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    2000 Roush Mustang | weekendwarrier and michakaveli

    David was contacted to make this Roush machine look as good as it sounded. Exhaust note was pure Erotica. Overall condition of the paint wasn't too bad. Paint surface had the usual swirls and minor RIDS. Another opportunity to work with David, so on the the pix! Enjoy! Interior...
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    1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL | weekendwarrier and michakaveli

    David was contacted to see what he could do with this, "diamond in the rough". The car has sat around for some time, and needed love. Being that I was going to be in town, a fan of older MB's, and eager to lend a helping hand, I was permitted to lend a helping hand to see what could be done to...
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    Anyone home brewing with Mr. Beer | Experiences, Recipes Thread

    Just got one of these kits for Christmas. Seems very cool and fun. Post your experiences, techniques and recipes.... I'm currently brewing the West Coast Pale Ale that came with the "Premium" kit.
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    michakaveli's | Sale Thread (items that need a home)

    Combo package. $26.50 shipped, within ConUS 1. Chemical Guys | EXTREME DEPTH LIQUID CARNAUBA CREME WAX + X-Seal (16 oz) SOLD - approx. 75% left 2. Prima | Banana Gloss SOLD - approx. 90% per prior owner. I never got a chance to use it, to many other products 3. Meguiar's | PlastX -...
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    FS: Pinnacle Souverän Paste Wax (NEW)

    Pinnacle Souverän Paste Wax - $60.00 shipped within ConUS - USPS Priority Mail - PayPal ONLY! - (1) New, never used pot.
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    Power of Menzerna PO203s... on oxidized headlamps

    I tackled a simple wash and wax of the other half's '03 Corolla tonight. The headlamps started getting a little rough. I brought out the Makita, a small orange CCS pad (4" or so), and some of the aforementioned product. Both lamps were in similar condition previously. Can't really see in the...
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    michakaveli |1999 Toyota Camry - Vintage Red Pearl

    It was time to put more of my new found knowledge to work. My latest victim was an aforementioned Camry. This vehicle is my other half's mother's daily driver. What better of a way to show Thanks, and gain some good real world experience. As a newbie I had no idea how it would turn out, but I...
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    Pocket Polish

    I had a link to this site @ the top of my Gmail heading.... Looks like re-branded Chemical Guys / Warner Chemicals.... Pocket Polish Car Wash, Wax, & Sealant Similar layout to the CG site
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    M105 vs OHC via Makita w/ 4" PFW

    Finally got a chance to use the M105 that I've had for some time. For a newbie I've had a difficult road so far, both cars that I play with the most '05 Taurus and '03 Corolla have rather hard paint. Sooo... everything I've tried to date via UDM and Makita hasn't had much of a dent regarding the...
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    Diamondite Bugblocker

    Anyone use this? I found this in my batch of detailing goodies and remember picking it up during Detail Fest last year, but hadn't used it. I'll be driving down to Detail Fest this year, so I figured I'd post here and if it's not a PITA then I'd use it. Anyone have experience with this...
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    '05 Taurus | Makita 9227 | Optimum Compound / Polish

    Finally had a nice weekend to play with the Makita on my daily driver, '05 Taurus. Overall the paint was in great condition, but there were some RIDS and I wanted to bring the shine up a notch and try to "jeweling". I went over most of the car with a LC CCS white pad and Optimum Polish. Result...
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    P21S 100% Beading Pix | NewB with camera

    I decided to take some photos with various levels of flash and the macro feature as it rained this evening and the car is outside for the first time since I reapplied some P21S 100%. Camera is a Sony CyberShot DSC-W120. Enjoy!
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    w210 E300 - Spring Cleaning

    Posting some pictures of my E300 after a brief spring cleaning. I wanted to test out new products I have purchase during the winter months... - Wash with Autobrite foam lance (3oz. of DP Extreme Foam soap) - P21S 100% as LSP - Gummi Pfledge on rubber door trim/seals - Black WOW on hood...
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    Autobrite Foam Lance (in action)

    The foam lance came in this week, so I was eager to try it out... Here are some photos. It can be purchased from PolishedBliss.com - Website Currently Unavailable I used approx. 3oz. of DP Extreme Foam car wash soap and the rest of the bottle filled with water.
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    Finally got an iPod...

    Are there interfaces to be able to connect an iPod to the OEM stereo in a vehicle. Cars in question for intergration: '03 Toyota Corolla & '05 Ford Taurus... The Taurus has a OEM changer in the trunk already.
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    Covercraft - Dustop ... for an E-Class w210

    Anyone have any experience with these car covers? I''m specifically looking for it to cover my '97 E-Class that is a garage queen. I want to keep it clean, etc... while not in use. I open and close the garage door everyday and also want to protect the vehicle from slight bumps, scratches, etc...
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    Chrome/Metal Polish.... Mercedes trim

    Hey folks, wanted some advice if there is a product that is recommended from DetailedImage.com that I could use to polish out the fine scratches in the chrome/metal trim on my front and rear bumpers of my '97 E-Class MB. There is no evident failure of the surface, it's just covered in swirls...
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    Clear Inline Hose Filter Canister - from AutoGeek

    Anyone have any experience with these filter canisters. After a power washer rinse of my car last weekend, I didn't dry the car as I just rinsed it and had these large water spots form all over the car. So I think I may need one of these filter canister's with a sediment filter cartridge.... I'm...
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    3M Ultrafina pad... Educate ME!

    Hey guys/gals.... I've been reading in recent and various posts regarding the use of the 3M Ultrafina (blue finishing) pad usage.... I know that Todd TH0001 uses this in all of his artisan level work. I am opening this thread to shed some light on why is this pad so coveted by many a...
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    '05 Taurus... Quick Wash and Aquawax 951

    I love the Duragloss Aquawax. Gave the car a healthy washing using Optimum Car Wash (3oz. in my quart sized Gilmour foam gun) with the help of a healthy rinse with my Craftsman power washer. Afterward drying I wiped it down with some Aquawax 951 using the Cobra Supreme 530 MF towels.... It...
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