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    What are you running for a summer performance Tire

    Hello all, I have been doing research on summer perforance tires, and was just curious what people here were driving on? I will unfortunatly be on a budget, so I won't be getting anything too extreme. So again what are you driving on and how do you like it? thanks, chris
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    Japanses Detailing Products

    I am currently stuck in Japan on a business trip. I was curious if there were any good details products that come from Japan, that I should look for while I am here. I was thinking of trying to find an Autobacs if there is one near here. A co-worker of mine in the states stays there is one...
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    Brake Pad recommendation

    Hello all, I own a 2000 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS. I just had my 90k mile maintenance completed and was informed my pads were below 15% left and needed to be replaced ASAP. They could put new OEM pads on for $360, but I declined as I can put pads on myself. I didn't like the OEM pads as I think...
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    How do I preform a CD test on a towel or brush

    So after an hour or so of searching and reading old forum threads I keep reading about people referring to doing a CD test or suggesting a CD test, but I haven't seen a description of actually how to do it. Can someone enlighten me on this process. Feel free to just send me to a post that does...
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    Industrial Cleaning Supply Distributors

    So I just learned over the holiday weekend that a friend works at an industrial cleaning supply distributor, and I might have an opportunity to get items they sell at cost through my friend :). They have tons of stuff and I am told that a few local auto detailers get stuff through them. I...
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    Learning the hard way - screwing up

    Ok, So this weekend I finished polishing my wife's Legacy. For the most part it went pretty well, I did uncover lots of scratches that I didn't get out. Before tackling the newly discovered scratches I tried tackling my original scratch again. Well I screwed up. I am trying to figure out...
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    First Time Detail - 02 Legacy GT Wagon (In Progress)

    Hello all, Thanks for all the info and help over the last few months. I finally got to put all my learning’s and orders to use. Unfortunately I didn’t finish due to the rain :cry: , but I wanted to document my process and get any feedback (I am open to constructive criticism...
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    Suggestions for my Subaru

    I have searched and didn't find much info about people detailing Subaru's. From the research I have done, I got the feeling subaru isn't known for having the best paint. The biggest thing I noted from subaru owners is that the paint is really thin. But I have no experience or knowledge...
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    Q: Caring for detailing tools

    Hello all, Please bare with me as I have lots of questions as I am still learning (been on the forums reading for a few months now and after hours and hours of researching I still have questions. I will try not to pound you all at once and ask my questions over time) So I have seen a lot...
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    Suggestions for polishing a Stainless Steel Tail Pipe

    As the title says. Does anyone have any suggested products and techniques to polishing a stainless steel tail pipe. I was considering trying Luster Lace, but would have to buy if off the net as none of the local retailers listed on their site carry it. thanks, chris
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    Hello

    Been spending the last few months reading and educating myself. Its a joy to find out the cause of all my swirls and such I caused, but hey the PC I just received and additional products on the way should be the start of improving my detailing ways (as well as my cars). I own a 2000 Subaru...
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