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My brother told me he remembered reading in popular mechanics or popular science about a new product (he thought from 3M) that is essentially a clear plastic cover you can put on the hood and wheels to protect them from acid rain, rocks, etc. Its supposed to not be visible. Has anybody heard...

OK Guys I need some advice on what to do to take care of leather. I am getting a brand new car so I'm going to do it right from the start. I bought some leatherique but it seems to me that it is geared more towards doing it twice a year or maybe 4 times a year (esp. at the price). What...

I just can't seem to get the inside of my wheels clean...we're talking 5 years of accumlated brake dust. I've tried the following: Hi-Temp Wheel Cleaner Blackfire Wheel Cleaner Amazing RollOff Hi-Intensity PS21 Gel Eagle1 A2Z Nu-Finish WD-40 Does anyone have any ideas? I am...

Ok I have some questions I am hoping someone can help out with: 1. Are there any advantages to putting multiple layers of blackfire on like there is with zaino? If so, how many layers should it be before I hit a point of diminishing returns? 2. I was thinking of putting collinite on as...

I've decided to order ALL my accessories for my new car mail order and install them myself. I figure I can't lose...has anybody else done this? Obviously it will take some time to do...which is one disadvantage. But even with shipping I will save tons of money from dealer markup and labor...

I'm looking at the installation instructions for honda accord spoiler. It says to wash and wax ther area to be covered with a high-quality paste wax. Then later it says use isopropyl alcohol to clean the area where the spoiler will attach. I'm just wondering what is the point then?

I am thinking about buying a 2003 Honda Accord... I have ruled out white (too much dirt), black (got one...shows everything), blue (brother has one), green (forced to have ivory interior), silver and gold (last 2 just didn't do it for me). I'm down to Graphite Pearl or Redondo Red Pearl...

I found this: http://online.supern.com/acb/webpage.cfm?&DID=8&WebPage_ID=3 Has anybody bought from here? Is it reputable? They don't seem to use SSL and no info on contact or returns, etc.

I waited 8 days and I get this. I have censored the receipt to protect the innocent...as I think it just as much the fault of Meguiars and UPS

I just had my lower steering wheel column trim replaced (all scratched up) and I thought that would be a good opportunity to play around with the stuff in my cabinet using this old plastic. First off I tried One Grand Plastic Polish. Well I'm not sure what "burnishing" was but I figured it...

Do these rotary pads really help safeguard from burn? Anyone used them? What if you could finish more cars in less time? Bring out a brilliant luster in every recess, curve and cutout without hand buffing? It's easy, with THE EDGE BUFFING PADS! These revolutionary, patented pads boost...

I have acid rain etches on my car...especially on the hood and trunk. They are quite numerous and polishing doesn't seem to do much good. I am thinking about taking each spot and sanding it down to the metal and putting in touch-up paint. I think with Langka I could get it smooth, and with...

I've noticed a place on my alloy wheels where it is scuffed up - into the metal. This is no doubt from hitting a cement curb...I am wondering what I can do? Can I maybe smooth it out with a dremel and some kind of compound?

Anybody read the detailing guide from Griot's? Is it worth buying? Product Link...

Has anybody used Rain Vision glass rain repellent? I've used rain-x and didn't care for it (esp. since it bonds and is a pain to get off) Just wondering if I should try this or not product link

Has anybody used this? Is it any good? On the website it says "Super Auto Shampoo" See Here The bottle says "Bubble Bath" and it mentions it is a cherry shampoo (I guess the smell, color, ?)

I bought my Honda in 98 and fell in love with the black...it was so smooth it was like a mirror. Well after going through interstate widening, lots of evil trees, neighbor's fireworks, acid rain, lots of cats, etc. my paint is looking awful. I've tried lots of stuff in the past but nothing...