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Optimum products have not let me down so far. After 4 applications (2 on my tires and 2 on the wife's), Opti-Bond Tire Gel is no exception. However, the look it produces isn't quite what I'm looking for, even after two coats. I'm looking for a tire dressing with a bit more sheen: something...

If you've been reading any of my threads recently, you know I've been dealing with a body shop which has done less than satisfactory work. My paint was swirled by them, so they hired a detailer to remove the swirls. The detailer put buffer trails in the hood paint. This weekend, after waiting...

The body shop left a small spot of paint on my steering wheel the first time I picked up the car. I took it back to have them fix a few other things as well and they got it off. The other day I noticed another small spot of paint on the steering wheel. Yes, I am talking about exterior body...

This weekend I completed my first ever machine polishing session. I used my new Porter Cable 7424xp DA polisher to do a test section on the trunk lid of my wife’s red 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The purpose of this thread is to document my experience with the PC – both for myself and for anyone...

I got my car back from the body shop with some minor swirls all over the car and holograms just on the hood and passenger fender (which were re-painted). The car is 6 months old and I just want my paint looking "perfect" the way it did before the shop touched it. The car would be due for its...

Hey guys, I recently had some body work done on my 6 month old corsa blue 2013 Kia Optima SX. I have always been particular about maintaining a clean car. I use the 2-bucket system with grit guards, 3 separate wash mitts for wheels and upper and lower panels, ultra plush microfiber towels to...