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Now we're in the depths of winter, I can only think about detailing. This can be dangerous depending on what catches my attention. I freely admit to doing a lot of 1-step polishing jobs on my cars. Over the years, I've managed to dial in the right product and polish combo to get really good...

As the owner of a perl white Acura MDX I was aware of Honda/Acura having issues with white paint that drove extended warranties for their vehicles. Our car was build a year or two after the warranty window, and the paint looks good. However, I then see the following story that references the...

My area has been in a bit of a drought over the last two years since I brought home my current car, so until recently I never noticed this problem: When driving in light misty/showery/snow and rain mixture conditions, water just beads up on the back window of my BRZ and sits there. In heavy...

I`m in a hunt for a new interior detail product and thought I`d branch out past some of the usual players like PBMG products, Griots or Meguiars. In that hunt, I stumbled across DIY Detail and didn`t know anything about them. Anyone using any of their stuff? How does it compare to others?

A dealership GM! I was at the Acura dealership where we purchased our MDX this weekend to work out a problem we encountered after the sale. While I was waiting to talk to the appropriate person, the guy behind the reception desk started up a conversation when he saw my 24 Hours of Le Mans...

After seeing yet another random detailing add in my Instagram feed which showed a vehicle being foamed, I`m starting to seriously consider it. In the past my main reluctance to using a foam gun/cannon was the foam drying on my car. Since my current car is so small, I don`t think it is actually...

...and the results are spectacular! This car actually came home to my garage in late January, but weather and life meant it saw nothing but frequent washes and an application of Griots 3 in 1 until time allowed for a proper detail job. Memorial Day weekend provided the opportunity to give this...

I`ve always been one to clean up bird droppings as soon as I find them, but I learned an important lesson yesterday evening in how bad they can be. TL/DR: Wipe those droppings off the INSTANT you see them! Don`t procrastinate. Some of you probably remember I bought a new car back the end of...

This week I came to the realization I now have two vehicles with all weather floor mats that are looking a little grimy from winter and need to be cleaned. One set are WeatherTech and the other OEM. In an eerie coincidence I had multiple rubber/mat cleaning product adds in my Instagram feed...

Thought I`d share this with my car loving friends here at Autopia. Long story as to how I managed to land this car. They are seriously hard to find due to unexpectedly high demand. I haven`t had much of a chance to drive it yet, but every time I do it puts a smile on my face like few cars...

As of last night I started the process of putting something new in the driveway to replace my current vehicle. If all goes well, I should have it sitting in my driveway next week, and I`ll be able to share in a couple weeks after I return from an unrelated trip. With something new I`m thinking...

I`m starting to run low on interior protectant, but I`ve got a healthy supply of PERL since I only use it on tires and engine bays diluted at 1:1. This lead me to start looking at products in my cabinet which would work on interiors and prevent my from buying yet another bottle of stuff and I...

Simple, regular-strength wheel cleaners don`t get much attention these days, and I think the Griots Wheel Cleaner is really an overlooked gem. I`ve been using the Griots for a couple years now and I`m on my third gallon jug. I like it that much. In addition to doing a quick review of this...

Another catch up post that is long overdue. Back in April a generous individual sent me a few products to try out. A couple I`ve yet to use due to an unexpectedly hectic summer, but I was able to try out the coatings. On the same job I was able to also try out a couple new-to-me products and...

After a busy summer, I`m finally getting a chance to catch up on posting some work I`ve done. Back in January my daughter and son-in-law started shopping for a new car. I had the privilege of helping them through the process as first time car buyers and also helping them get something fun. My...

Happy Monday! I posted this up at AG, but would like to hear the thoughts of the distinguished Autopians too! (Did I lay that on thick enough? :D) I`m looking at a way to better polish small areas on vehicles and wondering about the effectiveness of various tools and wondering if the G8 will...

Happy Monday! My wife has an elderly disabled friend who`s car needs a little attention. Apparently the exterior is to the point our mutual friend, and local mechanic, told her it "really needs a wash..." When my wife told me about this I happily volunteered. I have all the cleaning supplies...

As i sit at home watching the snow fall, I`m doing a little shopping and dreaming of the day when warm weather returns and I`ll start detailing again. This brought me to a question about polishing pads. For years now I`ve used LC Flat and Thin Pro pads on my trusty HF DA polisher. A new G15...

A few months ago, I was provided a bottle of Wolfgang SiO2 Paint Sealant to try out. My first experience using it on my neighbors Porsche Cayenne was very positive. The only problem was I don`t see the vehicle all that often and I don`t maintain it. This makes it really hard to learn much about...

A new set of tires were mounted to my car this weekend. The tire shop did a good job of not damaging my wheels, but a side effect is the lubricating goo is everywhere. A quick wash with a wheel cleaner got all the grease off my wheels nicely, but the tires are another story. I scrubbed them...