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Quick background: I'm a bit of a newb - or at least, certainly not a detailing pro. I have a tendency towards rescuing neglected old cars with mechanical potential, getting them roadworthy, and then applying my limited detailing skills to make them presentable for my "daily driver" uses. This...

The latest... After hand-washing the car (water only), I decided to have a go at the trunklid. I limited myself to the right half only, so I could judge whether my work was having any effect. First was the tree sap. I tried several varieties of bug-n-tar, but none did anything useful. I even...

Uses adhesive discs; pad is 5.5" in diameter. Never have looked to see if the pad is removable. I'm going to try the couple different kinds of bug/tar remover I have handy, on the inside of the trunklid tomorrow. At least that way I can ensure they won't wreck the paint... hard to say whether...

Just an air-powered DA (which I'd normally use for sanding, not sure if it's applicable here), a cheap rotary buffer/wax applier, and my two hands.

Me either. That's probably my biggest unknown right now. Unfortunately, there's no hidden spots I can test on. It's got the "I can't get out of my own way" 231 V6 :-( But I bought it with bigger plans in mind. It's a coupe, and it's rust-free (a rarity here in MN)... a perfect home for that...

Hello all! Recently I acquired a low-mileage Buick that had been parked outdoors for a number of years. My expertise lies more in the mechanical than the cosmetic, so I focused my attention there. Getting it running and roadworthy was fairly easy. Now that it can be driven, I'm looking to turn...