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I just ran out of Fuzion this past month (bought it about 3 years ago). I am looking to replace it but was wondering if there are any other waxes out there that perform better or are easier to apply that I should be looking at? I like Souveran and still have some of that but it doesn't last as...

I used to buy the Meguiars odor eliminator by the gallon. It worked decently but was nothing special other than the price. Is there anything similar to buy in bulk that works at removing smoke smell or any other bad smells in the vehicle? I have an ozone machine but would like to use it...

I have been using Blackfire Wet Diamond on my customer cars for details and wash/waxes. I love how easy it is to apply and remove and the slick feeling it leaves behind, as well as the protection. I am looking for something that may be a little cheaper and give me the same attributes. I have...

For the labor day special, I was given as the free gift a No Mess tire applicator that was super strong. It was easy to use on truck tires as it didn't tear up like the others that I have used. It recently separated from the backing and I wanted to pick up a few more and I can't seem to find...

In my current arsenal, i have a PC7424 (old version, non XP), Makita Rotary, and a FLEX 3401 VRG. Here is my dilemma. The FLEX needs to be sent in for service since it stopped working even after I changed the power cord. It hits thermal shutdown after 5 seconds of running (and it is not hot...

Just posting a little rant about a car I did and asking for some suggestions on the next time i experience a Corvette. I did a black 2001 C5 Corvette today. The customer only wanted a single step polish and the car had never been polished before me. I did a 2 step (SIP/Cyan then...

After the last hurricane that knocked out my mothers power for a little over a week, we were looking at getting her a small generator. Something in the 2000-3000 watt range that is easy to use, easy to start, and quiet. I immediately thought of Honda generators. The 2k watt one is less than...

I am looking for a general process for polishing aluminum. Something like what we have for polishing paint. How M105/M205 Orange/White pads, or SIP/Power Finish Orange/White will take care of 90% of cars out there. I have used a few aluminum polishes in the past and none of them have worked...

I have room for only one of these in my car for details (I think) and i'm trying to determine which would be used more often. I use a pressure washer at my house for details and it really does help, but I've never used an extractor and i'm not sure which one would give me better results in the...

I am looking for a carwash soap that is affordable, safe yet STRONG. I've heard things about CG Citrus Wash and Gloss, but I have never used it. I personally use DG902 on my own cars, but they are kept pretty clean so I do not need a strong wash. This is for cars that I detail (strip of...

Has anyone used this yet? I am looking for a cost effective leather cleaner and conditioner in one and this seems to fit the bill, but in a search, nothing came up about it since it is new. The main ones that everyone seems to talk about are 1z, Poorboys, and Pinnacle, but this product is MUCH...

Just making some general observations about two pads that i've used this weekend on a detail. It is a 2001 Chevy Impala in a metallic green color. The car has never seen a polisher and hardly gets waxed or washed. I started with the rotary/Purple Foamed Wool/SIP and was able to get 95% of the...

So, on November 1st, I clayed and then polished my wifes Mini Cooper S with SIP and orange pad and Nano on white pad with my PC. THe finish was almost 100% and nice and smooth. I then proceeded to coat the left side of the car with Poorboys EXP and the right side with Meguiars Synthetic...

I just recently did a Jeep that had tar on the rear seats. I could not find a way to remove it. I did pick off as much as I could with my fingernail and cut a little out with a blade (not cutting the seats) and the lighter stuff did come off with some APC and scrubbing. It was easy enough to...

I'm looking to pick up some all purpose dressing that I can mainly use for TIRES, but can also be used on wheelwells and maybe some trim on the exterior of the car (or even on plastics in the engine). I'm looking at Meguiars dressings and they have multiple dressings that seem to be the same...

I have been reading over and over that you are to apply product in nice thin, even coats. It makes perfect sense and I have been doing that ever since my Zaino days back in 2003. I remember reading on the forums when people are saying they are getting 10 applications for a bottle of Zaino, i...

I tried using 6.5" pads with a 5" backing plate the other day and man, was it terrible. It seems others have recommended this size, but at speed 6, the pad was flopping all over the place. Do I have to get a 6" backing plate just to use the 6.5" pads? It seems a little crazy to have to have...

While washing my car today, i noticed that on the top of the passenger door, from the molding to about 3" below it, these spots were there. I am not sure if they are waterspots, but they really don't look like it. It looked like they were under the clear coat or it was the clear coat thinning...

Hi all, I am currently polishing my wife's Mini Cooper S that has been through a few car washes and is pretty scratched up. In the past, i was able to get almost everything out with 1-2 passes of SIP and an Orange pad using a Porter Cable. I am working on it tonight and having trouble getting...

Hey there, I haven't seen it yet, but is Autogeek looking to implement a "save cart" or "wish list"? I notice i'll spend a lot of time building a cart or researching items that I want to purchase at a later time, and then when I finally am going to place an order, I miss a few items. A saved...