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I have reported several posts regarding some medication spam here on AG. It doesn't look like any of them have been taken down. What's up with the Admins?

I searched the forum but I didn't see any recent threads so I'm starting my own. We have very hard water provided by our city. I'm looking for something that will at least cut this mess back a little. A local detailer told me about an inline "RV" filter that I could put between the spigot and...

About 5 months and 5 washes later... This stuff seems to just keep beading. The car is a garage queen. The reason for so few washes was that we were getting a lot or rain here in So Cal for a while so it really didn't make too much sense to constantly wash it. This is on the plastic bumper...

My neighbor gave me a can of this stuff. He swears that it is just incredible in keeping his wheel wells looking as black and nice as possible. It appears to do the job but I cannot find any mention of this stuff anywhere. The only people talking about it are selling it. There are a few YT...

Yes, I have pulled my cars out of the garage and into the rain, done a quick wash, rinse and pulled them back into the garage for a quick wipedown. I usually like to wait until the rain quiets down a bit so the neighbors don't think I'm too "crazy", LOL. Lately, during this rain we've been...

I seem to have an excess of free time lately so I've decided to "restore" the leadlight lenses on our 2014 Accord. I'm comfortable with the process of smoothing out the pits and chips i.e. lower to higher grit sandpaper and then begin the formal "polishing". My question is what to use on them...

I have had only limited success removing the oils and smudges from one's fingers that are deposited around the knobs and buttons on my dashboard. You know, those little smudges on the fan up/down buttons. I not quite sure if it is just oil or sometimes just the matte plastic being worn smooth...

I started thinking about it and realized that out of the 80 or so homes on my block I have only seen 2 other people outside on their driveways washing their cars. There is 1 guy who is really good about it and his truck always looks good. Then there is one other guy who I may see washing his...

From what I've been able to determine regarding polishes is the least destructive method is using one that does not contain abrasives (chemical). After that there are polishes where the polishing particles lose their abrasiveness as you polish and then there are polishes that will continue to...

I was sleeping during HS chemistry so I'll need a little refresher. I understand what PH level is but how does it apply to car wash soap and the process of washing a car? I realize one end of the spectrum may be better for this or that, but exactly how? How and when should I pick a wash (with...

I took a friends advice and installed a set of WeatherTech floor mats almost immediately after getting this new car and all I can say is WOW! Now that I'm not grinding dirt into the carpet and it's just sitting on top of the plastic I can see just how much dirt gets tracked into the car (even...

My 2020 Pilot has been living in the garage since new (2 months) and hasn't been driven much at all, whatever coating the dealership put on the tires seems to be hanging in there. So yesterday I decided to do a wheel, wheel-well and tire cleaning and finally give the tires their first...

Anyone else here use cotton terrycloth towels to dry and clean their glass? There seems to be so much talk about microfiber on virtually everything, but I have never found anything that removes the thicker residue on glass than a repurposed cotton hand towel. Even the final buff seems to look...

The other morning here in Los Angeles / Orange County I got my 87 octane at Costco for $3.99. I was so happy I felt like paying for the guy behind me.

I'd like to get something to protect my headlights while they are new. I've seen that Weathertech offers their "LampGard" coverings. Anyone have experience installing these? Their video suggests having a professional install them but they do have video instructions and it doesn't look that...

Sometimes there just doesn't seem to be enough time to do everything I want to do the day I start a project i.e. my personal vehicle. It's probably a mix of old age (mine) and OCD, but too many times I find myself having to cut something short and say "I'll do that first, next time". When I...

I've seen this term mentioned regarding clear coat after a polishing. We have a 2014 Accord and regardless if I've done a hand polish or with my DA I never really seem to get the clarity that I'm looking for. From a couple of feet away it can really look good. But it seems that when I'm...

Short Version: What should I be trying first, second and last? Long Version: After giving the Pilot its first wash and a closer examination several things came to light. Most concerning is some water spotting. Although I have not examined the paint with a bright light yet, the spotting is...

I've seen videos of people removing wheels on high-end cars and the sockets they use appear to have some sort of coating around the outside of the socket to prevent marring or scratching of the wheel. Are these actually a thing or are they just being dipped in a coating (DIY)? I'd really like...

Just wondering. I'm not as concerned about detailing the undercarriage as much as I would just like to knock down any dirt that might accumulate after a drive in the rain. I also think it might be handy to knock off some dirt that a hose from the top might miss. (Just thinking out loud)