Wax recommendations for my car?

I would like to get a wax that takes out all of those little scratches you see in the sun? Any suggestions? I bought some Meguiars 7 and it seems to work pretty nice. I know there was a product by Meguiars called Scratch X? Also some other products called Machine Glaze by 3m, but that is super expensive. Any suggestions? Thanks for the help! … [Read more...]

Smartwax detailing.mpg

Smartwax detailing procedure … [Read more...]

What are other brands of Rubbing/Polishing Compounds?

I am familiar with brands such as Meguiars, Mothers, Turtle Wax, 3M, Bril 852 and Farecla. Are there other brands out there that can perform like them? Thank you in advance. … [Read more...]

Is Meguiars polymer coating good for my car?

I recently bought a car and am looking out to get good protective coating for my car. Any suggestions are welcom. I live in India. How different is Meguiars from 3M or DuPont teflon coating? … [Read more...]

Porter cable 7424 buffer polisher?

Hi i just got a porter cable 7424 in the mail today. Unfortunatley all i could afford is the pad that came with it. So thats all i have, it and the pad. Just wondering if this would do anything with a 3m rubbing or polishing compund to my car (get rid of scratch wise). Ive heard that your not suppose to use just a dry pad and the compund. Like your suppose to put some conditioner on the pad before use. Well i dont have any that you can buy, so does anyone have any aleternatives? Like can i just … [Read more...]

Paul Dalton shows how & why to wax a car

Gone are the days of spending hours trying to wax a car. Paul demonstrates two methods to get a protective wax layer and a high gloss finish with 3M Performance Finish and 3M Quick Wax. … [Read more...]

Just got a DA (dual action) buffer/polisher now what?

Ok guys i just got this cheap little dual-action buffer/polisher from wal-mart. I was going to use it after i wet sand my car. But i read wet sanding marks are better removed by rotary buffer so im not gonna do that. So instead i got some 3m rubbing compound, turtle wax polishing compound, and some turtle wax super hard shell. I just wanted to check with some people who probably know more than me, to make sure i dont mess up my paint. Although its pretty rough now lol. Im just looking to get rid … [Read more...]

HOW TO-Wax your car (Very Detailed, Useful Information) **Also refer to description

**PLEASE NOTE: "Liquid Polymer Carnauba Wax" is not the same as a Low Cost, Low Quality, common liquid wax. These same techniques apply to your RV, Motorcycle, truck and Bus. 1. Blue Coral Car soap (or similar, avail. at wal-mart) I use a different one that is professional grade. If you cant find it then the Blue Coral or Similar will do just fine. 2. "MOTHERS" Car Polish **The Name has been changed to "MOTHERS" PRE-WAX CLEANER. (refer to video to know where to get it) 3."PINNICLE BRILLIANCE" … [Read more...]

Will 2010 Be Meguiar’s Best Year Ever?

Meguiar's Ultimate Compound

Let's face it, last decade wasn't the best in Meguiar's history. A series of events and strategic mistakes put the number one name in car detailing products nose to nose with near disaster. Starting with a risky succession financing deal with the Shansby Group in 2003, a move Barry Meguiar railroaded through in order to buy out the remaining family members, the company made cuts and ventured into new areas with wild abandon. One of those new ventures was entertainment media in the form of … [Read more...]