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I am doing my annual detailing of my cars. Since I don't have running water or electricity in the parking lot, I got it thoroughly cleaned (or so I thought) at coin-op car wash. It is 20 min drive back from the carwash. I did chemical and mechanical decon using Iron X and Nanoskin fine sponge...

I did read your post and that helped me understand the difference. Thank you for the comment. In this comment, I was trying to clarify that I should have done in the OP. Thank you for the suggestion of QD for Klasse application. I will consider it once I am out of the current QD stock. Using...

Thank you, folks. It answers my question to some extent. Most of you assumed that I am focused on Meguiars. I am not. I should have clarified more. I just picked up because they had the most number of QDs in Mike's list and they are probably the oldest in business that I am aware of. But every...

Thank you, Bob. I should have been more clear. I do not plan to correct the paint of the car with neglected paint, all swirls, and scratches. But another car's paint is in good shape. The paint is smooth and I do not see any swirls on it. Is there anything that can be used for that car? This...

I use the same too for exactly the same reason, but I am more interested in terms of detailing application like I gave an example of M34 from Meguiar's board. I added clarification in the OP.

This question is more about the fundamentals of application. I was under the impression that most quick detailers are pretty much same with little bit of here and there. But after I read Mike's Spray detailers article (Tips & Techniques for using a Spray Detailer to Remove Light Dust...

I use Klasse AIO and Glaze sealant for my cars. It does the job of protection in northeast winters but it doesn't give any gloss. I was wondering what I can use under Klasse AIO or above Glaze Sealant to get the gloss. FWIW, during last winter, I used Turtle Wax Seal and Shine after washing the...

Thank you, folks. This is the only area with looks like this. Rest of the car is OK. It has swirls but does not look like this. It is possible that a lot of stuff has been dragged out of the trunk by the previous owner. No idea what the previous owner did but did drive a LOT (20K miles a...

Hello folks, I posted a thread a couple of months ago where I expressed my idea of fixing swirls by hand. Most mentioned that it is very difficult. I managed to get some HD Speed to try out and got a taste of my idea that I do not intend to continue on the 'project'. I just would like to make...

Thank you. Its 2006 Sentra. This is my experimental vehicle. Another is a 2015 Forester. If I manage to do anything without breaking on 2006 Sentra, I work on 2015 Forester.

Thanks, Mike. I actually watched this video before I posted the thread. The only problem is, I do not have air blower and most electrical connections are open. I am hesitant that the liquid may seep into those electrical connections and I will end up shorting something. Out of that concern, I...

I have no idea if this will be absolute blasphemy on auto detailing board, but here it goes. My 2006 Sentra's engine bay has never been cleaned. I do not have equipment or power/water outlets in my parking area. So far, I have been tolerating but now it is so bad that it is 'revolting'. When I...

I don't know where you are located but 2 days ago I was at Walmart in Norwalk, CT and they had 70% alcohol, small bottles though, not the large ones. No restrictions on how many you can buy, a little expensive than usual.

Hello folks, that period of the year is upon us and my car has fine sprinkles of tree sap all over it. I just can't skip it. All parking spots in the development are under the trees. Now that rubbing alcohol has becomes very difficult to find, what other 'cost effective' solutions are there to...

@mk9750, Thank you. The idea behind detailing is not only to keep your car in the best possible condition but for me, it is something to take my mind off regular stuff in life. That is the only reason why I am trying to overcome so many procedural hurdles.

Thank you, Mike. I will give a try.

Thank you, Mike. Before I buy the material, just wanted to show what I am trying to fix. (Apologies for the delay in getting the pictures) And in what sequence should I use these products? Cleaner wax, then BF One step / 3D Speed and then Klasse AIO/Twins? Thanks a lot, in advance.

Thank you, everyone. I really appreciate all the comments. Apologies for not providing all info in advance. The car that I am trying to work on is 2006 Sentra. We have another 2015 Forester which is in far better shape. If I have to work on Forester, hopefully I will have learned from my...

No, Flex polisher is not an option. I am not even close to an amateur or own any fancy cars so such investment does not make sense at the moment. I checked some YouTube videos that claimed to good to be true results so before going down that road, I thought I should check with the...

Hello folks, NYC apartment dweller here, currently under lock down, planning for working on the cars once things improve a bit. Last year, with help from folks on the board, for the first time, I detailed my cars using Klasse twins and it turned out way better than I expected. It gave me...