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I just got a 2000 BMW in rough condition that I want to restore. As you can see in this album, it's got issues with rust, bubblng, failing clear coat, fogged up headlights, etc. I want to get rid of the terrible gold color and find a cost effective way to DIY paint it. Haven't looked far into it...

This list is in no particular order, just focused on the correct items, mainly. Please let me know if anything is wrong or missing. Wash – DETAIL MASTER Blue Chenille Knobby Mitt, Dawn Kitchen soap to strip any wax, if no wax, then use Meguiar's Dry – Dry Me A River Jr. Waffle Weave Towel...

The dealer has unfortunately washed the car, due to the car arriving much earlier than I expected, so in a few days I'm going to give the car its first proper detailing. I haven't inspected the paint but I'm sure they have marred it through improper technique, so what are the correct steps to...

I have a lot of paint in between the tread of the tires and I'm not entirely sure how to go about getting rid of it all. What are the proper products to use?

After doing a complete detail on the exterior of the car (wash, clay, polish, wax, etc.), what is needed to be done to maintain the car? The car is obviously going to get washed again, but what else needs to be done?

I bought Collinite not thinking that I would need a squeeze bottle or anything of the sort. Are there any local chain stores that sell squeeze bottles that work well with this wax?

I have some pads that have dried wax and polish on them and reading around, I saw a lot of people recommend Dawn Power Dissolver, which I happen to have. Is this still a good product to use as an alternative to foam pad cleaners? And if so, what are the proper steps to take to clean them completely?

I know there's products specifically made for cleaning foam pads but at the moment, I'd rather not spend any more money. Are there any everyday products that can be used to clean these pads? I do have simple green and an air compressor but I'm not entirely sure if those are good enough and what...

What is the best affordable vacuum for cars? I have THIS EUREKA and it works great, but the vacuum is a bit too big to vacuum comfortable in a car. Are there any alternatives that work great in around the same price range?

I have a few minor rust spots on my car and was wondering if there was anything that could be done from home to fix this issue. I have a touch up paint marker along with clear coat but I know that's not the only tools needed to fix the problem. Can this be fixed from home? And if so, what can I...

Can you reuse the same towel over and over to buff the Polish off the car? Or do you have to use a new towel for each section?

I've been using a Lake Country Orange pad for both and neither of them worked. The scratches aren't that deep. I made sure to wash the pad before retrying with the different polish/compound to make sure all the contaminants were off. I've tried more pressure, more time and more polish, all to no...

Do I still use the two bucket wash method when using a foam gun, or do I only have to use a rinse bucket?

I ran over some paint and got it all over my tire and some splashed onto my car. What's the safest way to get rid of this paint without damaging any of my cars clear coat or paint?

I've got all the tools, techniques, products, etc needed for detailing the exterior of my car but I haven't done much research about how to detail the interior of a car. I have a 2008 Lancer GTS and there's a lot of fading going on on the faux carbon fiber and the leather wrapping around the...

I have an orange pad being used with meguiars ultra finishing polish and I have a blue pad being used with turtle wax nxt wax. I have a white pad as well but is that the correct pad to use between polish and wax? And if it is correct, what product do I use with it? Also, if the ultra finishing...

With proper user and care, how long do the lake country flat foam pads usually last?

I see a lot of people recommending to buy the 5" backing plate and the 5.5" pads for the GG polisher. Can anyone explain to me why this is constantly recommended rather than using the backing plate that comes with it?

Just bought a new WRX and was curious as to what the popular opinion on clear bras was. If this is a good idea to do, can the dealer do it for me?

What's the best method to use when dealing with a brand new car? I just bought a new WRX, which I haven't picked up from the dealer yet and don't want to do anything to ruin the paint. I'm obviously going to do the two bucket wash method but is there anything else I should be doing?