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    Who shows new cars?

    I was just a little curious if any of you show new cars?I used to go to car shows with my Father and we had older classic to show and I would see new cars there, at the time I did not understand why someone would do this.I always looked at this as cheeting,because all the older cars people had...
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    Does anyone have logocaps on the wheels?

    Just a little Question about nothing really.The valve stem caps on the wheels of the car do any of you have special one that have your logo like BMW,JAG,ETC.I happen to see these the other day and was just wandering how many people have em.If so where did you purchase them.I saw some with smiley...
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    Menzerna sealing wax

    Hey all these pics are not great, but wanted to post something until I can get better ones.The truck looks great up close.
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    Truck detailing questions...

    Ok I have tried to figure this out but have failed.I am not that great with a computer most of my time is spent on the web and or here (my favorite place:) So could someone help a stupid freind out and tell me how to get some pics on the page of my Thread.They are not even great pics but all I...
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    Car show sunday

    Does anyone know of a company that makes brake caliper paint in a dark green?I have searched high and low for this paint and can't seem to find it.I have found just about every other color and I am now looking at other paint options.Does anyone know if Engine paint or regular oil based paint...
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    **URGENT** Public Statement - Please Read

    Hey all, just a quick little Thread to let you know I finally got Z1,Z5,and then 48 hours later Z2 on my ride.The Z1 and Z5 did very well, but when I added Z2 yesterday one word (awsome) this stuff goes on and comes off so easy.I also tried the Zaino tire dressing and it looks great on my tires...
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    Another Newbie!

    Finally got around to my first Zaino application and I am very pleased.The product went on very thin as instructed by most.So thin that at first I was questioning if it was to thin.I could see it going on but Z1 has little if any haze in sertain areas.The Z5 also went on with ease and after...
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    Dodge Mega-Cab / MEGA MESS!

    Ok Friday is coming and weather looks nice Zaino time!!!!!! Just a few quick questions for anyone who can help.First my car holds water in alot of spots after wash and dry,will water running off into the Zaino screw anything up?Second if so can I wash one day put car indoors and apply Z next...
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    A new beginning

    Hey all, just finished searching for some info on towel serging and would like to know if anyones come up with other ideas to keep edges from fraying.Do local cleaners do this type work(serging)and if not who is the cheapest?I know lots of you are true MT users whats the best deal for quality...
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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY gmblack3

    Has anyone ever tried one of the applicators that you fill the handle and it lubes itself as you apply your product?This looks like a good idea but does it work?My wife's Xterra has lots of plastic on the exterior and seems this may work well.If anyone has one that works good please let me know...
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    6.5 Quake

    Just would like to post some pics of my car after Zaino treatment and wanted to know if the time of day is important when I snap shots?I know you guys have opinons on this let me here it.Thanks
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    Painted plastic protection

    Does anyone know if products like Zaino,Klasse ETC. will help prevent chips on painted plastic?Is there any product on the market that may help?The front of my car is mostly painted plastic and starting to show quite a few chips in the paint.Thanks
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    Getting 90%+ from one step!

    Hey all! I have never detailed an engine before and would like to get some advice and tips.First off do you guys always rinse and or wash the engine compartment when you wash the exterior of the car,if not how often?What do you use to wash the painted wheel wells and other parts that are hard...
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    Zaino residue in cracks

    Just waiting for a full day off with good weather to put Zaino on my cars.In preparing to do so was wandering about the no residue in crack statement.When I use wax I usally don't wipe over cracks because of the clean up time to remove crack dust(that just does'nt sound right:D ).My question is...
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    Factory grease in door jams

    I am getting ready to Zaino my cars and I have greasy and sticky type crap in my door jams.Some of it like light brown looking grease that want smear and others that you can hardly see but can feel that are sticky and smear but won't wipe off.What can I clean this with that will not hurt my...
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    Xpel Film Sealant...

    Just wandering what most people use to apply products like 303 to interior parts?I used a cotton applicator and it spreads quite nice but left lint.Just looking for a way to spread evenly with little waste.I have found that the Eagle One tire sponges do the best on tires.THANKS
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    Ryan and Todds Wintery Wonderland: The greatest detailing adventure ever told

    I had picked up some 3M SMR the other day to remove etched in bug guts from the front of my car.I noticed it removed most but not all of the bug stuff.At the same time I have also noticed if I rub my hand very lightly over the paint surface (as I learned here) I can feel very few and very small...
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    Looking to purchase a new Polisher

    Hey all! How long should I wait after touching up some very small dings with paint before I 3M SMR,Z-1,and Z-5 on plastic.My plans are as follows. 1.wash with dawn 2.3M SMR 3.Z1 4.Z5 Suggestions welcome!
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    Applying 303 with what?

    I just received my 303 Aerospace and was wondering what every one uses to apply this or other products of this type?sponge,towel,ETC.Thanks
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    Mecum Muscle Car Auction - KC - 12/4/09

    I have some areas on my paint that I ask about in another Theard and I will most likely use 3m finesse it or Pinnacle cleansing lotion.Should I rewash the car before applying Z-1.
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