Recent content by Joshs2013MSAltimaSL

This could be caused by the type of towel you're using. A good MF towel works best, but you can also use newspaper. Depending on how dirty the inside of the windshield is, it could take a couple wipes to get it clean and streak free.

What glass cleaner are you using currently? I've always used Stoner's Invisible Glass and never had any issues with it not cleaning the glass.

I can see the point of view regarding coatings since it is a chemical bond to the paint, much more of a bond than a sealant or wax. But waxes and sealants don't have that kind of chemical bond and you have to go by something to know when to reapply. Though with coatings, what would you use...

I love beading and use it to determine when I need to re-apply a wax/sealant. In my eyes, if a car isn't beading anymore, then the wax/sealant that I put down has been completely removed and it's time to re-apply. If not for water beads, how would we know that the paint is still being protected?

I have had a lot of success doing a one step with Menzerna Power Finish on a white pad with the rotary. I've also used 3M UF. In all fairness, the polishes/pads I have used have been on the "less agressive" side, so holograms aren't really a concern. My PC kind of just sits in the cabinet now...

I haven't been able to find quality pads like we can get from AG, but I have found some pads at Harbor Freight. Also, the 3M headlight kits usually come with some kind of polishing pad if you're in a pinch.

So what plans do you have for it? Anything performance related?

Thank you all for the nice comments! I really enjoyed working on this car. It was definitely worth the work in the end!

Hey guys! This is a detail I did a little while ago. The victim - a 2010 Nissan Sentra with 118k miles on the clock. I warn you now, there are a TON of pictures! Keep in mind this car spent it's entire life in IL driving around 150 miles a day in the blistering heat of summer and...

I have used WGDGPS before and have always enjoyed it. I haven't used it in a while because I collected quite a few nubas that I wanted to use, but I remember it being fool proof to apply and it lasting a long while. Not to mention the beading you get is crazy!!

FWIW, when I first found this site and started detailing, I picked up a PC and Pinnacle polish kit with a jar of Natty's Blue. Ended up going to a local store and picked up a clay bar kit, came back home and went to town. I learned a whole bunch that weekend. Between reading info on this and...

I've detailed a couple cars for Chicago winters and have had good results with WGDGPS and Autoglym HD.

Great work. I enjoying looking at the transformation of black cars and yours did not disappoint!

Very nice! Way to go above and beyond and get those wheels cleaned up!

In the past, I have had good luck with a soft bristle brush (such as a Kiwi shoe brush) with Lexol Leather Cleaner. You can also use a MF towel soaked in hot water. There are other leather products that AG sells that can be used, but the process is a bit more involved and I do not have any...