This morning I received an email from Michael in Huntington Beach, California asking me for my advice on which car polisher he should buy. He said "I really wanted the Meguiar's G110v2, but it has not been available and the price rocketed up. Is the Porter Cable 7424xp just as good?" It's interesting to me that this question would even come up. I suppose that all of the marketing Meguiar's has done on their polisher has had a very positive effect. Maybe it's the pure lack of marketing by … [Read more...]
Porter Cable 7424XP w/ FREE Backing Plate, FREE Shipping… WOW!
April 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Check this out. For around $120 (price seems to fluctuate a little) Amazon will ship you a brand new (not a discounted refurbished unit) Porter Cable 7424XP with a 6" Velcro backing plate. That's a KILLER DEAL! What's the catch? Simple. You just need to know the right part number: You see, the Porter Cable 7424XP is really the Porter Cable 7346SP 6" Orbital Sander without a Velcro backing plate. Why does Porter Cable do this? Frankly, I think they are a little thick in the head, if … [Read more...]
Headlight Restoration, Fast & Easy w/ 3M Lens Renewal Kit
March 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Yesterday I finished a how-to guide on repairing plastic headlight lenses (Restoring Plastic Headlight Lenses), then found a complete 3M kit with everything you need. Just my luck. All is well, though, because after lunch I went down to NAPA Auto Parts to look at the product and was really impressed. My original plan was to show how to do the job using the Meguiar's Headlight and Clear Plastic Restoration Kit, but this kit is not complete. You still have to buy wet/dry sand paper and a … [Read more...]
Microfiber Chenille Wash Mitt by Cobra
March 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I have about eight of these Microfiber Chenille Wash Mitts in different colors. I buy them to try or vendors give them to me to test. What I can tell you is they are not all the same. The good ones are thick and have really long chenille strands. The cheap ones fall apart quickly, feel rough and the chenille strands are much shorter. Priced under $10, these Microfiber Chenille Wash Mitt by Cobra area pretty good deal. Here's a better deal... Get a pair of the same wash mitt in different … [Read more...]
303 Aerospace, Best Vinyl/Rubber/Leather Protectant: $8.99!
March 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I think someone entered this wrong, because I've never seen 303 Aerospace 16 oz. for $8.99. That's close to what most dealers pay for this fantastic VLRP (vinyl, leather, rubber and plastic protectant). In case you're not familiar, 303 Aerospace is a top rated car detailing product, and has been for years. I love it because I can use it to treat both interior and exterior surfaces. Here's an old picture of my former BMW 330i that I treated with 303 Aerospace. That includes the dash, … [Read more...]
Metro Vac N Blo: Best Car Vac, Huge Discount!
March 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I own two MetroVac Vac N Blo car vacuums, the original and the large wall mounted unit. The original I've owned since 1999, and it still performs like it did the day I got it. These are bullet proof vacuums. Plus, nothing in their size rang has anywhere near the power. These vacuums perform like my big 5HP shop vac, only you can put it on your shoulder or even climb inside the car with it. Plus, ever attachment you need for blowing out vents, and vacuuming into cracks and crevices comes … [Read more...]
Best Detail Clay… Under $13, Really? Yes!
February 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Here's a money saving tip for you. Keep your eye on Amazon open box specials. I found Mothers Clay for $10.99 and Meguiar's Clay for $12.99. The boxes may be damaged, but who cares? You're going to throw it away as soon as you get it anyway. Amazon is one of the largest retailers of Mothers Polishes and Meguiar's consumer products. So, it makes sense that they would have the will have units with damaged boxes. That's okay, because they offer the standard 30 day guarantee. If … [Read more...]
Porter Cable 7424XP Car Polisher Alternative: Amazing Deal!
February 22, 2010 By 1 Comment
My love of the Porter Cable 7424XP car polisher is well known. It is the highest quality dual-action car polisher made for car enthusiasts (in my humble opinion). However, when I found this Griot's Garage deal this morning (complete car buffer kit for under $200!), it really made me take notice. Here's why. First, like the Porter Cable 7424XP dual-action polish, the Griot's Garage polisher is all-new. The second generation Griot's Garage 6" Random Orbit Polisher is one of the finest … [Read more...]
Klasse All In One: My Best Car Polish, Here’s Why!
February 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Cleans, Polishes & Protects! Got shine? You will after using Klasse All-In-One. This amazing car polish really lives up to its name. The Klasse secret is the formulation of cleaners, fine polishes and acrylic protection. It easily cleans away road grime and stains that other paint cleaners won't touch, yet, it's as gentle as can be. Use it by hand or with your dual-action polisher. Click here to learn more about Klasse All In One now!. If I had to pick a single car detailing or … [Read more...]
Meguiar’s Softbuff Foam Pads @ Blowout Prices!
February 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
If you're a car polishing fool, like me, you have a ready supply of foam polishing pads for your dual-action car polisher. At an average of $10 to $12 each, the cost can really add up. When I found Amazon blowing out Meguiar's original Softbuff 6" foam pads for as low as $7.35 each (list price $12.99 to $14.99), I knew I had to scoop up a few. Granted, they are last years product, but still excellent. I picked up two of each color for only $54.22, and the shipping was FREE!!! In case … [Read more...]
Mothers PowerBall Metal and Wheel Power Polisher
February 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Mothers Polishes is famous for their amazing aluminum and mag wheel polishes, and the PowerBall foam polishing tool is no exception. After you try one, you'll wonder how you ever polished your wheels and chrome without it. I first learned of the Mothers PowerBall a few years ago while attending the Goodguys Rod & Custom car show in Del Mar, California. Walking by the Mothers booth, I found Dennis Holloway, owner and CEO of Mothers Polishes out front polishing aluminum diamond plate like a … [Read more...]
