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Jimmy's like my cousin Vinny. He sees that stuff we all miss. Bill

Personally, I wouldn't go to great lengths on preparation, since IMO, they're two similar products. Maybe give it a wipe with a mild APC solution, then go ahead and apply. Lately, I'm thinking of trying Tempest's idea with Optiseal for the winter on all but the leather and cloth of my DD. I...

303 is touted as offering considerable UV protection. With regard to door seals, I live in Western PA and my DD fleet stays outside 24/7. I had always cleaned my weatherstrips with APC, then used multiple apps of spray silicone, applied with a cotton rag. Last winter, I decided to try 303 AP...

I've been in the car business since the 70's, when acrylic lacquer and enamel were all we used and paint booths were ventilated, but not heated. I was always told to allow a minimum of three months before waxing. I recently had a substantial amount of my black DD painted and doing some...

Here's my meager collection: Thanks for the giveaway offer! BTW, I've recently been trying the HD Orbital pads. They work great even on std.throw polishers-durable, easier to keep rotating and finish out well. Bill

If you want to make the drying process easier, try this; Use any decent MF as a "mop", to both absorb excess material and catch any missed spots. Wring it out as needed, but it's not necessary that it's dry, as it's not the final step. Finish with your drying towel, or spray on a drying aid and...

My wheel sealant of choice is Finish Kare 1000p. Real chrome, plastic chrome or paint, it just outlasts anything else I've tried. Bill

The availability of parts for classic vehicles depends on the demand for same. Popular vehicles like Camaro, Mustang, 'Cuda have good aftermarket support. Floor mats are a different issue. Back then all mats were rubber, including those in the '74 Camaro I owned years ago. Reproducing a rubber...

I'd take a look at Duragloss. Their famous 501 Marine cleaner/polish has awesome cleaning capabilities, better durability than most liquids (Collinite being one of the exceptions), easy to apply and remove and is available in a gallon size as #503. Duragloss Marine RV Polish #503 cleans...

Thanks for sharing, Ron. Lotsa variety there. I must be getting old, as I find myself more attracted to the stock or near-stock 50's-60's stuff than the ground-up built & modded cars. That black early 50's Chev Sedan and the black Camino could sure use a skilled polisher operator! Bill

Man, they sure do! I've used Rain-X for years, just to make bug removal easier. Haven't had a bike recently, so I haven't tried coatings, but considering most of the products out there are safe for headlights (I'm currently using Opti Coat on mine), I see no reason why they would harm your...

To quote from Marissa Tomei, "It's an industry term" Bill

The technical term for what you need is an "extractor". :xyxthumbs: Bill

Thanks Dylan, Obviously, Rupes is well known for their equipment, but less so for their chemicals. I'm certainly interested in test-driving some. Bill

Awesome! Thank you, Nick! PM sent My Black DD is still in the body shop, having $8k of damage repaired from a young lady turning left into it. I'm sure all the stuff included in the contest will get a workout once it's back in my driveway. Bill

Recently, a young lady driving a Lexus SUV had such a Starbucks craving, she unsuccessfully tried to make a left turn across traffic. Unfortunately, my Lacrosse was in the way. Right now it's in the shop with an $8K insurance claim, damage all the way down the left side. For comparison...

Here's my entry: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/104924-rupes-giveaway-winter-prep-tips.html Thanks, Nick, for the opportunity! Bill

Before any appearance processes, I attack the mechanicals. My DD`s are parked outside all winter long in PA, so tires, battery and all fluids are checked and changed where necessary. Weatherstrips, latches, hinges and locks are also checked, cleaned and lubed. After that, appearance and...

That's where I got my information years ago when I started playing with DG. If Richy posts it, you can take it to the bank. Bill

I really don't know, but there's really no reason to throw it away. I mix up a small bottle, using a ruler rather than measuring spoons and just leave the leftover in the bottle. It may get a little thicker, but it's still very usable for quite some time. When I'm using it again, I'll just add a...