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Several times a week, it seems we get questions about how to wash MFs or microfibers, cotton towels, and foam applicators. I'm hoping you all will agree it would be good to have a thread where we could all post our recommendations, in order to create a thread to which we could direct all...

I'm hoping this thread might become useful to newbies and new Zaino users. I have a white car, using ZFX and Z2. I started using that combo on a pretty flawless finish. But after reading Autopia for a while, I bought some Z5 -- which I've layered onto the Z2 periodically. It does seem to...

After Jngrbrdman's stellar report and pix on using AIO to resurrect that formerly-pink/now-red truck, and David's special offer of the Klasse kit, I've finally bitten the bullet. I ordered Autopia Car Care's Klasse kit (AIO, SG, plus nifty towels and applicators), to experiment on my...

This unassuming product is now a mainstay in my detailing arsenal. I had some filthy vinyl pieces in the unrestored '75 Jag -- years of neglect. As soon as I sprayed the product on, I could see it starting to loosen the dirt, scuff marks, and sticky grime. Wiped down with a barely-damp cloth...

Working to replace the floorpans in the red Jag, I wound up with a can of Penetrol. It says it can be used to clean chrome. Anybody used it? I'm clueless.

Quite a while ago, MBZ500E and I got into a discussion and agreed this would be a good thread to create. But be forewarned: This is of interest only to those who own older vehicles or who are interested in maintaining a vehicle for decades, not just today's "Bling-bling" effect. I think this is...

This happens to me from time to time. I get to looking at the white Jag, totally "zing"-less, and think, "OK, it's time to try a different product on her." Happened last weekend. Then early this week, I put in one of my curbside/detailing-past-midnight sessions on her. And fell in love with...

So ... having the white Jag in pretty good shape, I'm just beginning to work on the red one, which was sorely neglected by the P.O. and even by me :o since buying it in Nov. So last night I'm out there curbside til about midnight, beginning with the sad vinyl roof. Around 10pm, this car...

I'm in awe of your photo abilities. Me, I'm just trying to get decent (and UNRETOUCHED!) pix onto the web. I learned here that GIF gives a lower file size. When I click on Photoshop's editor, I have to choose a compression (0 to 100). What compression level do you all prefer for a sharp image...

Some of you may recall that, in addition to the beautiful (to me) white '75 Jag coupe, I have a red '75 coupe. We're treating it as the "beater." I'm in a sort of Felix-and-Oscar relationship. I'm Felix: spend more time studying a problem than solving it. My partner in crime is Oscar: jumps in...

I've been using Back to Black for a couple of months now -- on different parts of three different cars, and I'm ready to give it a thumbs-up. The greatest achievement for this product was on the '91 Benz, whose rubber bumpers were a pitiful sight -- that faded, chalky-white look. :( Used it...

Boy, I'm feeling really stupid here. I have a 30-yr-old vinyl top I need to clean, so I bought 303 Fabric/Vinyl Convertible Top Cleaner. But I have tons of vinyl to clean in the Jags and the Benz. Is this product really just a generic vinyl cleaner that I can use on all my vinyl inside and...

At last ... as promised ... some pix from the Jaguar Concours in Indianapolis last weekend. First, a story that only Autopians will truly appreciate. We were late leaving home, so we arrived at the luxurious Red Roof Inn about 1:30 a.m. The parking spaces near the room were busy, and I...

This weekend I was given a container of Calyx to try. It's supposed to deal with rust, particularly in the engine bay. You apply it to rusty washers, nuts, etc., and supposedly it (a) hides?? or maybe (b) converts?? the rust. I have a couple of uses for it. Thought I'd try it on some rusty...

Heading off to Indianapolis shortly for our first Concours of the season. And yes, BradB, I promise to bring back pix. Do I feel ready for this show? NO! The more I do, the more I find I want to get done. And the weather's lousy here, so I know she's gonna have muddy paws when we arrive...

Today I browsed again thru the South Fla. Jag Club's site. Their picture gallery from their 2002 Concours has what I think are some wonderful shots -- especially the ones showing the 4-footed jags with the 4-wheeled ones. Thought you serious photographers might enjoy some of them.

So ... the interior of the Jag is nearly ready for Concours. Wheels and tires are clean. Now I'm down to final-prep questions. The Jag has near-perfect chrome wheels and hubcaps. Now I'm getting ready to use a sealant and/or wax to make 'em pop. Can anybody comment on their experiences...

I'm hoping you won't mind my asking for a bit of confirmation. I'm in high-anxiety mode, getting the white Jag ready for her 1st Concours of the season. I have a good base of Z2. But the finish feels like maybe claying again would be a good idea. Thus the 1st question: I can clay over Zaino...

This was my weekend to begin cleaning/detailing the Jag engine after a long hard winter. Fortunately, David and Autopia Car Care provided super-fast service, so that my order of EF Citrus Engine Degreaser (ordered Tuesday night) arrived Friday. For my test, I chose this spot, covered with...

I just received my ClearKote shipment (VM, MW, and Rubber/Vinyl/Leather Treatment). Planning to try them out on the Benz (which does not use Zaino), but also thought I might try them on the Zainoed Jag depending on my results. I was a bit surprised to read on the label that all 3 products...