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Review: Griot's Garage Convertible Top Cleaner Introduction: As mentioned in a different thread, Nick sent me some products to review. This is the next in line. Hadn't planned on using it this weekend but, as the planned activities fell through, snuck this in before the rain. Thanks again to...

Review: Griot`s Garage MF Wash Pad Introduction: Another of the products Nick sent me to review. Thanks again to Corey for providing the format. Product Product Claims: From Autogeek site: "Four quadrants for scratch-free washing! You might be looking at this Microfiber...

Review: 3D AAT Rubbing Compound & Finishing Polish Introduction: After a minor ordering mishap, I PM'ed Nick who immediately corrected it - the usual fantastic Customer Support we are used to from PBMG. He also sent me some products to review. These are the first two I'm setting fingers to...

Trying to get better at videos. Here are some recent details. Thought I'd share. 2015 Audi A6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGe-1F8r7nE 2011 BMW 128i Convertible https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP06Sr4X-8Q 2014 Audi TT (mine) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVIFMjNOvdY

Initial Impressions: Pinnacle Liquid Souverän - New Formula Introduction: Almost felt like it was a scene from a movie: Got a PM from Nick. "Would you like to try the new Liquid Souverän? It will blow your mind." How can you say "no" to that? Of course, it does then set expectations high. I...

Initial Impressions: Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Dressing Introduction: I received a surprise package from Nick this week containing new Pinnacle products. I'm not a tire dressing guy. I've tried different products and liked some, disliked some, and forgotten most. I like Blackfire Total...

Initial Impressions: Pinnacle Signature APC Introduction: I received a surprise package from Nick this week containing new Pinnacle products. Detour - In one of my reviews on the sister forum, I wrote about my long history as a "recovering" audiophile. I have been dragged back into that...

Initial Impressions: Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash Introduction: I received a surprise package from Nick this week containing new Pinnacle products. I use waterless washes on every detail but rarely wash a car with them. But I find them invaluable for door and trunk jambs, bird...

Review: Pinnacle Liquid Gloss Rinseless Wash Introduction: I received a surprise package from Nick this week containing new Pinnacle products. Those of you who follow me on the sister forum know I rinseless wash my cars almost exclusively and often, depending on circumstance, do my customers'...

Initial Impressions: Wolfgang Uber Wheel Cleaner Introduction: I was another of the lucky members to receive some of the new Wolfgang products to try/review. I had not intentionally tried to be the "final word" with my review but weather got in the way. I seem to collect wheel cleaners. Unlike...

Initial Impressions: Wolfgang Cockpit Trim Sealant Introduction: I was another of the lucky members to receive some of the new Wolfgang products to try/review. I had not intentionally tried to be the "final word" with my review but weather got in the way. I don't "dress" a lot of...

Initial Impressions: Wolfgang Deep Gloss Liquid Seal Introduction: I was another of the lucky members to receive some of the new Wolfgang products to try/review. I had not intentionally tried to be the "final word" with my review but weather got in the way. I really love WOWA (Wipe On Walk...

Initial Impressions: Detailer's Pro Quick Detailer Introduction: This is my fourth review of products from the new Detailer's Pro Aerosol series and thought this one would fall into my wheelhouse. I collect (it seems) QDs and use frequently, albeit not for light cleaning. I prefer to use them...

Review: Detailer’s Pro Leather Cleaner & Conditioner Introduction: This is my third review of products from the new Detailer's Pro Aerosol series. The first two (DP Quick Wax & Trim Detailer) were very pleasant experiences. To recap, they are very quick applications, easy to use, great...

Review: Detailer’s Pro Quick Wax Introduction: After the pleasant experience with Blackfire Wet Diamond Spray Wax, the new DP aerosols seemed like a natural. I had really high hopes for DP Quick Wax because the Blackfire was just that good. My neighbor kindly volunteered his 2002 Mini Cooper...

Review: Detailer’s Pro Trim Detailer Introduction: After the pleasant experience with Blackfire Wet Diamond Spray Wax, the new DP aerosols seemed like a natural. Of the new products, this is the one I had the most reservations about. I'd seen other manufacturer's aerosol trim offerings and...

On my DD, I went all Optimum so decided to try going all Carpro on the other DD, a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT in Carbon Blue Metallic. Products used: Strong solution of Dawn and OPC Carpro IronX Gel Strong CG CW&C Clay substitute with Dodo Juice Born Slippy Carpro Eraser (1:1) Carpro Fixer...

Review: Dodo Juice This is my first product review so please be gentle. To make it appear like I know what I'm doing, I "leveraged" Jim's son's format - in other words, blatantly stole it from his PERL review. Hell, I even left in parts of that review to make it look more thorough or, at...

It's mine, too. ;) Oops - sorry virusn3t.

In the spirit of Mike Phillip's "Each one teach one" challenge, I had a coworker over to show some basic polishing techniques and some other detailing skills. He is a very enthusiastic learner (some of you may have known him as "grungy" on the old TID forum) with an older PC, 6" (only!) pads and...