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FYI this is a direct copy of the SAMPLES thread started by killrwheels@autogeek but for Canadians (as shipping to/from the US is rather costly) ______________________________________________________________________________ We have a post that originally started with the forum and has offered...

Review: CarPro Dlux & Full engine detail write up CarPro Dlux (Autopia store link) -> CarPro CQuartz DLux Plastic & Wheel Coating CarPro Dlux (Autogeek store link) -> CQuartz DLux Plastic & Wheel Coating Details: After almost a year of procrastination, I decided it was time to...

Review: Wolfgang Uber Rinseless Wash Wolfgang Uber Rinseless Wash - Autopia Wolfgang Uber Rinseless Wash - Autogeek Price: $19.99 for 16 oz. Impressions: I was immediately familiar with this bottle and really like how it has a built-in measure. The product is a chalky pinkish-red and...

Wheels off step by step (Iron-X, Tarminator, D101 APC, D108 Degreaser) I decided to write this because I admire the work of professional detailers do a wheels off detail and felt an enthusiast guide could be helpful. The below is for the enthusiasts and newcomers looking for a step by step and...

Review: Pinnacle Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner & Conditioner Pinnacle Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner & Conditioner (Autopia store link) Pinnacle Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner & Conditioner (Autogeek store link) Price: $24.99 for 16 oz. Details: The Pinnacle Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner & Conditioner was generously...

Review: Wolfgang Uber Ceramic Coating Wolfgang Uber Ceramic Coating (Autogeek store link) Wolfgang Uber Ceramic Coating (Autopia store link) Price: $99.99 for 15cc Details: The Wolfgang Uber Ceramic Coating was generously given to me by PBMG via a pre-SEMA online giveaway on the...

Review: CarPro - PERL CarPro - PERL Price: $24.99 for 1L Product Description from Autopia: CarPro - PERL is water-based silicon oxide, solvent-free, hydrophobic, and provides great satin shine and revives faded plastic, engine, rubber, and leather surfaces. While it can easily spray, it has...

I'm looking to get some higher cut pads than my Cyan Hydro-Tech pads. What's the general consensus on MF versus Flash pads (which cut more)? FYI: I have a PC 7424xp DA and use M101 or Menz FG400. My highest cut pad currently is the CarPro denim/velvet OP removal pads, but they are not practical...

2004 Acura EL - Detail Two weeks back I detailed my wife's best friends 2004 Acura EL. The car was in terrible shape with heavy swirling, RIDS, accidents and rust. I wasn't sure how I'd correct the paint with some many rust spots and bear metal. The owner left her car overnight for pickup the...

Review: Low Rider – Liquid Wax Autopia product link: LOWRIDER Liquid Wax Autogeek product link: None Price: $14.99 for 16 oz. Details: This new wax was given to me by Paul to review. I was told nothing special about the liquid wax and I frequently try out new LSP’s. Review: As I’m always...

Review: RAGG TOPP - Glass Window Treatment RAGGTOPP Glass Window Treatment Price: $17.99 for 6 OZ Details: This glass sealant product was part of my free gift with my last order. I was eager to try it out as I don't use any sealants on my front window. As my car was just detailed yesterday...

Review: Britemax - Iron Max Britemax Iron Max Iron Remover Price: $19.99 for 24 OZ Details: This new iron remover product was given to me by Paul to review. I was told it smells better than other iron removers so I was eager to try it out. I've exclusively been using lemon scented Iron-X...

Last night I did a detail on my friends very-neglected 1992 Pearl White Lexus SC400. The car was in terrible shape with heavily oxidized and flaky/scaly paint. As I didn’t have any experience with paint this old (yes, I’m a spring chicken) and I don’t own a paint thickness gage I knew this would...

Hi Mike, I recently purchased some adjustable coil overs to lower my 09 Jeep SRT8. The coil overs are threaded and have multiple adjustments (spring preload, damping, hight). I'd like to protect the shocks with something I have and possibly follow up with a coating (if necessary). FYI: my last...

Here’s a 2014 Ford Fusion that was in dire need of a detail and some spot correction. Unfortunately I was pressed for time and didn’t have a chance to do everything (exterior only). I managed to get this detail done in about 4.5 hours… Process: • Pressure rinse (a lot of leafs and stuff in the...

This is a regular maintenance wash/detail for me… Products used: • 4 buckets with grit guards (Reno Depot for wheels and Canadian tire for paint) • 2 wash mitts (green for wheels and yellow for paint) • Karcher Pressure washer • Foam Lance • Hose with quick connects and quick shut off valves •...

Lately, I've been trying out a lot of different LSP's. I finally tried the highly suggested FK-1000p and I like it a lot (the most)! The only thing that's been odd is that bug's -fly's in particular- are attracted to my car with this LSP! At first I figured it's because I moved 2 blocks from...

So my friend got his car vandalised pretty bad (he had it coming, IMHO) regardless he's a friend and I wanted to help him out. The entire car was spray painted red and scratched/carved it up. I tried correcting the scratches with my PC-7424xp using blue/cyan Hydro Tech pads, with M101. I was...

CarPro Denim Orange Peel Removal Pads After detailing my silver 09 Jeep SRT8 for about a year the orange peel really started to get to me. At first I thought my only option was to have the entire Jeep wet sanded but after a few more Google searches I came across these pads. Once I saw Mike...

Hey all, I've been posting on Autopia and figured I should join Auto Geek forums as well. I'm an American from Tucson, AZ currently living in Montreal, QC (hence the user name 4u2nv in MTL - For you to envy in Montreal). I'm into detailing, drag racing, photography, target shooting, computers...