Autopia Forum-Auto Detailing & Car Care Discussion Forum

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New Autopians Introduce Yourself

Welcome to Autopia Forums! Please use this forum to introduce yourself. New members are joining all of the time!
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Autopia Product Contests & Giveaways

Contests and giveaways sponsored by Autopia-CarCare.com!
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Getting the Most Out of Autopia Forums

This sections covers topics like picture posting procedures, taking better pictures, the best ways to search for the information you are looking for, learn popular detailing acronyms, etc.
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Forum News, Updates & Feedback

This is the place to learn about new features and functionality as well as posting your feedback.
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3D / High Definition Car Care

Use Less. Do More. 7 Products with Hundreds of Possibilities.


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Autopia-carcare.com

Autopia-carcare.com is one of the most respected auto detailing solution stores in the world. Founded in 1999, Autopia-carcare.com carries premium detailing lines such as BLACKFIRE, Collonite, Detailer’s Pro, Dodo Juice, Griot’s Garage, Leatherique, Meguiar’s, P21s, Pinnacle, and Wolfgang.
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BlackFireWax.com

General discussion about Blackfire Car Care Products.
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Griot's Garage

Griots Garage is an internationally recognized brand of car care products, detailing supplies, and garage accessories developed for the car care perfectionist. With a collection of polishes, Best of Show waxes, orbital buffers, applicators, and towels, Griots Garage has an amazing assortment of products that make detailing fun. After all, the Griots Garage motto is "Have fun in your garage!"
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Mothers High Performance Car Care

Progressive, quality-crafted formulas with a touch of traditional, old-school charm. No matter what challenge lies ahead, Mothers® car care products have a product to get the job done right.
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Rupes Polishers

Rupes (Roo-Pes) has been a leader in the manufacturing of innovative power tools since the company’s inception in 1947. Rupes is an Italian company that strongly believes that innovation and quality come above all else.
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Product Spotlights

Product introductions from our Sponsors.
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Car Detailing

The Main Event!!! Perfect appearance through auto detailing perfection. Detailing tips, tricks & secrets. Learn & discuss the Autopian way to clean & protect your interior, exterior and engine.
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Car Detailing Product Discussion

Use this forum to start an open discussion of car detailing products. Let;s get critical!
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Machine Polishing & Sanding

Everything you need to know about Paint Correction, DA Polishers, Rotary Buffers & Wet Sanding. Come on in and learn!
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Detailing Product Reviews

This is the place to discuss and review auto detailing products, tools & accessories.
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Click & Brag -The Detailers Showcase

Post your before & afters. Share your special detailing projects. Car detailing car photography at its best! Pros & enthusiasts welcome.
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Auto Detailing Videos

Come on in to see the latest and greatest in detailing videos from all over the world. Feel free to post your own videos or other videos you've encountered.
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Epic Threads

The best of the best! An accumulation of the most action packed discussions from the beginning of Autopian times. Sit back and take a stroll through the history & evolution of Autopia.
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Motorcycle, Marine & RV Detailing

Welcome to the Autopian world of Motorcycle, Marine & RV detailing. The place to discuss shining up your other ride!
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Autopia Car Care Guide To Detailing The perfect place to learn the basics of detailing and discuss different techniques and procedures.

Paint Correction and Gloss Enhancement

The place to discuss paint correction, polishing, buffers, polishes, pads, wet sanding and all things shiny. -Hand Polishing -Polishing with a Dual Action Polisher -Polishing with a Rotary Polisher -Wet sanding for show car shine.
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Waxes, Sealants, and LSP's

Feel free to openly discussion your favorite waxes, sealants, coatings, or combinations.
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Interior Car Care

Discuss your favorite techniques and products in caring for carpets, leather, trim, and upholstery.
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Tire, Wheel, Chassis and Engine Detailing

Dedicated to the discussion of cleaning, detailing, and protecting tires, wheels, suspension, chassis and engines.
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Everything Else

Want to discuss something that doesn't fit anywhere else? Tools and oddity items? This is the place!
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Boat, Motorcycle, and RV Detailing

Questions and discussion about what it takes to detail things other than cars.
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Member's How to Library

A collection of member's best how to articles and links to articles in various sub forums.
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The Detail Institute presented by Autopia-carcare.

A collection of official articles, how to instructional, and videos by staff members of Autopia-carcare.com
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Autopia in Action - Product Demos & How To Videos

Be heard! Be seen! Post videos here! Product reviews, demos and how to videos welcome!
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Autopia Forums Members Club Car ownership, the garage, car shows, vehicle maintenance, modifications and more!

The Swap Meet

This exclusive area of the community is for members to swap products they have accumulated. No selling is permitted! This is strictly a "swap meet." This area is moderated heavily and abuse results in the area's deletion.
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The Product Show Case

Are you proud of your car detailing collection and tools? This is the place to share your passion with those who are equally as passionate.
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Show Off Your Garage!

Got a detailing sanctuary that other's envy? Let's see where you work your magic.
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Car Shows, Trade Shows and Events

Have you been to a detailing trade show, seminar, or car show recently? Have some cool pictures of the event? Tell us about it and share your pictures here.
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General “Car Guy” Discussion

What's better, huge cubic inches and a big carburetor or high tech fuel injection and a turbo? Chevy or Ford? Ferrari or Lamborghini? Rear wheel drive or all wheel drive? Discuss anything and everything car related. Ladies welcome too!
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Car Maintenance, Repairs & Modifications

Total car care, preventative maintenance and mods to keep your car running strong and make driving more fun!
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Hot Tub

Off-topic discussion. Everything non-detail related.
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PROFESSIONAL AUTO DETAILING Where the pros go to discuss their car detailing biz!

Start your own auto detailing business

Learn what it takes to make your detailing business a success! This section covers all aspects of what you should know to start your own detailing business.
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Professional Detailer General Discussion

Discuss & Share your information about Brick N Mortar & Mobile operations with other Pro Detailers.
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Marketing Strategies

Mastering some good marketing strategies can make all the difference. It takes more than just being good at detailing, you want potential customers to know about you and more importantly give them a reason to use your services.
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Detailing Business Management & Marketing

If you're starting a new professional business or looking for ideas to bring more business or profit to your business, this is the place. Marketing, Accounting, Management, Employees & Insurance.
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Mobile Detailing Rigs

See how creative mobile detailers can be with their set-ups. Got a mobile detailing rig you want to show off? Let's see it!
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Pro Detailer Specialties, Training, Seminars & New

For the discussion of specialty topics such as PDR, Paint Chip Repair, Windshield Repair, Wheel Repair, and Fabric & Upholstery Repair. Training & industry news.
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Detailing Related - Paintless Dent Repair, Window

In addition to detailing, many professionals offer related automotive services such as PDR, window film and clear bras
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Funny & Interesting Detailing Stories

You'll be amazed at some of the experiences that detailers go through.
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CAR STYLE Discuss Car Modifications, Garage & Car Ownership.

Car & Driver

Buying, selling, financing, insurance, service and DRIVING!
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Body Shop & Mechanical Modifications

Share your comments, questions & experiences about Auto Body, Mechanical & Modification issues. Post a restoration, mechanical repair or Hot Rod build.
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Car Interior & Electronics

Interior modifications, audio, video, GPS, alarms...
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The Man Cave

This is the place to discuss everything about your garage & shop. Floors, doors. lighting, tools, storage and more!
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Car Show & Concours

We made them perfect; now let's do some showing off! Post about a future car show, Cars & Coffee and cruise night.
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Car Covers

When a garage is not available, a car cover is the next best thing!
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REGIONAL FORUMS For discussion of regional detailing events and news.

Southwest USA

For news and events based in CA, UT, CO, NV, AZ, NM, TX, and HI
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For events and news in OR, WA, ID, MT, AK, WY
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Midwest USA

For events and news in IL, IN, OH, MI, IA, KS, OK, NE, MO, MN, ND, SD, WI, KY
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Mid-Atlantic USA

For news and events in MD, WV, VA, DC
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Southeast USA

For news and events in FL, GA, SC, NC, MS, AL, TN, AR, LA
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Northeast USA

For news and events in PA, DE, NJ, NY, MA, CT, RI, ME, VT, NH,
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Canada

For news and events in the Canadian Provinces
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United Kingdom

For news and events in England, Scotland, and Ireland
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Europe, Asia, America's and Australia.
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