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My buddy brought over his car today for some TLC. The car is a year old, has 7000 miles on it (good for him - he <strong class='bbc'>drives[/b] it!). The car has been washed improperly in that time, and it really had some pretty ugly swirls - clearly visible in broad daylight. (sorry, no before...

Prelude: I have promised a review of this stuff for a while. Took me a while to find the product, and I really wanted to test it on the black Porsche, which, for one reason or another, hasn't been convenient lately. However I had some free time today, so I decided to give it a go on my...

If you're like me, drying isn't your favorite task. I have tried all sorts of short cuts. Today I found a combination I really liked. 1) Calif Water Blade - removes about 90-95% of the water CAVEATS: You can easily scratch your finish with one of these. If you trap a piece of grit and...

I see a lot of board members really like the Klasse All In One plus SG, so I want to give it a try. I have the sample kit but haven't tried it yet. I have a few questions: 1) how abrasive is AIO compared to, say, 3M Dark Finish SMR? 2) From what I've read, it should be OK to apply with an...

I started using these because they are great at cleaning the M5 wheels, which are a pain. They are also great for wheel wells. I don't use the brush, but I use my wash mit to touch the car. I rinse the mit frequently with the pressure spray. <font color="red">Important Warning: I once "missed"...

:rolleyes: What started as a pasttime has become an obsession. I can't walk by my car without finding something to polish, spray, rub or wipe. I make excuses to go the garage. I keep testing products, even though the car looks fine. A steady stream of UPS boxes shows up at my door with new...

Hi, Guys - I know I'm still new to the board, but some of you already know I've been very interested in testing detailing products (paint care only). After reading so many false advertiser claims and users' unsubstantiated opinions, I've gotten even more interested in testing methods. How can we...

I guess I was bored. Starting with the "Zaino Test" I did a while back, I've been doing a lot of little experiements lately. I bought one of those dual-head 1000w halogen lights on a tripod (my wife calls it "Johnny Five") - and I've found that in a dark garage with that light shining on my...

My old 6" velcro-backed pads are getting tired. Griot's wants $12 a pad???? There must be a better source. My PC came with some pads that I like "Lake Country Mfg" - they are concave with little "steps" in the foam, which really reduces spatter. I'd buy them again if I knew where to get...

On the advice of a friend, I tried 3M Dark Finish Swirl Mark Remover again. I had tried some, but had been disappointed in the past. (I had only tried it on a small area, by hand, with a foam pad. This time, I followed his advice (and the instructions) - used the orbital with a foam pad, used...