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Did a search, nothing showed up. Bought a new Mazda CX30 that has an inordinate amount of somewhat textured black plastic (?) cladding along the whole bottom perimeter of the car. Question is - how to best care for it? Is it best just to wash and dry or use a product like 303 protectant? If a...

I`m posting this because when I did a google search not much turned up that helped my situation. I work at a refinery (the kind that processes crude into daily products) and was parked downwind from a decoking unit (the last step of processing) that blew hot oil on my car. Now this is quite...

Not that I was a major contributor but haven't been here in some years and notice what was once a vibrant forum is no longer. For example - the Car Detailing sub forum (The Main Event!!!) used to have a page or more of new postings daily and is now down to a few a day. What happened to make it...

I posted here: http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing/139910-sos-oil-all-over-my-car.html that I had oil on my car and several responses suggested using the ABC system. As it occurred again, I did so today and not only did it not not remove the oil (my fault - no where in the...

I work at a refinery (yup one that provides your gasoline and heating oil among other products) went to my car when I knocked off and found it covered in oil. There was a release of what appears to be a medium crude that "rained" on the facility - including my car. After running it through...

While dipping my toe into ONR usage I was recently pleasantly surprised when I was able to remove sap from pecan trees recently. Today I tried it on my black car that's driven down The Highway From Hell to work and back. I broke out the hose and gave her a good rinse off as it hasn't rained...

I never had to deal w/ tree sap until recently. After the last traditional wash of my wife's black truck I noticed sap on it coming from the neighbor's pecan or oak trees. A quick spray of DG #471 bug remover (mixed 1:1 w/ water) and plush polishing cloths removed the sap. Fast forward to...

It has been recommended to test polishes in an inconspicuous area. The question is: where would this be on most cars?

...some love bugs in the back yard :nervous2::nervous2::nervous2:

Circuit City seeking to liquidate - Jan. 16, 2009

I recently picked up some 70's vintage audio gear that has wooden cabinets that I would like to (re) finish. The cabinets on the amp and preamp (which are removable) have not been cleaned or protected for prolly that same amount of time; they are rather lackluster and any finish they had has...

My grown daughter wants an Ipod for xmas and me fill it w/ music. My portable players are of the non - fruit variety as I enjoy drag & drop operations through my Windows based machine. Having no experience at all w/ Ipods I have a few questions - my understanding is Ipods have to sync w/ Itunes...

Well I procrastinated and missed the sales and my opportunity to pick up a gal. of ONR. With a few washes coming up this weekend I was wondering if there are any waterless washes available OTC and what chenille or mf mitts you guys buy without ordering?

I saw a thread in the summer months for cooling but have no need; I can take the heat and humidity we have along the Gulf Coast. However, these old bones are having probs with days like today - 51 degs, 79% humidity and a North wind of 18-25 mph. I struggled through two traditional washes and it...

..........Headlines news - Wal-Mart Employee Trampled to Death by Customers

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I've had a few casualties w/ my wool wash mitts in the washer and am looking at replacing them w/ microfiber. Which ones do you guys use? Links would be appreciated if bought online.

Due to the severe conditions that my black DD is subjected to at work I've finally decided that a car cover is for me. I'm aware of the drawbacks of using one but believe the benefits will outweigh these. So.....it's come down to these two choices: WeatherShield HD or Weathershield HP. The...