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I finally started using ONR regularly and love it. However I still do a traditional wash via the two bucket method sometimes if I think the car is too dirty. But, how dirty is too dirty? In the past I have used it with no pre-soak if the car has been washed within about a week and there was...

I'm looking for a sealant to use that I can possibly top with a carnauba. I have been using Klasse AIO, and while it looks OK, I find it difficult to use in the heat down here in Texas. #21 was suggested to me, but I am not sure how it is different from #20 (I havent used either of these, but am...

Hello everyone - I usually don't post here, as most of my questions are answered through just reading. Yesterday, after maybe a year of neglect, I detailed my engine bay and polished out my hazy headlights. I didn't think to take any "before" pictures, but rest assured it was pretty dirty. This...

Hi all - a couple questions regarding these topics... 1) I recently purchased some Klasse AIO and am using it per the instructions on the bottle, using a yellow Meguiars foam applicator, and applying by hand. One time I wet the applicator, the other I didnt and didnt notice a difference. My...

In the year or so I've had my 2004 black Passat I have accumulated a lot of chips on the front end, which drives me absolutely nuts, as you can probably imagine. I know that usually these kinds of things can't be detailed out and require a touch up or total re-painting. Many of them, however...

Hi everyone - I usually lurk here as there is plenty of reading for me to do, and as a result don't post much. However, an issue popped up this morning that has frustrated me a bit: Two days ago (Tuesday) I did a wash, clay (paint and glass), paint cleaner/scratch remover, polish and wax...

Hey everyone, I appreciate the help I received here recently with my car detailing questions. Things have been ok, however I have a couple more questions. I tried searching for the answers in the forums but so much info got pulled up, what i read seemed inconclusive. 1) Is using the Absorber...

Well, I went and washed again Sunday. (after one week. Having previously done a wash-clay-paint cleaner-polish-synth wax). My routing this week was to add a LSP, so I washed, OD'd and added Mothers Carnauba (from the 3 step system. Not the cleaner carnauba). It seemed to balance out the high...

I have been looking, but haven't yet found a good source for purchasing detailing supplies here in the Dallas area. I can find the basics at a local Pep Boys or Autozone, but I'd like to eventually branch out and try some "higher end" products that I hear mentioned. I know I can order online...

I did my first full detail today, took me 7 hours, and yes, I'm sore. :) I live in an apartment so I do it at a local coin op hose and brush joint, though I only use the hose and bring with me two buckets, lots of towels, mitts and cleaning products. Since I did a much longer session today, and...

Hi folks! I've been hanging out on vwvortex and passatworld quite a bit and several people have advised me to check this site out. I've been reading this site for quite a while as well as several other detailing forums, but yet I still find it a bit overwhelming. So, since it's getting late for...

Hey people, I've been lurking here a bit so I figured I'd go ahead and sign up. I have a black 2004 VW Passat that I purchased in July, and quickly figured out that keeping it clean is going to be an issue (especially since it isnt garaged). A number of people on vwvortex and passatworld...