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Anyone have success restoring a worn section on a leather steering wheel? Car’s eight years old, so not unusual to see but I’d be interested in knowing if there’s a way to match the original color and texture without it being an obvious fix.

Here's a shot of rainwater on the hood on my M5 2.5 months after waxing with Liquid Souveran. Daily driver, not garaged. Didn't wash it for 2 months as I had hand surgery. We actually had some rain in AZ during that time and I'm impressed with how it's standing up. I was able to wash it a week...

Hi Mike: Welcome back from SEMA. Just completed a detail finishing with Rupes Diamond topped with Liquid Souveran. Great results. (Photos and thread here.) Do I need or can I use another topper over the Souveran? I have Rupes 808 that I'm anxious to try, but not sure that I'll get any benefit...

Four months ago I used 3D Speed to get a nice deep shine on my M5. But not knowing how it was cared for before I bought it a year ago, I decided to go beyond my normal quarterly wax job. My process - helped greatly by posts and threads on AG, was as follows. 1. Washed wheels with CG Diablo...

Planning my first use of Rupes Diamond Ultra Fine Gel Compound next week. I'll be applying with a LHR21 Mk II and white Rupes foam pad. During my previous efforts with the Bigfoot, I've kept the speed at 4.5 with HD Speed AIO, and at 2 when applying/spreading a liquid wax. Any suggestions...

I'd love to read advice on the best way to clean the dead pedal in my car. Its aluminum with rubber nibs. Thanks! Sent from my SM-G975U using Autogeekonline mobile app

Planning to do my quarterly protection regimen in a month on my daily driven, not garaged, Arizona, gray 2013 BMW. In July, I clayed and used 3D Speed which left the car with a deep, rich shine that's held up pretty well. After washes I've been using CG's VO7 spray detailer which has been good...

I only detail my own cars and those of a few friends. Since my current car was six years old when I bought it a year ago as the third owner, I have no idea how the paint was cared for or possibly corrected, I'm thinking that a pain thickness gauge would be a good tool to have for my own car and...

I'm new to the Rupes world but enjoying everything about this system. I understand how to prep the foam pads before first use. However, I'm not sure if I do that prep before every session, or just the very first time I use a new pad. In other words, do used pads need to be prepped? I'm a...

I bought the UHS system (with a 21 Mk II) but won't have a chance to use it for a week or so. If you've used it, how good is UHS at removing typical car wash swirls and oxidation? I want to have the proper backup if my test spot indicates I need something more aggressive, like Quarz or Zephir...

I'm not a professional detailer. Just a hobbyist who enjoys taking care of my own car. I have a Scangrip MatchPen light for close inspections, but my garage suffers from one-old-two-bulb-ugly-light-fixture-in-the-middle-of-the-ceiling syndrome. And I know nothing about lighting. I'd love to...

Got a chance to use my new Grit Guard Pad Washer for the first time today after watching umpteen videos online. Cleaned pads with Rupes 21 Mk II and Griot's 3" Random Orbital. I set up the washer per the instructions, but the problem I immediately encountered is that my polishers do not extend...

(2013 BMW M leather wheel) I live in AZ so sweat on the steering wheel is always an issue. I do a quick MF wipe when I wash (every couple weeks) with CG Total Interior. Every four months or so when I wax, I use the CG Leather Cleaner and conditioner on the wheel, and it has always looked great...