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Hi all, (from Australia) Some time ago water got into the car (leak), which I managed to find the leak (had to remove drivers-side fender :/) and hopefully fixed it. Unfortunately water sat for sometime and now car smells and mold has grown, mainly on the trim / steering wheel. I don't think...

Hi all, We have an 03' Nissan Pulsar (I think USA calls them Almera), it smelled a little off (mildew) One day I noticed water on the drivers-side carpet (pushed fingers into carpet, water appeared). Thinking there must be a leak and a little water got in somehow (around the middle of the...

Hi all, Been some years since I've detailed a car, so much of it I've forgotten, but mum has recently gotten a new car (Hyundai Tuscon), so I'm looking to get back into it to help keep it maintained. It's since got some dirt/bugs on the body, and a little dirt on the plastics under the...

Hi Guys, I currently have a Concours 900 DA with a 5" LC backing plate. Currently, when I polish a car, there's a few sections that are hard to do because of the angles etc.. so Im considering getting maybe a 2" backing plate (maybe 1" & 3" eventually), so I can do small sections and door jams...

Hi guys, Not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but was wondering if anyone had suggestions on possible fixes with two issues with my leather seats #1 - Tear/hole, one on drivers eat, one on front passenger seat... #2 - Hardened leather side of seat. I'm guessing previous owner...

Hi Guys, The spare wheel cover for my HONDA CRV (the hard plastic type), I noticed the vinyl section that zips up around the spare, has gone hard. I've had the cover off the car for sometime, but must have been exposed to weather. Is this an easy way of softening it up so its more flexible...

Hi Guys, I have Aluminium sidesteps for my SUV that I want to clean up. I removed the plastic parts (see pics), pressure washed it, used some CT14 degreaser, scrubbed, hosed off. A good amount of dirt came off and much of it looks good, but, there's parts where dirt seems to have 'stained' the...

Hi guys, So I've been detailing my own car, first time detailing, it's a HONDA CRV Nighthawkblack. I've run over the car with Megs UC + Orange LC pad, see to go well, bit of dusting, bit of sticky residue, but learning to manage them, but having trouble using HD POLISH. The DA Polisher I'm...

Hi guys, I'm detailing my car (outside) but I'm having trouble with dust, both from the polish and outside dust (mostly polish I think), getting stuck on the car as I'm working. I'm getting better at managing the dusting, cleaning more frequent, and not working it as hard, but seems to be a...

Hi guys, My car sits outside, so it's often exposed to the dust, dirt, rain, poop etc.. Hoping to get some recommendations on an inexpensive, budget oriented, weekend warrior - Quick Detailer / Waterless wash, maybe something with the ability to remove water spots too, just so I can spray on...

Hey guys, 1st time cleaning wheels and am having trouble getting the remaining 'black substance' off the backside/inside of the wheel section. They're off a 2004 HONDA CRV. The inside.. I don't think is clear coated.. at least it doesn't feel like it. There's a groove type pattern going...

Hi guys, So... I posted some time ago regarding tips on detailing the interior of my CRV, so thought it was time to look into options on the exterior paint. Unfortunately, it is Honda black.. not my first choice of colours, but it turned out that way :/ .. anyways, I understand this paint...

Hi guys, I'm completely new to detailing, but have been interested in it for some time. I recently purchased a 2005 Honda CRV with leather interior (not sure what type of leather, or if it's real or not).. which certainly could have been cared for a bit better, so I figure I might use this as...

Hi guys, Widget here from Australia, I'm new to the forums as-well as detailing, so thought I'd pop in and introduce myself. For quite sometime I've had an interest in detailing.. taking something that's run down, dirty, poor condition and making it shine seems interesting.. Not too long ago...