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I have been on Autopia for a while now and learned alot on the proper way to take care of the cars finish. Everything seems to make sense, except polishing. What's a good hand polish/compound that will get wet sand marks 1500/3000grit out? I am looking for a polish that sort of "brings back...

http://nkhan.jwmediabox.com/blog/wp-content/6809212.jpg I was wondering if the grey interior matte trim line was waxable. I want to give it a little but gloss. The silver trim on the steering wheel is glossy. So is that something I can wax?

Recently I scraped my bumper (dont ask, stupid mistake). It exposed plastic and primer. Really ugliness. So far I done these all by hand. 1 - wash clay off crap 2 - wet sand 3000 grit 3 - polish #1 from Quixx 4 - touch up paint layer 1 (6hour cure) 5 - clean with water 6 - touch up paint...

If there is light dust on the car, would it be bad to use OCW on it the way you may use a QD?

I am aware that the waffle weave is suppose to be absorbent and the best for drying. However, I dont know what I doing wrong. It seems why I dry, all I am doing is smearing the water around. Cant really get the water to absorb fully to the towel. Any tips? Is it because of the weather (~ 60degrees)?

I polish and waxed my car today but had a bad feeling that I was doing it wrong. Polish - Klasse AIO I applied it with a microfiber applicator and as soon as I covered the panel, I start to wipe it off with a polishing cloth. Wax - Collinite 476s I applied with a foam applicator and...

The spray Power Clean is really nice on wheels and tires. I just wanted to know what I can and shouldnt use Power Clean on.

I saw my friend the other day with his jeep liberty. It has the plastic bumpers. He was spraying the UV armor all stuff on it and complaining how every time it rains, the stuff streaks, and he has to reapply. Anyone have a product suggestion?

If you are only gonna sow your own car, chance are, the products you buy can last years. I was wondering what is the expected shelf life is like on different products. Examples would be great.

Any recommendations on a waffle weave MF thats not the size of a blanket? I will be using these for glass.

So today it was raining quite a bit. I noticed when I drive over 50mph, the water starts to roll off windshield upward. It was a pretty cool experience but was wondering why its able to do that. So I came up with some possible reasons. 1) Its normal on all cars driving over 50mph. 2) My car...

ONR, Dry, Clay, Dry, Wax. I have a new car and this has been my process since I am a newb. I really take my time to do these, spending 4 hours. However, after 2 days, the car gets pretty dusty. So I threw in QD. Seems that I have to QD every 3 - 4 days the least to keep my car clean. I...

Just out of curiousity, it is normal to use QD for clay lube. My question is, since you are suppose to use QD sparingly in the first place, wont it streak when you need to use alot for claying?

Is it ok to damp the foam pad with water and then use Klasse on it?

How do you guys hold your MF when cleaning Interior Windshield and back windows? What are the techniques and amount of pressure used? How many firm sprays of glass cleaner do you use? I tried to solve this with the Stoner's Reach and Clean, but it seems I cant "work" the glass with this tool...

I QD a couple of times now but it always seem to take me forever to do the whole car. I use 425. How long do you guys spend per panel and how many full shots of 425 (or other QD) for let say the fender? Sorry for such a newbish question.

Is the Black Magic Tire Gel Dressing water-based?

A few of the Optimum products let you dilute them. How does this effect it's self life?

I am seeking a Chrome Mugen License Frame. The ones I look at seems to be cheap plastic. Any helps would be well appreciated. Thanks!

I recently washed my wheels with ONR. I have to say, I really like its ability to keep off brake dust. After 2 weeks, the brake dust finally collected. I was able to just do a quick wipe with blue paper towels and it came off so easy. ONR is awesome but I want to step it up a notch and can't...