Cool, thanks. I like the utilitarian look of steelies and was thinking of getting a set for my 4Runner. Unfortunately, it appears Kings may not be available in the US.
It's my only frame of reference but, based on recommendations from people here, I tried Cutmax with a LC orange pad and it worked really well. It took out 5000 grit (hand) wet sanding scratches and finished well enough that I would be comfortable going straight to an LSP. I can't speak to...
Agreed, but all 442s (at least of that vintage) have a 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission and 2 tailpipes, hence the 442 moniker.:dblthumb2:
I (a DIYer who only works on his own cars) use a Bissell Spot Clean Pro that's probably about the same quality and performance as whatever machine you're using. I don't have a steam cleaner, but my process for carpets is vacuum, spray with cleaning solution, agitate with a drill brush (usually...
That's an issue I wish I had! Mine was nothing fancy, just a Crystal White hardtop GT, but a bit uncommon with red cloth interior. When I sold it I remember thinking I would just look for another one in a few years but 4 years later, the supply has really dwindled.
I didn't mean to imply you did anything wrong, was just curious how you applied. I've used it both ways and it lasted longer than 3 weeks, but not by much. As a noob myself, it seems like the primary benefit is ease of use rather than outright performance or durability.
First, your car looks great. That blue really pops.
Second, the bolded part is the exact reason I took an interest in learning about detailing as a way to stay engaged with cars. I have a good job but with two young kids and some other life circumstances/priorities I simply don't have the...
IMO buying 2-3 year old cars is probably the sweet spot for most people because it avoids the initial depreciation hit but still allows several years of ownership before major scheduled maintenance or repairs will be needed. I don't care for leases as a long term approach because it basically...