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    Bosch Icons and Aquapel

    For some reason my Bosch Icon wipers are wobbling with Aquapel on the windshield. Does anyone have any input on why this is happening? The wipers still wipe extremely clean, however they wobble. I have not treated the wipers with anything, they do get cleaned with gold glass shampoo...
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    Burnt paint touchup?

    Ah... dangit. So today I accidentally burnt some paint on one of my clear coated aluminum rims. Whats the best way to touch up this area to make it less noticeable? From now on.... Rims get hand polished. Lesson learned.
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    Unigrit in Variety Packages?

    Are there any places that sell Unigrit in variety packages? I really don't wanna spend 20 bux on a package of 25 for the same grit of sand paper Then have to buy more packages of 25 for different grits. I seem to have lost my old sand paper somewhere and I can't seem to find them.
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    GR-40 FAQ? Vinegar?

    I searched, but couldn't find the answer. Does GR-40 trim cleaner really need to be neutralized with vinegar?
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    How do you get swirls out of chrome?

    From what I found out searching, you clean with #0000 steel wool, But that will put micro scratches on them? Then you polish them out with any metal polish??? How long would it take to polish out swirls on chrome?
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    Sonus Leather Conditioner still stinks

    Well it doesn't smell as offensive as the day right after applying. But it still stinks, is there a way to get my leather back to that fresh leather smell? I have tried misting the seats with water and wiping them down.
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    How to get rid of BAKED on masking tape

    Well, our sunroof shattered and I had to patch it up really quickly. I only had two options, masking tape and duct tape. So I used the masking tape. The masking tape stayed there for a while in the sun. When the dealer took off the tape to repair the sunroof the adhesive started to bake into the...
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    Menzerna FPII vs. Sonus Paintwork Cleanser with SFX3 pad

    Next week I am thinking about trying my new sealant, Meguiars #21 Synthetic Sealant. I am going to polish my BLACK vehicle to ensure that Meguiars #21 will be my base coat. There are a few minor, barely visible under halogen lights, cobwebs that I would like to remove in the process, this is why...
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    Streaking Glass.

    Im trying to clean my mothers windows on her 4runner today using Stoners Invisible Glass, but the damn thing just keeps streaking. I do not have this problem on our truck. I tried using clean, brand new microfiber towels to buff after cleaning with Stoners IG, still streaking... This...
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    Just won 50 bux. What to purchase?

    I was thinking a Grit Guard, and some P21s? :work: Although I already have #26 at home and don't know if P21s is really worth it. I don't have Klasse Either. Sealent maybe?
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    Menzerna FP2 Break down.

    How long should this polish take to break down? I musta done 6 slow passes and 6 moderately fast passes for every area I did. And When I mean slow, I was moving as slow as a slug. I worked on my truck for 7 hours straight with no breaks yesterday and was extremely satisfied with the results...
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    How to Use scratchX with PC

    Does anyone have a technique to using scratchX to perfection with a PC? I know I know its not recommended for using with PC. But its the only polish I have besides Sonus Paintwork Cleanser which comes after. I made the mistake of not buying any products along with my PC...
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    Reasons to hate autopia.

    After visiting this website and looking at click and brag, I felt envy. I went to pep boys auto parts and spent countless amounts of money on things the enthusiast on this forum would consider "untouchables" Meguiars Gold Class wax - 15 bux Meguiars NXT paste - 18 bux ScratchX - 9 bux...
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    Messed up big time.

    Alright well heres how it went today Wash Clayed Wash ScratchX NXT NXT second I was very satisfied with the first layer of the NXT, but after applying a second layer, it looks as though I overdid it. There are smears, marring, and swirls everywhere! And obviously im doing...
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    #26 Waterey?

    Is Meg #26 suppose to come out uneven looking (like snot, not on the cars paint)? I shook it up and It was kinda watery when I was using it.
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    OTC polish

    I need a good OTC polish for a black vehicle that will remove swirls, without being too abrasive. ScratchX is too annoying to use and hard to get off after it dries. Anything else? This will be applied by hand. I'm sick of seeing the swirls in the sun.
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    NXT tech Wax with #26 over FAQ?

    I've been reading the forums and a lot of people are doing NXT tech wax (x2) waiting 24 hours then applying a layer of Meguiars #26 Hi-tech Carnauba Yellow Wax. 1. How long does this combo last on a black vehicle in the hot sun? 2. Is it really necessary to wax with NXT twice? 3. The...
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    Help a newb use his products.

    I have a few products that are available for me to use. I am not sure If I am using them properly though. Here are the products available for me to use. From Left to Right -Meguiars Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo and Conditioner -Meguiars NXT speed detailer -Mothers Instant Show...
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