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    QD/WAX or WAX/QD?

    After I dry my car do I QD or wax first? Will the wax be comprimised if I QD first? Thanks in advance
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    Washing MF wax removal, all-purpose, and glass towels together?

    When I got my MF towels I washed them all together, but now that I have used them what should I was together/seperately? I have drying towels, all-purpose towels, glass towels, OCW wax towels, and my MF chennile wash mitts/sponges. I figured I would wash my mitts/sponges seperately as well as...
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    Any smokers?

    I am new to detailing and I was wondering if anyone here smokes in their car? How do you keep the windows clean? I recently cleaned my windows with vinegar/water solution and I thought they came out pretty good until it was cold one night and my windows fogged up showing all the streaks left...
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    Newb with some ?'s

    I am getting ready to detail my car after doing alot of reading and research on this site and I still have a couple questions that I couldn't find answers to. 1. I have read about people using citrus based cleaners for engine cleaning. I got a bottle of Purple Power Citrus cleaner and figured...
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    New MF towels pre-wash?

    I just got some MF towels that I ordered and I was wondering if I have to wash them in a washing machine or if i could hand wash them? If I use the WM what temperature water would i need to use? I am going to be air drying once they are washed.
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    What type of paint do I have?

    Hi everyone I have an 07 KIA Spectra 5 and I did a little bit of research to find out what type of paint my car has but came up empty handed. Also is it a hard or soft clear coat? I am pretty sure not alot of people on this forum know much about KIAs but I will never know unless I ask. Thanks in...
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    Optimum car wax

    I was reading about the difference between synthetic and carnauba waxes and found out that carnauba waxes form a physical barrier against the elements as apposed to a synthetic wax forming a molecular bond with the paint. Since OCW is a synthetic wax will it still offer the same protection as a...
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    Purple Power Citrus?

    I was just wondering if anyone has ever used this for cleaning the engine bay? Is it ok for the aluminum on the engine block or heads? What about wheel wells? I know you're not supposed to use regular PP on wheels or painted surfaces, but does anyone know if this PP citrus is as strong as the...
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    New to detailing

    Hi everyone my name is Jason. I live in Owings Mills, Md. I have an 07 KIA Spectra5 and I have decided to start making it look as good as possible. I have been reading up as much as I can about different detailing products and methods and have based my purchases off of the reviews on this site...
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