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Cool, thanks. I like the utilitarian look of steelies and was thinking of getting a set for my 4Runner. Unfortunately, it appears Kings may not be available in the US.

Slightly off topic, but what wheels are those?

It's my only frame of reference but, based on recommendations from people here, I tried Cutmax with a LC orange pad and it worked really well. It took out 5000 grit (hand) wet sanding scratches and finished well enough that I would be comfortable going straight to an LSP. I can't speak to...

Agreed, but all 442s (at least of that vintage) have a 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission and 2 tailpipes, hence the 442 moniker.:dblthumb2:

That's a beautiful car, but I'm not sure a 4-speed is "rare" in a 442.;)

I've always been curious about this as well.

I (a DIYer who only works on his own cars) use a Bissell Spot Clean Pro that's probably about the same quality and performance as whatever machine you're using. I don't have a steam cleaner, but my process for carpets is vacuum, spray with cleaning solution, agitate with a drill brush (usually...

That's an issue I wish I had! Mine was nothing fancy, just a Crystal White hardtop GT, but a bit uncommon with red cloth interior. When I sold it I remember thinking I would just look for another one in a few years but 4 years later, the supply has really dwindled.

Looks great! Fox bodies were my first love, but I've always felt SN95s are under-appreciated. I'm still mad at myself for letting my '95 GT go.

I didn't mean to imply you did anything wrong, was just curious how you applied. I've used it both ways and it lasted longer than 3 weeks, but not by much. As a noob myself, it seems like the primary benefit is ease of use rather than outright performance or durability.

First, your car looks great. That blue really pops. Second, the bolded part is the exact reason I took an interest in learning about detailing as a way to stay engaged with cars. I have a good job but with two young kids and some other life circumstances/priorities I simply don't have the...

Did you use it as a drying aid or as a spray on/wipe off sealant?

IMO buying 2-3 year old cars is probably the sweet spot for most people because it avoids the initial depreciation hit but still allows several years of ownership before major scheduled maintenance or repairs will be needed. I don't care for leases as a long term approach because it basically...

Got it-that makes sense. Thanks for educating me.

I understand, he made it sound like decontaminates without doing anything else so I was curious why someone would do that.

I'm still learning the jargon so I have the same question. I assume "decon" is short for decontamination? If so, what does that mean in parlance? Chemical (iron removal) + mechanical (clay/synthetic equivalent) decontamination only without paint correction or protection?

I was curious about this too. Most if not all of the second gen F-bodies I've been around had single state paint and both of my G-bodies ('84 Olds and an '88 MCSS) had single stage lacquer (although I can't remember if G-body paint type varied by assembly plant and/or color). On the other...

There is a point where the plastic is so deeply discolored that it's no longer feasible to recondition and replacement housings are the only solution. Neither the F150 nor the Mazda you posted were at that point, but it absolutely happens.

Nice. I hope the job paid well because the results are superb.:props:

Absolutely. I forgot to include the critical detail that like the F150 in question my 4R is also a 2008. I don't consider an '08 to be all that old and it's certainly worth fixing properly but $500+ for new OEM housings could be hard to justify for a lot of people if there's an aftermarket...