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For my father's retirement, we gave him an '08 Sport Trac Adrenalin because he always told us that when he retired, he wanted his "little red truck." It's not an F-100, but we think he'll have more fun driving this, considering it has all those creature comforts that a 50-year-old F-100 would...

I'm looking for a quality Phila./suburbs/extra-suburbs (Lansdale to the North; West Chester to the West, etc.) area detailer. I'm looking for quality, that is, no filling polishes (perfect it only); quality sealants (Klasse, Jeff's Werkstatt, Zaino, etc.); good reputation. Previously I used...

I recently purchased some PIAA wiper blades to replace the ones I had on there since, well, a long time ago. When the windshield is wet, I can see the wiper track as well as the stop point (for the right wiper) in the center of the windshield. Specifically, where the stop point is located, it...

A while back, I asked for help removing small sap drops from my entire vehicle (looks like mist or dew). Using methyl alcohol and my PC 7424 (with SFX polishes), I managed to remove all sap from the paint. My problem, however, remains on the glass. For example, in sunlight, my windshield has...

While rewashing my DD today, I remembered that I never shared these with the community that taught me so much. This was my first full vehicle treatment with a PC 7424 (I've only used it for spot repairs). The Sport Trac has 40,000 miles, is about 3.5 years old, and as I note below, has been...

Whenever I apply Sonus 2 or 3 with my 7424 (mated to the 2 and 3 Sonus pads), I have polish residue that, for the life of me, I cannot get off of the paint without many spray bottle mistings and occasionally some very hard rubbing with MFs. I'm fairly certain I give the polish adequate time to...

There are a ton of threads on tree sap removal. After trying a few without success, however, I turn to the guru's of Autopia. While playing some beer league softball, I parked near some trees that threw off a mist-like sap. In the light, it looks just like small beads of water on the hood...

After I finished sealing the Sport Trac with Zaino, in direct sunlight I could see what can only be described as a very light haze or cloudiness to my finish. Now, I know Ford's paint isn't the best, but I assume this one falls onto my shoulders. The paint look I am describing is not visible...

Washed with Dawn, clayed with Sonus, rewashed with Zaino's wash. So far I have done the hood, front fenders, and roof of my Sport Trac with SFX-2. I'd say that 90% of the marks have been removed, and the others are simply too deep. I don't feel like spotbuffing with my SFX-1. I'm lazy... I...

Using the 7424 with Sonus pads, I experience a moderate vibration/shaking of the unit when I approach 4 on the dial. Should I pop on the 6" counterweight, or is this normal for the PC? I'm a noob with it, but have had pretty good results so far. Thanks folks.

Should I use an Acrylic Spray (Sonus) when removing polish (the dry dust) since I will be topping everything with polymer Zaino? Or should I use something else, like the carnuba spray or clay bar lubricant, such as Clay magic? I want to make sure the spray doesn't interfere with the bond of...

Hey folks, I have been a member here for a decent amount of time, but I made the jump a few months ago and purchased a black vehicle. No matter how much I try not to hurt it, scratches just seem to appear out of nowhere. I really kick myself for not purchasing the metallic silver paint...

After scouring the yellow pages for a quality detailer, and fearing what I saw once... A detail shop was next to a bay car wash. The guys took 5 gallon buckets to the wash, filled them with the soapy spray, and took them to the detail shop to wash the cars... I am looking for an...

I did a search but couldn't find tips on removing 'my' style of scuffs... I have an '04 Sport Trac and because of the step bars being close to the lower body trim, every now and then I rub my shoe on the body trim. I try my best to be conscious of it, but mistakes happen. Also, one time...