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I did use clay - Griots.

I am looking for some advice here. The car is a 2008 Scion tC - almost 4 years old, never garaged, never waxed. I washed it yesterday. Taped it this morning. My equipment: Cyclo with green pads (I do not have any orange pads) and Griots 3 inch polisher. I started with the Cyclo with green pads...

Try Never Dull wadding.

You need to take a look at the complete Leatherique products. I used their 2 step process on 20 year old seats. I showed the car at a national level and I was asked if I put new seats in the car. They also have a dye process. I cannot vouch for that product but you should go to their website.

I used a set of metal caps on my 1995 Tacoma. The cap would not come off. I took it to a garage when I had a tire go down. The guy there asked me "what idiot put these on"? and I said "I did!" needles to say, I have not had to say that since that day.

As for vinyl dressing I favor Sonus and Griots; I've tried many!

Meguiars Hyper Dressing can do a good job in the engine compartment.

You know what gave me the initiative to buy a buffer (Cyclo) and start doing my own cars? i was at a fancy, drive thru car wash where they also "detail" customers cars. they were showing someone how to buff on a customer's car. I said if that guy can do it, so can I. I still have a lot to learn...

What is "decontamination kit"?

I prefer no perfumes. Worst: I bought some low gloss tire and rubber stuff while I was waiting for the Sonus and Griots. That stuff smelled so bad I got a migraine. I do not know what brand it was because I threw it out! I love Pinnacle Souveran.

I washed my engine with P21S. I worked a section at a time so the entire process took about 6 hours. I now find that I have some water spots on horizontal areas - like in front of the headlights. What is the best way to remove these spots? Compound?

Well, we have one capsule and will be getting another. The car is rarely driven so it stayed in the bubble almost a year. I doubt it caused the problem; the car is 20 years old and the leatherique is working - I just posed the question in case others noticed dryness as a result. the constant fan...

Yes, I sure have learned to hate mice. No need to even think of mice while using the capsule.

I store my car in my garage, in a car capsule during the winter. Just wondering if there are any negatives to this. I recently posted about Leatherique and got to thinking that perhaps - just perhaps - the constantly moving air may have contributed to the dry leather.

How do you know if you have "soft" paint? I have a 1991 300ZX. Is that considered soft?

I have a few; they are all small. I am going to a show where it will be worth a point or two deduction so I want to do everything that I can. Thanks!

OK, what is the best way to touch up small stone chips? I bought the Griots kit that looks like a hypodermic needle. Will I be left with a raised spot that needs sanding or compound?

I just came in from the garage. I applied another coat. It is soaking in; I can tell from the dry spots. I covered it with Saran. I will be home early tomorrow so I will put the car in the sun for a few hours. This stuff is GOOD - I just need to work out the fine details!

I did as instructed - lathered on the "oil" (honey colored product). Left it on for 24 hours followed by the "clean" (milky colored product). I am not complaining - I am just looking for softer leather.

OK, I tried Leatherique for the 1st time over this holiday weekend. I did as instructed massaged the "oil" in a few times, covered with a large trash bag and put the car in the sun. I left the oil on for a total of 24 hours (not all of it in the sun). Last night a sprayed on the Leatherique...