint just like everything else, so it's not the 'miracle product' Here are a few before shots taken on Sunday (after a nice 15" snow storm!) Here's a few after snaps (~20 miles of driving)...

My neighbor and I hit the 06 car show today. Man does it give you the bug to buy! This one comes with a 110% guarantee. It's called 'Swirl Installer'. I watched a 20 minute demo on it. It's a very effective product :) Shelby Mustang. (Sweet) New Tahoe Z06 No need...

I just returned from a 2 week road trip, and had to break out the supplies today! Last week, my shipment of Turbo Wax Tire Gel arrived. The fine folks at Turbo Wax also included a 4oz bottle of VRT and Sealer for me to try out. After reading the directions, I noticed a 4* emblem (see photo)...

After I finished the Z treatment on my wife's black Tahoe, I was curious to see what it looked like on my silver STS. Process Used: Wash: Optimum Clay: Optimum Polish: ZPC & LC Polishing Pad using the PC @ 5 Seal: ZFX/Z5 x 2, ZFX/Z2 x 1 Final wipe down using Z8. Total Time: 3 1/2 hours...

Here’s my first go-around with Zaino products. I was a skeptic of Z, and really didn’t have my hopes set too high. After years of reading and hearing about Z I had to try it. It's one of the few product lines that I haven't tried. This detail was done over the course of 4-5 days. I spent the...

After doing some research, talking to 'Z' product users, and constantly hearing the hype I've decided to try some 'Z' for myself. I'd like to trim down my product collection, and in the sealer department I have several: WG, UPP, FMJ, EX, EX-P, #218, #2180, and probably 4 or 5 others that I've...

Today's challenge.... My wife's brother has 5 daughters -oldest is 13, youngest is 6. Needless to say, the family hauler gets some abuse. They are in town for the holidays, and I decided to spend some time in the garage vs. chaos in the house :) Wash: Optimum Wells/Wheels: Optimum APC 6:1...