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So, I have been putzing around (detailing) with my new truck for the past 3 days... I picked it up in the snow / rain - so I really couldn`t judge the condition of the paint. It was pretty filthy on the lot - so I actually let the dealer wash it, but I told them no tire shine on anything. I had...

This is to be the beginning of a long term review of the above mentioned paint coating. This is just the start of the review, as I have just installed the paint coating 2 weeks ago. So, in this part, there is no beading shots or no long term results. Just my initial thoughts. I have been turned...

So, it`s sort of hard to review a rinseless wash and make it interesting. Basically, this will be pretty short. I`m going assume everyone here knows what a rinseless wash is and pretty much realizes that most of them out there seem to work pretty well. The blob of silicone on the bottle is to...

Everyone who does ANYTHING around cars will eventually get an oil stain of some sort on their concrete garage floor. I guess if you have an epoxy floor or Racedeck, this doesn't apply to you. But those things aren't perfect - epoxy can peel under tires and Racedeck can dent if you jack up a...

I was one of the Winners of the recent Rupes contest on AGO. I received their QD, spray sealant, and a "prep" type soap. Plus; they threw in a pair of Rupes knee pads and a mug. This is a review of the soap. So, what is a "prep" soap? I dunno. It says this soap is the soap to use prior...

It's a crappy life living with a single car garage. Everything is wedged everywhere and stuff falls. All of a sudden - my Rupes just fell and the carbon plastic piece on top flew off. I didn't trip over the cord. It just fell on its own. The machine itself it fine. I know I can get a new...

Did some correction today - broke out the pad washer. http://youtu.be/bkLXeWyxP0E

Has anyone ever noticed the lightest of defects will show up on a dark car in the sun on panels that are angled at around 45° or so? This seems to make sense, as most experienced Detailers will look at black/dark paint at a 45° angle to inspect their work. The reason has to do with physics...

So, my go to "clay" for a couple of years now has been the Chemical Guy's Clay Block / Ultima Elastafoam / Magna Sponge thingee. I'm not sure if all these products are identical - but they are sure damn close. The one I have came directly from CG's: This thing has served me well, doesn't mar...

I've been using Pinnacle Synergy as the wax on my daily driver since the summer. I've used Collinite, etc... and have decided Synergy lasts longer than any of them. I've been neglecting my DD because the weather here has been terrible: lots of snow and salt. Last winter I used Collinite 915 as...

http://youtu.be/rCqvgEqhPus I agree. Some I'll add for honorable mention: - Lambo doors (unless of course, if you drive an actual Lamborghini) - Wipers that look like this: - Skull shift knobs (unless your last name is Munster or Adams): - Don't even know what to call this one...

IronX perfume? Rupes lingerie? A full Pinnacle Souverän Brazilian waxing? Running out of time..... Any suggestions???? Looking to spend ~ $500. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Some Background: Leather is a PIA. Quite frankly, I don't really like it on seats. It looks and feels nice on a brand new car... But over time it shows wear, cracks, scuffs, and creases worse than any quality cloth seating does. Light color leather easily transfers dye from your jeans. All one...

This is like 10 mins from me. They haven't caught this dude yet. Yikes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Most of us have realized by now, nylon bristle brushes are probably not the best to use on well maintained aluminum wheels. So, this opens the door to use a boar's hair brush. Boars hair is natural fiber, and has been proven to not scratch body paint if used correctly - so since most wheel...

Watch this video. You won't believe this dude. http://youtu.be/vKb572Yo2aM Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So, I know I've posted before about the automotive repair business and mechanics doing sloppy & rushed work. This isn't just me looking from the outside in, but I worked as a flat rate tech for 7 years - so I've seen it first hand. While I don't let nobody do nothing to my cars if I can help...

I've come off with a few observations I've made over the past few years that make detailing for the enthusiast (me) easier, faster, and less headaches. I'm mainly concerned with the last statement: less headaches. I really can't see detailing my car as anything that could cause me stress or...

So peeps and geeks I thought I would put this together as an OT on the basics how to attack a check engine light (CEL) issue in your car with or without a drivability problem. Pretty much everyone has experienced the knot in their stomach that is brought on from the appearance of the dreaded...

So, peeps & geeks, apparently some people have some interest in the iPhone 6 here - be it love or hate. Well, yesterday (24 hrs ago) I was driving by AT&T and decided to stop via a whim. I figured they had no iPhone 6s - but thought I would check out what they would give me for my iPhone 5...