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Just got back from a 500 mile drive deep into Kentucky. Of course my car is covered with bugs. I am going to wash it in the morning but wanted to have a bug remover handy, should I need it. I've read that some Autopians like Turtle Wax bug remover. I also have seen at a car store Meguiars...

I have a fairly new (purchased three months ago) 2002 Dodge Grand with metallic silver clearcoat exterior. What, if anything, do you all think I should do (or not do) about two problems: 1. I noticed what could best be described as a raised "pimple" in the paint on the hood. It is...

My car has plenty of plastic and padded vinyl areas on the interior (in addition to the dashboard). I plan to use 303 on these surfaces but prior to that I would like to gently clean them. Any suggestions on a cleaning product and what to use to apply it? Also, any suggestions on applying 303?

I have noticed that 3M offers two versions of SMR, one for dark cars and one for light cars. If the swirls are in the clear coat, what difference would the color of the car make? Does anybody know what the differences between these two products is? The only thing I can figure is that 3M has...

I have done a search on Fieldcrest Charisma towels to find out how to get them ready for detailing use. What I have found is the following: 1. Wash them only with a liquid detergent like Tide and do not use fabric softener. 2. Cut the edges away and serge before first use`. My questions...

Hi all: I am not sure where this post belongs, but here is the question. Even though summer just started, I am thinking ahead to the usable miserable winters that are coming. I have a Grand Caravan with factory carpeted floor mats but would like to find something that offers more protection...

Hi all: I am hopping mad! My brand new 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan in silver metallic clearcoat has taken a few hits while on a road trip. Can anybody suggest how and with what to repair the following damaged areas: 1. An oncoming truck hit my outside rearview mirror and left what I would...

How much Dawn do you put in a gallon of water for vehicle washing prior to Zaino?

Hi all: I've decide to go Zaino on the new silver metallic clearcoat car. Problem is, I am uncertain whether or not to first use Dawn or clay or both before using Z7 wash on a new car. The threads on the forum indicate conflicting views on this point. Any suggestions?

Hi again from one of the new guys: I was about to order either P21S or Souveran for my brand new silver metallic mini-van but am having a change of heart after speaking with a nice person at CMA. I live in northern Illinois, where the winters can be harsh. Also, I don't look forward to waxing...

Hi all: I am new to this site and also new to high-end car care products. I have a new Dodge Grand Caravan with silver metallic paint. In doing searches on this site, it seems that three car waxes get recommended the most. I have summarized what I have read below and am looking for any...