Autopia.org Car Detailing Enthusiast Community Forum
Autopia.org Car Detailing How-to Guide Autopia.org Car Detailing Product Reviews Autopia.org Car Detailing Products & Supplies Shopping
Main Topics


Car Detailing Step-by-Step

Repairing Finish Damage

Detailing Tools & Guides

Industry Experts

Product Spotlights


Other Topics


Professional Detailing

Owner's Circle


Latest Forum Posts


Finally got a weekend to work on my own!!

Zaino/Meguiar's Question

Check this out.

Northern California Auto Detailer

Res-Q-Me on the Today Show

Need Ideas...

2009... Great Year for Pro Detailers

Communicate (Publish) or Die!

Pressure washers, salt and rust

new guy here

Detailer's Domain: Alpina B7 and Swissvax

Where can I get a Porter Cable in Orlando??

New from Los Angeles

2001 Deville(90,000miles)and a Toyota Avalon

Thought I'd introduce you to my baby


Most Viewed Articles
 
Repairing Paint Chips & Scratches

You’d be hard pressed to find a car on the road that does not have paint chips and parking lot scratches. While good detailing practices can’t prevent nicks and scratches, repairing them will restore your car’s “like new” appearance. In this article, I discuss the methods I’ve used for years to repair chips and minor scratches.

Using Detail Clay To Clean Your Car's Paint

Car detailing clay is the modern way to remove contamination from your car's paint and glass. In this article you will learn the proper way to use a detail clay bar and discover detailing clay alternatives.

Porter Cable 7424 Car Polisher User's Guide

If I had to name a single product that has caused the most excitement and confusion among car appearance enthusiasts in the past ten years, it would have to be the Porter Cable 7424 Car Polisher. The Porter Cable is no longer the only car polisher choice for the serious car enthusiast.

Repairing Swirl Marks, Water Spots, Paint Oxidation & Other Minor Paint Damage

Swirl marks and water spots are like the plague... they seem to come from nowhere and spread like crazy. Learn more about this common automotive surface care problem and how to manage your car's paint to keep it swirl- and spot-free!

How-To Polish Paint

Many people assume that waxing and polishing are synonymous. In fact, they are two different processes. Professional detailers and show-car owners know the secret to an award-winning finish is properly cleaning and polishing the surface prior to waxing.

Wash & Dry Your Car Like A Pro

Washing and drying your car is like changing the oil. If you don't do it regularly, you'll pay for it later. Keeping your car clean through regular washing will help your avoid a gaggle of paint, glass and trim problems. This guide will show you how to properly wash your car and introduce you to the tools you need to do the job right.

The Perfect Shine User's Guide

People often ask me how I make and keep my cars looking so picture-perfect. “What wax do you use?” is the question that comes up most often. Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple. If you want the perfect shine, you have to do a little work, and you have to work to keep it maintained. If your car’s paint is relatively new and in excellent condition, getting the perfect shine will be far less work than a car that's five or more years old with heavy oxidation.

Keep Your Car Protected By Waxing Or Sealing

Today there are more choices than ever in paint protection products. Hype abounds, so regardless of what kind of car you drive or the car wax product you choose, you need to know the facts.

Microfiber Car Detailing Products

There is an interesting offering of microfiber products for automotive detailing, including towels, applicators, gloves, dusters and wash mitts. In the towels category alone, you will find dozens of different weaves, material weights, fabric blends, colors and sizes. It's almost dizzying when you look at the different products side-by-side.

Meguiar's How to Remove Paint Defects

Meguiar's Educational Series of how-to videos is a culmination of over 100 years of fine tuning formulas and perfecting techniques that consistently exceed the demanding requirements of professionals and enthusiasts. How To Remove Paint Defects was digitized and republished in web format with permission, Copyright(c), 2002, Meguiar's Inc., Irvine, CA.

Latest Product Reviews
Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax



awesome wax
By: willtothewong

Reviewer's Comments: a good wax for those who either wax their cars once a month or park them in a garage most of the time.

the shine is second to none....  Read Full Review!
Meguiar's Gold Class Clear Coat Car Wax Paste



wast of money
By: nightrider350z

Reviewer's Comments: I bought this to use for my 2003 350Z superblack, it applies easily and smells great, but in the end, needs to be thrown directly in the garbage...  Read Full Review!
Mothers California Gold Natural Pure Carnauba Wax



another great mother
By: jdizzle

Reviewer's Comments: can be found anywhere. for like ten bucks.. wipes on like most carnubas, not too easy to get thin, but nothing to complain about.. comes off in the...  Read Full Review!

Featured Detailing Products
Blackfire Gloss Shampoo Conditioner

Do you want to add more gloss to your paint, while washing If so, this is the ultimate product for you and your vehicle. This advanced shampoo...  Read more!
[ see more items like this ]
Einszett Perls Shampoo premium car wash

einszett Perls Shampoo premium car wash 16,9 fl oz This special shampoo utilizes German polymer technology to provide unsurpassed wax like gloss and...  Read more!
[ see more items like this ]
Eco Touch Waterless Car Wash Polish

Going green has never looked so good! Eco Touch Waterless Car Wash Polish is an environmentally conscious waterless wash that keeps your car and your...  Read more!
[ see more items like this ]
[ see all featured ]