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So I've decided to refinish my rims. They are clear coated aluminum. I'm just doing the outer area...no spokes basically. What's the best process to do this? Should I sand off the clear coat? Chemically strip it? THe problem with that is that I'm only doing the outer part and I don't want...

There is so much misinformation about this topic around the net that it's nearly impossible to understand what the real answer is. Some people say definitively that you cannot apply a glaze before a sealant/wax as it will not allow the sealant/wax to bond properly. Others say that, yes you...

Hi I was wondering if anyone had a scale or chart for Metal Compounds/Polishes that lists them in terms of abrasiveness. I've tried Menzerna Polishing Creme Metal Polish. This is a very fine polish, good for metals that are already in good condition. Also Could anyone recommend a good...

Hi I'm about to degrease my engine and was wondering if the degreaser will strip the painted surfaces in the engine bay. Iknow i'm not supposed to get degreaser on the exterior paint, but what about the interior of the engine bay?

Hi I'm about to degrease my engine and was wondering if the engine gets a coat of wax or protectorant from the factory. I've heard this somewhere before, but never see It mentioned. Will I be removing that coating? I'm assuming the factory uses a long lasting coating and I believe it will be...

Hi I got a free bottle of Souveran and was going to try it out on a silver car. I noticed the smell was kind of like paint thinner. I was wondering if I got a sample of paint work lotion instead? Each sample comes in the same bottle, just labled one thing or another. So what is the smell...