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  1. Need help with leather cleaning (SF Bay area)
  2. Help me clean this engine up
  3. Eimann Fabrik Clear VS Maquire's Quick Detail -- which is better?
  4. Information on "new wax" (mentioned in ealier post)
  5. Inexpensive water softener to reduce spotting?
  6. What Pads/etc. should I get with the Porter cable 7424?
  7. Audi detailing kit, any good?
  8. Thanks Simple Green!
  9. What does everyone use to wash their car?....
  10. what is like armor-all but won't leave a greasy finish on the dash?
  11. Best way to get gum out of floor mats? (Aaaarrrrggghhh!)
  12. Anyone regularly use a pressure washer on their car?
  13. Need Help: Cigerette burns on paint!!
  14. Safe to buff w/ zymol?
  15. how do i get a parking permit sticker off my bumper?
  16. any experience using claybar on rims?
  17. 3M Refresh Vinyl & Leather Protectant w/cleaner, anyone use it?
  18. looking for everyones opinions on quick detailers/detailing
  19. 3M Perfect-It Glaze Swirl Mark Remover for Nogaro..
  20. cleaning the edges of a ClearBra
  21. What makes the PC buffer worth $85 more than the Ryobi 10" buffer at Home Depot?
  22. What ROM do you use your PC buffer at?
  23. Anyone in Boston area know where I can get a California water blade at a good price?
  24. New pics of freshly cleaned car..
  25. Shoul I apply wax on my Oettinger Type re wheels, is that safe? brake dust is a problem for me
  26. Anyone here swear by California Car Duster?
  27. Anyone used One Grand Rubber Cleaner for tires? Good/Bad?
  28. New tires on wheels, new balance weights,old gunk from old weights...
  29. keeping tires shiny
  30. Quick tip: A Mini California Duster works well for quick brake dust removal.
  31. is there a FAQ on sanding clearcoat to remove scratches?
  32. Zaino/Liquid Glass/Zymol? What is BEST wax for silver tt???
  33. light scratches on santorin. . please help
  34. Any recomendations on a random orbital buffer?
  35. Cleaned my Car Today
  36. California Water Blade - who swears by it?
  37. ordered a Porter Cable 7424, afew questions on application methods..
  38. Alright, went and bought a Mothers Claybar, someone give me some tips please :-)
  39. Removing tree sap
  40. Paint residue question --- [long]
  41. Question about claying and waxing my car....
  42. Clearbra installers in IOWA?
  43. House paint overspray nightmare
  44. Is clay bar abrasive? How often do you use it?
  45. car care questions
  46. What is the best way to remove water spots on the black rubber trim...
  47. HELP! I have a zender spoiler and need to mount it, but the glue they sent was crap.
  48. Like a mirror, used the Porsche car care set.....more and long
  49. Leather repair products?
  50. cleaning disc breaks
  51. Anyone know how to care for a clear mask?
  52. Tried stretching the paint, and ran into disaster...
  53. What are the effects of letting wax haze?
  54. What are these rough spots?
  55. Thought you all might get a kick out of this detailing job. This is where the Porter-Cable
  56. Where is a good place to get blitz wax and any other good waxing products.....
  57. HELP!!!!!! I rubbed the clear coat off my car I think!!!
  58. Anyone used the P21S windshield wipes?
  59. Bird Crap. Help!...
  60. Best Car Wash Agent? Which is
  61. pecan stains! help...
  62. So, what's the latest verdict on Zaino wax/polish stuff? Good/bad if you don't want 2 work 2 hard?
  63. Help! I can't clean it off!
  64. Removing dings/dents, what do dealers do? How much to expect.
  65. Crap, calcium deposits on my Fikse's....
  66. HELP my car is turning another color(inside)!
  67. what are these spots? ....
  68. Window Tint on A4
  69. Polish vs. wax ?
  70. cloth seat stains! any ideas how to remove
  71. Malms Wax the best..Zaino sucks
  72. Got paid a nice compliment this past weekend....
  73. removing wax...
  74. If I use 3M Swirl Remover, do I have to followup with IHG then wax?
  75. Thin scratch touch up
  76. open/closed cell foam pads ?
  77. Help a newbie please...
  78. question about buffers
  79. Need help with door adjustment please.........
  80. where to window tinting in st. Louis?
  81. question about cleaning paint before polish
  82. Some reviews on Griots products...for those interested.
  83. Stop brake dust from building up.
  84. Any recommendations for a detailer in the philly area? Not for me, since I like detailing my cars,
  85. Whats the best swirl remover?
  86. got Meguiars 3 step process....any experiences with this?
  87. gunk on inside windows
  88. How do I remove paint overspray?
  89. are quick detailers harsh on wax?
  90. plexus and tint
  91. Resist ALL
  92. Best Way To Clean Stainless Steel Exhaust / Tips
  93. Favorite Tricks for Geting Wax out of Cracks?
  94. save a lot time waxing.
  95. buffers
  96. so i go to this shop today and the salesman tries to sell me(more)
  97. lets say that i have to keep a car outside all the time (no garage)...what do i do to help (more)
  98. favorite polishing towels?
  99. Zaino may be excellent for some, but for my Nemo Blue S6 I found a real magic product: Sonax
  100. cleaing front windshield..
  101. Review: Blue Coral "Dri-Clean Plus"
  102. clay bar question..
  103. Wax Test
  104. is it bad to wax your car every 3 months
  105. Wax Test Follow-up
  106. Is it ok to wax over a freshly painted body?
  107. Recommendations for the best procedure/products to clean leather seats?
  108. Argh! I can't find blitz wax anywhere...(m)
  109. Crosspost Wax Test Site Down Possibly for Good
  110. paint globs on car (house paint)
  111. Detailed car this weekend and the paint surface is "gritty" still.
  112. Does 3M make a Carnuba paste wax?
  113. 2nd Coat of Wax? Good/bad what's the consensus?
  114. Washing - instead of cotton towel or brush, I use a sea sponge and a squeeze when washing seems to
  115. Does regular winshield cleaner take off RainX?
  116. ok im about to get my car back, tell me the best products to get, from towels to wax!
  117. NEED 3M IHG and Blitz wax - but in the UK?
  118. I know nothing about detailing...1 question
  119. tomorrow is the big detailing day.. need any list minute tips
  120. 4kq white blotches on red paint
  121. What does everyone use to get those scuff marks off the black dash?
  122. 4 hours later and...
  123. Removing spray paint?
  124. what to use on black pieces on a4...
  125. How do i clean the engine?
  126. I have a cheap buffer.........and I want to use it with IHG
  127. how do you dry a black car without causing scratch/swirl marks?
  128. Ne1 have a line on some BASF/Glazurit Glasso? This stuff is great, can't find it . . .
  129. What is wrong in using pigmented (black) wax?
  130. Why is everyone against using mechanical car washes?
  131. what exactly is Zymol Cleaner Wax?
  132. Used Zaino for the first time today, will use Malm's next time....
  133. Klasse car care products
  134. washed car with armor all car wash, now there are these dots all over winsheild and windows
  135. Urgent Questions....Please Help
  136. Car Wash Using Armour on Tires..
  137. help getting rid of swirl marks?
  138. white face gauge - great price!!
  139. Opinions on "Feather Wash Brush" from properautocare.com?
  140. someone recommended plexus to try and rid some gunk on the inside of my window..
  141. best quick detailers?
  142. My windows squeak when closing, what is the best thing to do? TIA
  143. Will hot water remove/affect wax?
  144. Two great products for Type A detailing--Xpost-->
  145. Just did a light grind on my 2000 Pearl . . . it is smooooth . . . at DSR on Saturday
  146. Leather recoloring kit/repair kit?
  147. URGENT!...HELP!!...dealer car wash (solvent, wax )damaged finish!
  148. Stained aluminum trim on my allroad
  149. white spots on santorin 2 weeks after IHG/blitz
  150. best way to clean rear window in a TT coupe
  151. Brand new Amulet Red- Is Meguiars HI-TECH yellow #26 Carnuba ok?
  152. What's the best tire shiner?
  153. Leather Steering Wheel Treatment?
  154. Can i fix a brown tire?
  155. major rock chip in hood. Any good tutorials on how to touch it up?
  156. Lexol ffor sale cheap
  157. Just visited the Malm's site...they can't get their story straight.
  158. Are there any local stores (Indianapolis in my case) that carry P-C backing pads and foam pads?
  159. XPOST: IHG/Blitz results ->
  160. using IHG for the first time.... any tips
  161. question about mixing products....
  162. How long does Blitz 1 G. wax last on the car? Also, between waxes do you ...
  163. Follow up re the Neoprene Gloves-->
  164. Ready to do winter prep for my car live in Cali no snow at worst
  165. since it seems many of you don't use armor-all on your dash, what do you use ??
  166. The best way to remove surface scratches?
  167. Window Tint Info piece
  168. Clear Mask Problems on S4
  169. water in car
  170. What is the best window cleaner?
  171. Opinions on waxes with petroleum distillates?
  172. I mentioned No-touch tire dressing below and someone said it contained Silicone...
  173. Pinnacle Souverän Kit for sale.
  174. 63 degrees today in Raleigh, so I had to work the car over. Do you think 3 hours is good for
  175. Tip of the Day to dry the car after washing.....(m)
  176. What would be a good compound to fill small hole in bumper?
  177. is lexol leather cleaner ok for leatherette surfaces?
  178. Just washed and clay barred the car. How many coats of wax are needed?
  179. Ok. Another silicone question.
  180. anyone know anything about these "five star shine" guys?
  181. Anyone ever used "Poly Clay"?
  182. ACK! My garage door scraped the roof of my black audi!
  183. ive got something all over my hood...
  184. Do ya strip the wax off with anything before applying 3M IHG??
  185. Whats the best product for dashboards etc. that's non gloss?
  186. I can't seem to find Clay Bars...where can I get them??
  187. Just for kicks, what is 3M IHG made of ? (I like it and use it on occasion)
  188. Clear bra removal questions
  189. Anyone try..
  190. Door seals...
  191. re-post: what to use to treat blacks (all of them)... (m)
  192. how should I get these stuck on black specs off my rims
  193. is there a definitive answer? which is more appropriate for leatherette? vinylex or lexol pH cleaner
  194. What is the proper way to wash my car?
  195. how long to wait to wax new paint?
  196. Tire Care
  197. Has anyone used the Zaino clay bar?
  198. Wheel Wax
  199. Zaino Bros. ZFX--->
  200. Just got some Eagle One glass cleaner. Very good results.
  201. Anybody used services like DentWizard?
  202. How do you remove water spots off glass?
  203. Scratch In My Paint
  204. I NEED AN OPINION ON MEGUIARS 3 POINT SHOW CAR SYSTEM
  205. what do you do about all these little rock chips ...
  206. As soon as I find time...I am going to wax and clean my car inside and out...need input.
  207. compiling a list of vinyl/rubber, glass, leaterette, and bug/tar/etc cleaners
  208. For those of you who may have a can of plexus and aren't getting a lot of use out of it like I was..
  209. X-Post: Please help! Water marks on the interior!
  210. can anyone recommend a leather cleaner product? I guess..
  211. Any exp with Audi synthetic car wash mitt @ $5 ea ?
  212. What removes superficial scratches on high-gloss interior wood trim?
  213. Need some serious wheel cleaning advice
  214. tint safe window cleaning products
  215. Is ice bad for the paint..? and...
  216. Repaint a good idea?
  217. Is the dealer wash and wax as a prep for new car a bad idea? I've heard many complain about the
  218. washing/waxing car in the sun...
  219. Found Porter-Cable 6" hook-loop pad
  220. Ok guys, my detailing list is growing and will turn into part of an unofficial FAQ .all please read!
  221. anyone with experience with P21S products?
  222. small scratch, fingernail doesn't catch it, here's the stuff I have:
  223. What are the tricks to taking out a scratch in the windshield from the wiper?
  224. Can anyone recommend a good dent removal company in So. Cal?
  225. How about cranberry juice out of gray carpet
  226. Anyone try Spot Free Spraybar to rinse without spots?
  227. Aftermarket touchup paint? for scratches, chips versus Audi? Yea? Nay?
  228. Is it okay to use the Audi leather conditioner for my expensive leather jacket?
  229. flannel buffing
  230. Differences in Microfiber cloths?
  231. Zaino for chrome
  232. Griot's Garage Detail Products ... Opinions?
  233. Question regarding water and rain drying. Please read (long)
  234. Great Leather Care Product.....I think
  235. restoring "sand blasted" plastic headlights from yellow to white
  236. Black & Decker 6138 buffer/grinder replaced by DeWalt DW849
  237. What removes tree sap and is paint friendly?
  238. Anyone have any experience yet with Zaino "Flash Cure Accelerator Additive for Z2,Z3 & Z5"?
  239. Anyone skip the 1st process on Meguiars 3 step?
  240. best place to get supplies online?
  241. what's best to remove red paint left by idiot driver on my white door panel???
  242. The most usefull thought in detailing is, develop a system that works for you.
  243. wash car with dawn or car soap before using 3M IHG? im using blitz wax after
  244. ok guys,still need more lists of products you use and also lists of websites...
  245. has anyone specifically compared Viking 100% terry towels and Viking pro detailing towels?
  246. Report - I finally got a buffer!
  247. What's the best way to detail engine my compartment......
  248. stupid question: are glass cleaners like eagle one 20/20 vision and eimann fabrik safe for mirrors?
  249. what do you recommend for hardened salt/dirt stains on grey carpeted floor?
  250. Glasso, I used to use this stuff now I can't get it . . . ne1 know?