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    Touching up the underside of bumper

    I think some of you have experience in using touch-up paint to restore bumpers. This is not my before/after picture. But my situation is similar to the before picture. What grit sandpaper should I be using for my paper?
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    Clay bar 6 year old car

    Yesterday I clay barred a car that is 6 years old and never was clayed or waxed. 1. Just a few passes was enough to get the clay bar filthy. Is that to be expected, or did I just not clean the car well enough first? 2. I was not able to get all the gunk off even after 3-4 passes over a spot. I...
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    Stainless steel exhaust tips

    Before I install my tips, I want to protect them the best I can. I've got Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant and Carpro Dlux. What should I use to protect the tips?
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    Protect license plate

    So I just got new plates for my new car. I'm going to protect my front bumper anyway, so I might as well protect my plates. Would it be safe to apply carpro cquartz dlux on the plates? Should I wait a couple of months because the plates are new and they might have put on some reflective paint...
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    Cotton pad to apply Opti-lens and Carpro Dlux

    Would it be okay to use cotton pads to apply opti-lens to my plastic light covers and to use cotton pads to apply carpro cquartz dlux to my plastic and rubber trim? I think I would get better control and finesse with cotton pads rather than the large bulky towels and pads.
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    Dishwashing pad for wheels and paint

    Would it be okay to use something like this for cleaning the wheels? How about some really messy gunk on the paint of the car?
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    best leather cleaner and protector

    I've heard of Lexol. Is there a better product out there. I would be using this for furniture and car seats. THanks.
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    Not wiping off paint sealant

    What would happen if you never wiped off the paint sealant after applying? I applied it on my wheels, but they still have a nice shine. Nothing bad would happen? I like the extra protection.
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    how to store cquart dlux

    i've read some posts where people mentioned the product hardened. how would i store an opened bottle to last? and how long would the opened bottle last?
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    Cquartz Dlux safe for headlights

    So I bought a brand new car, and the replacement headlights are expensive. I want to be sure I care for my headlights the right way. Would Dlux be safe for the headlights? And would it provide adequate protection if I were to apply it 2-3 times a year?
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    car soap

    ultra nub question: are most car soaps the same? i bought a big gallon jug of soap 5 years ago before I got serious about car care. it says safe for clear coat. okay to use? worst case, it might strip off my wax/protection?
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    Different clay bars for different jobs

    So chemical guys sells different types of clay bars that is called light and heavy duty. Is there really a difference or just marketing bluff?
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    Opti-lens vs regular paint sealant

    What would be better for headlights? Wolfgang Deep Gloss Sealant 3.0 or Carpro Dlux? Would 1 application of Opti-lens be better than regular applications of the aforementioned products (say 2-3 times per year)?
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    New car window surface

    New car windows seem to repel water really well. Do new cars have some kind of window protection? My new car is 3 weeks old and I'm going to be claying it. Should I also clay the windows? Would it remove some of the protection? I'm putting WDGS 3.0 on the paint. Should I also do the windows...
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    Leaving Wolfgang Deep Gloss Sealant 3.0 for hours

    So I'm not too concerned with the shine of my car. I'm more interested in protecting the paint and clear coat. Would I get a better application if I kept the WDGS 3.0 on for 3-4 hours before wiping off with microfiber cloth? And is it safe to use on plastic and rubber trim, and headlights?
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    Best interior protector

    I've got very small leather inserts on my seats. Maybe 2-3 square feet of leather. What is the best leather protector? What should I apply on my dashboard to protect it?
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    What products for what area?

    I've got Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 and Carpro Dlux. Please help me decide what product to apply where. 1. There's some soft tape that runs on the bottom on each side skirt of my car. What goes here? 2. My rear bumper, fog light area, side view mirror, front grill, and window wiper...
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    Plastic bumper and window wiper

    So I've got some Wolfgang 3.0 and Carpro dlux. 1. Should I use the wolfgang or dlux on the rear plastic bumper area? 2. Also, should I use wolfgang or dlux on the window wipers? 3. My car has frameless doors, so the windows press up against a rubber seal. Should I use dlux on this area? 4...
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