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  1. Detailing routine feedback needed.
  2. Question using Toro Leaf blower to dry car-I have had less than good
  3. Need a little advice folks: plan to really detail my '97 A6 (dark grey met.) and a couple questions:
  4. Fresh Paint Care
  5. Porter Cable Technique/Taping
  6. clay bar preference?
  7. Help: What are my options?
  8. Last week i had washed polished and wax my car. Is it ok to re polish from week to week to keep up
  9. Interior Clean Up Report
  10. Need Opinions on paint damage
  11. Need opinions and expertise on a couple of four star products...
  12. Gave the S4 a wash today and added a 2nd layer of Blackfire Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection.
  13. props to pyiu and adams. I used the 2 stage wheel cleaner I got at WF and it is by far the best
  14. thoughts on the Griots randon orbital? teh cooling fan seems like a nice addition. Does anyone
  15. Gotta love black cars...... and pictures of Griot's Garage's clay....(major BWW)
  16. Exterior, 2 steps and glass, 3.5 hrs...........................................
  17. N00b and have no shade, should I still try to detail it myself? TIA!
  18. I don't know if many here have seen this, or if i am like usuall the last
  19. Sale at Autogeeks
  20. 3M vs. VentureTape ?
  21. Questions...started at 2:30 and had to stop at 8:30 as it got dark...
  22. any idea how to remove dried on grease. Specifically from NYC subways? (edit/details)
  23. what is everyones procedure to bring back tarnished stainless trim?
  24. Stoners has MSLT for Tires on sale
  25. Detailer in San Diego
  26. AMAZING Detailing with Adams Polishes - METAL POLISHES 1 and 2 PICS INSIDE
  27. Best way to clean engine bay
  28. Just a little promo for Streetwerke's next door neighbor. Mainly for bumpers. Mark is a great guy ..
  29. my curiosity got the best of me and I ordered the griots ROB. I figured if its not as good as the
  30. Menzerna FMJ > Blitz one grand?
  31. about to use 3m products for the first time...
  32. New tool on the way...
  33. toxic birds have now damaged three of my hoods :-(
  34. "Test on inconspicuous area before using" indicates that Dupli-Color's Shield spray-on bra is NOT
  35. Need some opinions on getting a Porter Cable...
  36. scrape repair.....bumper cover
  37. Langka chip repair: should I get "complete kit" or just "blob eliminator"
  38. Need to buy more car wash .Currently using Megs NXT and am very happy with it but was wondering what
  39. what to use....egg
  40. Headlight polishing. Not much help on the C5 forum or in Stoney's links.
  41. The allroad is looking a little scruffy....
  42. Let's have a little poll. What's your favorite PRODUCT for scratch removal?
  43. Post pics of your WORST (before) to BEST (after).
  44. Ack! My business partner just received his detailing starter kit....................
  45. Car back after front repaint. Bodyshop advised to not Wax or polish for 60 days
  46. Can Prima Epic be interchanged with Amigo? Or they each their own step?
  47. Plastic bumper polishing/waxing with PC
  48. looking to buy a good starter kit
  49. Here's my attempt to post some pics on my paint challenges before the big detail...
  50. A question for the Menzerna crowd... (related to usage temperatures)
  51. Any tips on detailing cars with clear bra?
  52. fixing a crack in the black leatherette seat?
  53. Ok - I am about to make a LARGE purchase at properautocare...I need one last question (inside)
  54. Is it me or do others grit their teeth when they hear people
  55. just a quick question....>>>
  56. I have a question regarding how to get the water marks from my
  57. The Blind Detailing Test
  58. Just applied some FMJ and 303 to the new Hog...
  59. when you guys go through a full polish/sealant routine do you...
  60. Derek, thought of you when I saw this ad...
  61. X-post Huge THANKS to Phil for the quick shipping
  62. Just got my reference shine kit from properautocare.com. ...
  63. Just picked up a PC today... can the white pad they give you be used for Klasse AIO?
  64. Used 3M imperial hand glaze with PC (organge pad)... improved, but many swirl marks still exist...?
  65. Just go an S8. Now do I DIY or detail shop (Chicago)?
  66. SouthboroAudi...let's see some pics of the fresh detail!
  67. How do I remove the emblems (badges) on my Audi?
  68. Experienced one of my personal nightmares last night. Hotel sprinklers got BOTH cars. :( We're
  69. Well, housing is moving us into an old townhouse which is slated for tear-down in
  70. My new favorite Detail Spray
  71. what do you do with products you no longer use?
  72. Just got my Zaino shipment and tried out their leather in a bottle stuff. Really nice and...
  73. Surface prep for applying sticker to paint?
  74. cross post on recent detail session... (post recent clay and wax session)
  75. Sir Kimchee- in your PROfessional opinion should a novice PC user stick with yellow or....
  76. cleaning the fabric on the door panels...
  77. do you guys have coupon codes for any sites?
  78. Hard Water spots
  79. Do you guys w/PCs take the wax/polish off with it? Or do you do it by hand?
  80. would you use Detailer's Pride or Lexol or Connolly's leather cleaner to ....
  81. Thank you, FMJ, for keeping the hard water spots out of my paint. After 5 days of
  82. Nick, as much as I love Slick, I hate how it stains my towels yellow. Since it comes in a blue
  83. this weekend's project: 1998 Lexus GS400, black/black....
  84. I don't have a garage, and was thinking of getting a canopy for detailing, Any suggestions?
  85. Gave my car the Menzerna Treatment
  86. Menzerna does a body good...
  87. Door dings...
  88. Any Detail Spray after FMJ?
  89. Ugh, the A6's covered in bug bodies
  90. i dont really know what forum this belongs in, but i havent gotten a good answer elsewhere...
  91. DA Polishing Pad Poll
  92. So whats the latest and greatest with Wax/sealant removers?
  93. Window Tinting and Clearbra in boulder or denver
  94. Don't want to speak too soon, but I may be doing some detail work for the new Audi dealer...
  95. 2nd coat of FMJ...right after the first, or wait a week after the next car wash?
  96. Who has tried using the mothers powerball. Looking at trying it for my polished lips.
  97. yess i did a search, but not much good info.. what do you guys think of 5starshine? anyone used it?
  98. Place to buy Menzerna FMJ
  99. I think Nick has been sleeping with the DHL lady...
  100. Need foam pad with area for clay bar that fits my porter cable? Not Griots as
  101. Okay Menzerna PO85RD whores listen up...
  102. Do you guys just throw your PC pads in the washer? is it safe to dry them?
  103. Prima Hydro--Thumbsup--
  104. Microfiber washing??
  105. sister needs help, bagel bag leaked butter onto her new cloth seat, best way to clean?
  106. Where does everyone find their 3M imperial hand glaze? TIA
  107. Cutting power of a PC DA
  108. How long should it take to remove the swirls on a Yukon XL Denali (Charcol Gray) using PC + Yellow
  109. good detailer??
  110. What is good to use on the rubber edges on the sunroof?
  111. Review: Menzerna Acrylic Detail Spray
  112. Just picked up new BBS RXIIs; how should I prep them before mounting?
  113. Got Flake... I finally got the paint on my Pathfinder where I want it to be
  114. Blackfire run through
  115. If preventing water spots was at the top of the criteria list, which synthetic wax would be best?
  116. is there a good water softner I can attach to my hose to prevent H2O spots? Preferably
  117. What kind of permanent damage will I do if I just....
  118. Advice needed, machine polishing scratches (sorry long)
  119. Cleaning foam pads for PC...STFA'd but got nuttin....Thoughts?? Thanks!!
  120. Tried Meg's NXT Shampoo.....
  121. For Allroad owners and Troy....
  122. where can i get the best price on audi amulet red paint?
  123. Display lights
  124. Will FMJ bond to Blackfire GEP any less than Menzerna FPII?
  125. Another reason not to let the dealer touch your paint..
  126. wanting to place an order today...
  127. Kudos to Phil @ Adams!!
  128. Questions about buffer/pads.
  129. So, my business partner used his PC & Menzerna Acrylic Jacket .................
  130. Would this be a good starter kit?
  131. Recommendations for tire dressing? Because Meguiars NXT ruined my wheel...
  132. What do you guys think about adding an extra step my detailing routine so it would be as follows...
  133. New Car Wax
  134. removing air bag stickers
  135. Menzerna wheel cleaner appears to be incompatible with Stoptech caliper paint :(
  136. Need Paint/dent Detailing
  137. No garage. It rains. What to do about the resulting spots?
  138. Time to go shopping, Menzerna help please...
  139. why claybar if I'm going to polish?
  140. LOL....was at Cleveland Clinic today and someone had a full coat of wax...
  141. How do I safely remove pine sap?
  142. Are there any good waxes that can be bought at Kragen to use over Klasse?
  143. Where to get good touch up paint? (non-stealer)
  144. Wheel wax
  145. PC Question
  146. Wax over clear bra or don't waste the time?
  147. Got my first gig here in Monterey....A8L....black over tan....lease return. It's actually in
  148. What is the deal with people and black cars..don't they realize how much work they are to keep nice?
  149. What does clay bar REALLY do...
  150. By hand or with orbital buffer?
  151. I detailed the A2..
  152. Did anyone else catch the typo on Proper Auto Care's website? They are....
  153. Holy smokes, I need to learn to use a rotary. Just spent 8.5 hours on a black A8L with
  154. Our new toy has arrived
  155. What's the easiest and cleanest way to remove badges? Specifically...
  156. 97 A4 with Pearl White paint...
  157. Claybar recommendations? TIA
  158. Brilliant Black....clearcoat or no?
  159. Kimchee, post some data from your paint meter concerning the amount, if any,
  160. Rubber bristled lint brush from Linens & Things = teh awesome at pet hair removal from carpet.
  161. Trifecta.
  162. RS4 X-post
  163. disappointed by "special touch" ...
  164. sorry bout that last one guys.... meant for my folks on NY/NJ/CT board
  165. please help. debadge gone wrong
  166. Gotta give props to Adams Spray Glaze. Had a customer drop her BB A4 off for service
  167. 85RD secret sauce (22992) - still can't get it...
  168. On my tires maybe, on my wheels never
  169. White flies attracted to black paint...
  170. vwworld detailing forum!
  171. Is it possible to buff/polish out faint hair-line scratches from your windows
  172. Anyone ever used Griots "Bumper and trim reconditioner" on flat black pieces?
  173. I have been using Zaino on my Moro S4 since I picked it up 6 months ago...
  174. Jin anounced his toys so here are mine.
  175. OK, after giving Adam props on his Spray Glaze, the sprayer breaks tonight. That's the 2nd of the 3
  176. Check this out, This is some expensive Wax/glaze...what a rip off!
  177. touch-up for unpainted lowers
  178. im trying to decide on what product to use zaino or 4star. what does everyone suggest?
  179. x-post from B6 A4 forum - what to use to clean pleather?
  180. 3.0 B6 Chrome Trim Oxidation
  181. Ok..what is your top 5 list for polish/glaze?
  182. Another question: Isn't carnuba wax..carnuba wax?
  183. PC with Zaino
  184. need advice...what to use on gunk & grime in door jams?
  185. OK, so I just picked up the new car and it looks great. But...
  186. Just got home from a detail on a 996 TT...god that car is beautiful. And even more so now. :)
  187. Got one of these coming in tomorrow.... getting her prepped for an Italian Concours on Sunday
  188. 911 TT detail, now with pics
  189. Outfitting the shop ?: Vac-n-blo worth it, or is it no better than cheaper/smaller home vacs?
  190. Just got my Mother's Powerball today. Questions on how to use it.
  191. i'm an idiot. any advice?
  192. Glasstint dameged, any sugestuion
  193. Removing Rear Door Trim on B6 A4
  194. Discouraged
  195. Tried out my Powerball today (both the big and small ones). Wasn't impressed.
  196. paint depth and brief analysis
  197. for the pro's- need your input please...
  198. Leatherique tips?
  199. Someone stole some of my pads from the dealership. Dammit.
  200. Clayed with soapy water last night because I was in a relative hurry and got my car back after 5
  201. Need a few tips on technique with a 7424. Should I work in the direction of airflow...
  202. Question: Does Adams BSG remove wax?
  203. Menzerna PO85RD
  204. Damn you Jin, Phil and everyone else in the know....
  205. Detail from this weekned, car has 164k on it.....
  206. Recommendations on an electric pressure washer?
  207. New Adams pad kit alot better than their old one(weekend detail info inside)....
  208. Can someone recommend a good detailer in South Orange County, CA?
  209. Detailing Gurus.. I really need your help.
  210. Jin, any of your work in here?
  211. X-Post - Jin's detailing work (Mirrorworksdetail)...
  212. for melange...menzerna products or something else?
  213. Target has these MF towels by VROOM that are excellent. This is the big yellow one and
  214. i have a 7336 pc and need some help on selecting some pads to polish with.
  215. a couple of high schoolers paintballed my car.. =(
  216. Menzerna Car Care Kit -- is this recommended?
  217. Picked up my first clay bar kit today.
  218. Who has the best price on a Porter Cable these days?????
  219. Ordered the PC 7336 plus the Prima Epic and prima Amigo today..cant wait!
  220. Tried out Prima Amigo tonight. Looks great on the car, however I have 2 gripes...
  221. While we're on gripes...here's one (FMJ vs. Zaino)...
  222. Dash cleaner?
  223. Do you use Quick Detialing Spray after every washing?
  224. Show of hands.. who would like to see a "shoot out" of some of the most popular products
  225. Detailed my car for the first time.
  226. Big thanks to Nick @ DP..Stuff arrived 1 day earlier..looks like my weekend is booked
  227. Lake country introduces new pads.
  228. Anyone try Powerball
  229. And here she is... 1993 Ferrari 512TR rosso dino..
  230. Show of hands who wants in on the Menzerna PO85RD and what quantity
  231. Already got my black and white pads from DP and thanks to nick for the freebie!
  232. Some shots of the results from last weekends detail session...
  233. Will a Porter Cable really improve the results of a full detail?
  234. First "experiment" with the PC and Prima Swirl..OLD dull motorcycle tank
  235. Hello from Adam's Polishes!
  236. help removing scratches from windshield
  237. How many of you would like to see a Adam's Special on the Porter Cable 7424 kit we offer?
  238. doh... =(
  239. Best leather/carpet cleaner? Also best dash/interior surfaces cleaner?
  240. just clay'd the car. does that remove KLASSE AIO & polish?
  241. Is Zaino Z-2Pro like wax or different? I"m wondering if there is some sealant i can applyl that's
  242. Gave Paolo (SLVR6) a workout this weekend!
  243. anything to watch out for or consider when getting a clear bra? Also recommendations in OC area?
  244. Need to replace a piece of exterior trim on the door and can't remove the sticky stuff...
  245. worlds best detailer :)
  246. alright guys... I have a found a different source for the PO85RD, but some thoughts
  247. Ooops, how do I remove wall paint from my bumper?
  248. Adam's Porter Cable Kit Special $169.95 shipped.
  249. Official Adam's Dual Side Pad Special....please see inside.
  250. My version of the "Miracle Detail".