Recent content by Koogs

Funny, I got a 2016 WRX Sti to fit the 1 practical car niche as well rather than have 2 an MR2 and an Escape. It worked and was a lot of fun. I sold it last year for the same reason Budgetplan did, it was a lot of work, harsh, peaky and not quite as large as I wanted with 2 kids. I sold it...

You need to wipe the car with some cleaner to get rid of the polishing oils. Either IPA or something similar to Eraser. I would think any brands version of this form of prep would be fine. Same on the polish side. any good polish will be work as long as you're not using an all in one wax...

I'm not a professional here, but I have used CQuartz as my first step into coatings and have been very happy with it. It was relatively easy to apply and buff. The end properties are good as well. The car stays a lot cleaner than it did with just a sealant. Keep in mind it isn't the slickest...

I'm not an expert on here, but to me there is a noticeable tint shift in the rear door as compared to the front door. I don't know how you fix it besides a repaint. I thought generally body shops don't just go by the color printed on the door and will do some tests to see if things match...

Its CQuartz Ti.

Thanks for the reply. I am sure I need to use something. standard soap/QD isn't working. I love the user name, Sneakers one of my favorite movies.

Anyone know whether Turtlewax bug and tar contains any abrasives? and whether its safe on a coated car? seems silly to go buy something else if this works, I just don't want to assume its safe and find out that there is mild polishing abrasives in it to assist in the cleaning process. When I...

a few things, I don't think rdgrav means that. Although Im just a hobbyist. here is what I'd do. Step 1 wash the car and rinse the car. Get the regular dirt off first before claying Step 2 clay step 3 rinse step 4 dry Now, to solve your problem here, and get it all done in 1 day without...

I haven't used Cancoat, but have used CQuartz Ti and Gyeon Synchro. The Synchro is better when done, but I feel like it was a lot more work having 3 coats vs the 1 I did for the CQuartz. I wanted to mention Cancoat is not a traditional Ceramic Coating, however it is a ceramic coating as I...

You can see it in the pic, but it doesn't look bad when everything is dry... I would think you should get it taken care of, but might consider bringing some leather cleaner to demonstrate to the dealer the difference in the seatcover. Im not sure how much push-back these luxury dealers give on...

I was trying to comment on someone who said they charge by the hour. My point was that if you're hitting a job for 4 hours to get a DD Toyota to 80%-90% good enough and a Ferrari for 16 hours to get it to 99% or whatever, I don't think that those hours are interchangeable. The rate should be...

I had a WRX STi in that blue, 2016, It was in a front end accident and we replaced the fender hood and bumper. I had a really good shop do the work and they were able to paint match it great, and did blend. I had lots of compliments on the work done, by people who know the difference. It...

I'm not detailing for money here and have had 0 experience with a car costing more than $60K, so for whatever its worth, here's my opinion of what everyone is saying. IF you come in with a Ferrari, classic car, kitted out hummer or whatever high end, or intricate merchandise, the bill will be...

I did the roof in 4 sections and had minor issues. the hood I did in 2 sections, probably should have done it in 3 or 4 like I did the regular polish, and had more than minor issues. From what you're saying it sounds like I over extended a bit and should have broken up to more sections, but...

This is definitely a stupid question, but I'll ask anyway, How is everyone storing their mitt? it sticks to freakin everything!!!