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I'm trying to come up with a system to keep my daily driver looking clean with as little effort and money as possible. Ive been using waterless wash a lot while at the Supercharging stations. It seems more efficient than setting aside an hour on the weekend, breaking out the buckets and hoses...

Before I got into detailing, I remember trying greasy OTC products with tons of fillers and was always disappointed with longevity. The car would look great for a couple days then the swirls would start showing again. Or the fillers would just wash off in rain or normal washing. I also used...

I was driving 80MPH on a busy highway when a medium sized rock came bouncing down the road and landed on top of my hood, creating a smaller dent and gouged the paint. I had a paintless dent removal guy take out the dent which worked out really good. The dealership offered to buff out the defect...

If you must, I would go for some sort of rinseless method as well. It will force you to work in small sections which will in itself prevent water spotting. I dont think your gonna get away with washing the whole vehicle in direct sun without frequent rinsing, and not have water spots. At the...

I live in AZ and agree with the posters above. Stay away from any sort of organic wax since it attracts dust and doesn't last long in the baking sun. I use a synthetic sealant called Prima Hydro MAX. I like it because its extremely easy to work because its so thin and easy to spread, and doesn't...

This is a good point. I have never used ONR before but hear great things.. Is it true that with proper technique that it wont swirl up the paint eventually? It seems like your still touching the paint on an unrinsed car and risking grinding the dirt into the clear coat. I'm trying to save...

I found some videos on youtube of guys with semi trucks, farm equipment, school bus, etc.. They were using foam guns and pressure washers to clean the vehicles with no scrubbing required. Using normal car wash soap of even foam cannon specific soap will usually leave behind a film or stuck on...

OP here. My Blackfire Leather Complete came in the mail today. Initial impressions are very good. You get alot of product for your money. It does not alter the appearance of the leather in any way, so Im very satisfied in that respect. Its also super easy to quickly apply and buff out and leaves...

I'm looking for an inexpensive water based tire dressing that provides a nice satin/matte finish for that new-tire look. I do not want a wet, glossy, or greasy look. I also don't want to spend $30 on some exotic product. I've looked at products locally from value brands such as Meguiars...

I just bought a car with black leather seats that are already in like-new condition with no signs of use or wear. Can I get away with just using an easy 3 in 1 spray product? I was thinking about picking up Meguiars G7214 Gold Class Leather Cleaner and Conditioner. Is this product alone...

I'm one of those guys who keeps the outside looking amazing, yet my interior always quickly gets destroyed by myself and the kids with random garbage, loose clothing, dirt, scuffs, odors, etc... For the people who always have immaculate interiors, how do you do it? Any secret tips to keeping...

To the OP: Its all good in the hood if you have the money to burn on this stuff. Im more of a keep it simple, budget kinda guy. And to be honest, my car looks better than 98% of other detailers cars. I used to buy tons of products. I have essentially wasted my money over the years. Just...

Its not so much about the products as it is about keeping up on your protection and attacking the poop/bugs ASAP. I use a couple coats of sealant once every 2 or 3 months, and use a spray wax after each and every one of my weekly washes. Every time Im at work, restaurants, shopping, etc...

I used Duragloss Nu Glass 755 with a white pad and a DA at a speed of 4, and it worked excellent on a windshield with SEVERE water spots that were etched. It took 2 or 3 applications for it to work, but it did and now my windows are crystal clear. I researched this topic for hours. You will...

You can find tons of positive threads/reviews on Meguiars products, and rightfully so. Those threads are nice, but boring and predictable. Megs tend to make consistently good stuff across the entire range. I literally created this thread to find out if there are any Megs products to avoid...

Ive tested countless products from many different companies, and its always a hit and miss. But to be honest, Ive never purchased a truly bad Meguiars product. There are some that I dont care for as much, but they always have atleast some redeeming qualities. Even their low-end OTC offerings...

OP here. I spent an hour or two buffing one of the doors on my car, which had some severely etched water spots, as well as some minor swirls and one deeper scratch. I decided to stick to only the M205, but tried the orange pad this time. It took quite a few passes, but the finish looks great...

OP here. So far, Im kinda leaning towards the Rupes 808 or maybe the Blackfire stuff, since it doesn't claim to be "ultra concentrated". I would rather be able to liberally spray and wipe, to ensure proper coverage. I mean, over applying is never good. But I just feel like a super concentrated...

I've finally ran out of my 5 year old bottle of Zaino Z-2 and ready to buy a more modern sealant. The Zaino performed very well, but it was kind of a pain working with. I would try to use as little as possible, as suggested. But I was never sure if the area got covered or not. I would look at...

Okay, I just emailed the folks at Windows and Wheels asking for a quote. We will see what they say... Judging by the pics and website, their work looks top notch. However, I looked at the "add-on" services they offer and a CQuartz finest coating costs $799, and the interior coating is $500...