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I seem to have an excess of free time lately so I've decided to "restore" the leadlight lenses on our 2014 Accord. I'm comfortable with the process of smoothing out the pits and chips i.e. lower to higher grit sandpaper and then begin the formal "polishing". My question is what to use on them...

I can get Meguiar's Natural Shine Protectant on it and it appears to have fixed the problem but I know it's only a coating and there's some dirt still under there.

I have had only limited success removing the oils and smudges from one's fingers that are deposited around the knobs and buttons on my dashboard. You know, those little smudges on the fan up/down buttons. I not quite sure if it is just oil or sometimes just the matte plastic being worn smooth...

I would ask around at your local airport. I would think that most repair stations carry high value liability insurance.

My thing is changing filters in our forced air heater. They recommend every 3 months under normal use. There is no way I'm keeping them in there for more than 40 days.

One thing about cutting your own grass... First of all it's a whole lot more pleasant when your grass is in great condition. Having to go out and mow a weed infested vacant lot isn't quite as much fun. Second, every lawn on my block looks just about the same, you know why? It's the same...

+1 I guess what I don't understand is how people can go and spend tens of thousands of dollars on a new car and then treat it like an appliance. Every time I look at one of our two cars I remind myself how much that thing cost.

I started thinking about it and realized that out of the 80 or so homes on my block I have only seen 2 other people outside on their driveways washing their cars. There is 1 guy who is really good about it and his truck always looks good. Then there is one other guy who I may see washing his...

Thanks for the help. I know a lot of my questions on this forum can be answered by "just go out and give it a try and see how it works". I think I'm going to get some of the Meguiar's 210 and have it on hand so that I can possibly do a panel by panel comparison and go from there. I have 3...

From what I've been able to determine regarding polishes is the least destructive method is using one that does not contain abrasives (chemical). After that there are polishes where the polishing particles lose their abrasiveness as you polish and then there are polishes that will continue to...

Not a lot I can do. We're getting a pretty good rain. I've considered pulling it out of the garage and soaping it down but I learned years ago that trying to dry a car when it's this damp outside is just futile. No matter how many times I wipe it down there will always be streaks. I'm...

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I was sleeping during HS chemistry so I'll need a little refresher. I understand what PH level is but how does it apply to car wash soap and the process of washing a car? I realize one end of the spectrum may be better for this or that, but exactly how? How and when should I pick a wash (with...

To keep in line with the OP... I spray my interior detailer enough to moisten/dampen all the surfaces and then wipe clean with a MF towel. My interior is never dirty enough to require a brush. Right now I spray all plastic surfaces with Meguiar's Quick Interior Detailer, wipe down and let dry...

+1. My wife's daughter is a slob. I occasionally offer to clean her car but never unless she removes everything from the interior. It usually looks like a homeless person lives in it. I've seen videos from a couple of different detailers who seem to do some really disgusting cars and I just...

I usually try to subliminally influence my adult passengers by talking about how "I just washed and detailed" my car, or commenting "don't the windows look nice and clean?". I like to let them know I have a certain pride of ownership and that this vehicle means a lot to me. I have noticed that...

I took a friends advice and installed a set of WeatherTech floor mats almost immediately after getting this new car and all I can say is WOW! Now that I'm not grinding dirt into the carpet and it's just sitting on top of the plastic I can see just how much dirt gets tracked into the car (even...

Once when leaving the gym I was just getting to my car and I opened the trunk to retrieve my wallet and phone and there were 2 girls standing next to the car parked next to mine. When I opened the trunk the girl's jaw dropped and commented that she had never seen a trunk that clean before...

I've done 3 applications of Tuf Shine and I'm starting to see rubber! I'd say I'm about 80% there. It's still frustrating having to clean them 3 or 4 times to get them where they should be. I will also be taking the advice to let them breath for a couple of weeks before applying any coating.

Thanks. I was not going to hit them with the BW unless absolutely necessary. I don't want to damage these wheels at all. I leave that stuff for the other car, LOL. If after my 3rd attempt this morning if that doesn't help I'll possibly try the lacquer thinner suggestion.