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  1. Who can help me with these 3M products?
  2. Prep. before waxing with Blizt 1G? Polish, ...?
  3. Hard water leaves spots? Try Arizona filter...
  4. Does Turtle Wax Wet'n'Black tire dressing contain the silicone oils....
  5. Best place to buy touch-up paint?
  6. sonax vs. meguiars gold class
  7. is it neccessary to wash car with dawn before applying IHG? Or does IHG strip wax on its own?
  8. What is the web site of the "The Car Wax Test"....???? anyone???
  9. OK, the Porter Cable 7424 showed up tonight. so what accessories do I need and where do I get them?
  10. Anyone know of a good car wash in Marin county, CA?
  11. Best way to clean white wheels??
  12. Detail shop recommended in San Jose, CA...
  13. cleaning headlamp plexiglass?
  14. How often should you use the 3M Imperial Hand Glaze? Each time w/ a Blitz wax? tia!
  15. 303 Convert!!-->
  16. Coke Explosion Inside Car....help!
  17. ok, I'm about to complete a sale on Griot's Garage web site. Any must-have items before I check-out?
  18. Can anyone recommend a good SF Bay Area detailer?
  19. I'm about to buy a Stage 2 H1 HID conversion kit for my 97 A6, and I have a question.
  20. GS27 scratch remover? good? or.... crap?
  21. Cross Post: Painting Interior flat black plastic trim?
  22. Whats a good wheel wax to get?
  23. Finally got Blitz Wax and Meguire's #26 Paste Wax. question:
  24. Any tips for a newbie? =)
  25. How to remove paint from my car
  26. Newbie wants to share NEW manufacturer of detailing products not mentioned here!
  27. Going to clay bar for the first time. Any tips or anything I need to know?
  28. Group Buy: 303 Aerospace Protectant
  29. Maintaining of the rubber parts.
  30. scratches on polished wood trim...suggestions?
  31. Mid-Monday Poll: Detailing Towels
  32. Behind the scene view of a multi arch "no touch" carwash . . . added comments
  33. Dimples in the leather
  34. Questions about Perma Plate products.
  35. Is it okay to apply polish like the P21S Paintwork Cleanser without stripping wax first?
  36. Need a good wash mitt...
  37. New used car. Need Help!
  38. little scratch on my door handle. cant feel it. its gray on my silver. ~1 cms long
  39. Scratches in metal (shifter plate)
  40. Drive-in DIY pressure washer bays
  41. HELP! Scratch on Windshield!!!!
  42. Vancouver and detailing products
  43. Newbie in detailing cars.....questions about what wash and wax products to get.....
  44. What do you use to take the dealer decal off?
  45. So is polish & wax twice a year enough to keep the paint in good shape or
  46. How to remove the Brake Caliper Paint?
  47. I'm back! and I got a question too!
  48. A question asked 1,000 times but please help.............
  49. Cross Post: What tire dressings do you all use?
  50. Plastic cleaner that smells like new Audi?
  51. how often should i wax my car? once a month?
  52. x-post: that better be some daaaaaaamn nice wax
  53. Applying wax with bare hand?
  54. Waxing a New Car?
  55. Anyone know the origins of the crumpled newspaper window cleaning technique?
  56. P21S Paintwork Cleanser--how much to use when applying on paint? Little or alot?
  57. Self Service Car Wash in the Framingham, MA area??
  58. Anyone used P21S Multi Surface Finish Restorer? They say it's for when the Cleanser isn't enough...
  59. COOL AUDI GRAPHICS
  60. clay magic or mothers clay bar
  61. before re-waxing when not using an IHG like product..
  62. I went nuts-o at Griot's Garage (long)
  63. eiman fabrik tar remover - this stuff is the nuts...
  64. anyone ever rent a steam cleaner to clean car carpets??
  65. I just got my free 303 sample pack...Questions
  66. Do i have to strip the wax before I polish?
  67. Is Zaino just a polish and not a wax? Seems a lot of work to just polish w/o protecting..
  68. what are those annoying really small white specs that are stuck on the paint after waxing??
  69. Leather cleaners and conditioners - Lexol vs. Griot's stuff
  70. can anyone suggest a good hand car wash in los angeles or culver city area?
  71. Question on removing wax ...
  72. X-Post: Anyone know a good Detailer in Los Angeles Area?
  73. Car Care Shopping List
  74. good protect to remove wax from plastic bits?
  75. Where can I get a Commercial Boars Hair Brush?
  76. NE1 had their car detailed by Splash Car Wash in Greenwich, CT? Good? Bad?
  77. FAQ format...
  78. High speed buffing...compared to Zanio and all that
  79. winter climate question
  80. Anyone know any detailing services in the Boston/Mass area?
  81. where to buy all the good detailing supplies?
  82. what is the front dash made of? is it vinyl?
  83. cleaning a particular kind of interior plastic
  84. Hate to admit it, but Griot is right about microfiber
  85. How do you get the white marks from wax or polish of the black trim???
  86. Clay bar use - need advice
  87. Any exp. with bodyshop "bodystyle european specialists"
  88. one grand ERV compared to 303 on same surfaces
  89. POLL : What do you use on your tires to give em that jet black look ?
  90. Cleaning rims - Goof Off is amazing!
  91. Paint Roughness...
  92. 303?
  93. Mid 40s in New England today--break out the buckets and hoses!!!
  94. Zaino Beads after 12 weeks-->
  95. New Brillant Black Audi with minor stone chip, will Langka work?
  96. Blitz vs. P21S wax - some observations...
  97. meguiars products- what is the difference between consumer and professional products?
  98. How long until I can Zaino my new 02 A4?
  99. what applicator do you use to apply stuff to the window trim and when do you do it
  100. One ingredient in the blue 3M claybar is calcium carbonate, abrasive like toothpaste or chalk . . .
  101. i just purchased the craftsman 6" RO polisher...
  102. s
  103. Just got new paint job, they say NEVER use wax again (more)
  104. Seat protectant
  105. My regimen has been 3M IHG (SMR as necessary) & Blitz...
  106. HELP! juice spill in trunk! bottle smashed open against rear seat, sloshed down rear seat, all
  107. Is it alright if i just polish the car without applying the wax?
  108. new to list and detailing....
  109. i have tons of tiny little chips on my black a4, what do you think about that black polish?
  110. anyone have clearbra (short)
  111. Tiny black dots on paint surface...???
  112. Zaino questions...
  113. What should I use to get out scratches?
  114. Am I just being anal about windshield washer fluid? Can I just buy anything I see...
  115. This could be should be off topic, but you guys can help.....
  116. Bulk supplies and auto paint store supplies, my experiences and a couple questions.
  117. Question about armor all ...
  118. what leather product can i use to restore the moisture and soft leather feel
  119. how to clean the inside of wheel barel?
  120. I polish the inside of my wheels with claybar and Blitz . . . not
  121. Question about thin scratches on black paint??
  122. what's up with the waxtest.com site?
  123. bilstein shocks
  124. So how many clay bar applications are too many clay bar applications..
  125. Which is better to use to wash the car: Boar's hair brush or sheepskin mitt?
  126. Has anyone compared the new "upgraded" CMA Magic Towel to the "new" YoSteve MF towel? Impressions?
  127. Which is the best: good microfiber or good cotton towels...(more)
  128. Coupe Quattro Paint / Clearcoat
  129. How do I repair a dimple/indentation on my bumper?
  130. I got a key scratch on my door
  131. Bath towel w/ polyester fiber will scratch, but microfiber cloth w/ polyester won't? Explanation?
  132. Outside Temp for Wash/Clean/Wax ?
  133. Embarrassed to say this.. but first time detailing my ride.. want to get stuff ASAP.. where to get??
  134. my A4 rims (16" sp package ones) are getting really nasty for some reason
  135. any recommendation for a good detailing place in orange county (socal)?
  136. How long before 1st wax job?
  137. Several questions about detailing my new A4.
  138. Anyone looking for a detailer in So Cal?
  139. Wax with a damp cloth or a dry cloth?
  140. OK everyone, post your detailing arsenal. Here's what I've got so far. Am I missing anything?
  141. What did you use to remove the goo after debadge?
  142. Sonax Polish and Wax, 5 months later.
  143. Help - Nasty stone chip - can see white (primer I think ) what do i do - or where to go TIA
  144. Does anybody use any kind of "scotch guard" type product on their carpet?
  145. Ted K - Questions regarding your detailing procedures
  146. Sorry for the bad pic but here is my kit from left to right . . .
  147. Polishing and Waxing
  148. Here's an on-line detailer with a 10% Quattro Club discount.
  149. I got the aerospace 303 protectant...
  150. Houston area detailer?
  151. What do you use for rubber weather stripping and black lowers?
  152. Dumb Q: to take off wax, do I have to use Dawn soap or any dishwashing soap?
  153. Bugs on new Brilliant Black (Clearcoat)
  154. Car Wax in Metal Cans: A Good Idea?
  155. So vinylex will work on the black lowers without fading?
  156. My newest detailing tool...the sheeting hose
  157. Experience with ZAINO ZFX??
  158. Sorry for what I'm sure has been asked before, but...
  159. Has anyone used One Grand's Special Touch Polish? Comments?
  160. How do you clean the chrome window trim on a 98.5 2.8
  161. the need to repair rock chips...
  162. anyone know of a good detailing shop in the Boston area?
  163. how u guys clean the car undercarriage?
  164. Stongard/Clear Bra installers in SF Bay Area?
  165. A picture of the 3M claybar . . . haven't used it, tried it on a little bit . . .
  166. can anyone please suggest a good detailer in/around nyc?
  167. Chamois question...Just got these super absorbant chamois...they supposidly don't scratch the
  168. Magnesium chloride has ruined my finish....
  169. Tried my 303 samples today..
  170. Pearl touchup, whatta pain . . . so i have some rock chips . . .
  171. Help with Dark Finish (Santorin), 3M Imperial Hand Glaze and 3M Medium Cut Rubbing Compound
  172. Gonna buy a few microfiber cloths..
  173. PC7424 with Zymol wax OK?
  174. Got my autosupermart delivery today. Is it Spring yet?
  175. Rim Detailing Question for Everyone . . .
  176. Klasse question
  177. anyone tried out walker detail in century city? (los angeles)
  178. HELP: Need Car Wash/Wax/Detail Lesson..Anyone in Dallas?
  179. Yet another use for clay bar..
  180. Dri Wash N Guard
  181. Newbie cleaner here!
  182. Meguiar's products ...
  183. X-post from S4 forum: Klasse products
  184. Loolikng for a good detail shop in New Jersey (Monmouth County).
  185. What do you carry your detailing supplies in?
  186. one grand erv vs.griots
  187. california car duster.... I may have to invest in one.. can someone find a reason I shouldn't..
  188. My latest detail
  189. XPOST: Chrome Looking stuff in light housings
  190. chrome polish, silver polish, mag and metal polish.. sheesh
  191. removing tree sap
  192. Harly Poly Guard on Seats
  193. Is 35-40 degree temp. too cold to wax car? what is the ideal range?TIA
  194. Taking delivery of '02 Amulet A4 Avant: How to prep for Zaino?
  195. Looking for OEM Badges: A6 3.0 & 2.7T where to buy?
  196. IHG and waxing
  197. So has ne1 tried my secret squeeze out the oil trick with IHG, is there any oil?
  198. Thought I'd share a pic of my Zaino process...
  199. For Pinnacle fans, Classic Motoring has a great sale on this week only....
  200. Anyone know where to get 3M IHG in the boston area?
  201. Anyone know if the IHG acts more like a filler to cover the swirls or does it actually
  202. Has anybody else had problems with Mother's quick detailing spray leaving residue?
  203. good sources for ClayMagic?
  204. Cleaning lower grille
  205. Anyone have any tips for Dolphin Grey?
  206. 2002 A4 Black owners. 3M products worked great
  207. I was at my parents today 2 different dogs jumped on the hood and made heavy scratches. Need HELP!
  208. OK, I said I'd post after I finished my Zaino process, so here it is.
  209. Klasse AIO actually removed scratches without buffing machine
  210. Pic of P21S on aviator grey
  211. Do those water blade sqeegee things work at all, and how well?
  212. keeping some detailing supplies in the trunk in hot weather
  213. Windows Question ...
  214. Ok, I've seen a lot of posts on this, but I'll ask again. Best tar remover for painted wheels?
  215. Are water bead sizes a good indication of whether you need to re-wax your car (more)...
  216. window+303
  217. Rear Glass Haze...
  218. Ever used the MF Towel from PakShak.com?............
  219. Just found this forum today, You guys have to step back and decide
  220. Pics of my 34 are posted in offtopic forum for anybody who
  221. Ok...help me protect me new TTR w/ Baseball
  222. Great articles on detailing your car the right way.
  223. Q on using newspaper to dry windows...
  224. What minimal temperature is needed to wax a car ?
  225. Sh*t.
  226. What's the best stuff to use to polish my OEM S4 exhaust tips? tia...
  227. Is one 8 oz container of Zaino Z-2 enough to wax the whole A4?
  228. Where did I go wrong?
  229. Repainting front and rear bumper, want to strip it down to bare plastic, what's best way to do this?
  230. About Meguiar's #26......
  231. what is the best way to remove scuff marks in clearcoat on fender ? thanks !!
  232. What is good to remove stains from painted wheels? Most look to be water stains
  233. Quick tip: This rubbermaid box works well for trunk storage of essentials.....
  234. Has anyone used the AutoSport Vinyl Protection?
  235. Car Covers
  236. is it alright if i only wash the car for 6 months and go for complete detail once every 6 mths?
  237. california water blade is hard to use?.. care to give me some tips...
  238. Paint Protection question for you EXPERTS out there....
  239. Opinions Please. I've got a Silver 2002 A4 and I'm looking for the best possible shine. I've done a
  240. My first time
  241. Is it too wet to wax my car?
  242. When should I clean/condition my leather interior?
  243. Should I was the car with dish washing soap BEFORE waxing to remove old wax????
  244. Trim molding reattachment question
  245. debadgeing question
  246. Cleaned my car and finally got some quality pics : )
  247. question on cleaning of engine compartment
  248. my first post on this forum and an X-Post of my clean engine bay.
  249. How often do you polish with a RO?
  250. FWIW: Found 3M Perfect-It III Clay for $20 for a 200 gr. bar. Anyone seen a better price?