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What precipitated this forum topic was Ron Ketcham`s nomination for induction into the International Detailing Association Hall of Fame. The reason is that Lake Country Power Tool`s Robert Eichelberg is an inductee into this IDA-HoF. AND, that got me to thinking about the development of LC-PT...

I know for some of us hobbyists who do not have vehicle lifts for working on low-slung sports cars, it can be a literal pain trying to kneel on a floor or driveway while trying to buff out a lower door sill, bottom of fender wheel panel, and the lower front or rear bumper fascia. I am wondering...

Many of you Autopians know it was (and still is) my wish that this Autopia forum keep going. As we draw the year 2022 to a conclusion, you no doubt are well aware of the "challenges" this forum faced this year, including a total shutdown and revamping/updating of the software used to run this...

Since I have not (or cannot, economically) attended a SEMA Show, does anyone know if there were any new detailing products or equipment announcements or introductions made at this year`s 2022 SEMA Show? Seems this show is a focal or starting point for many new detailing product and equipment...

I NOT trying to make this a political issue, but am trying to tie inflation to its effects on your Autopian detailing. This is kind of an extension of my started post from last year on detailing product shortages. Reference...

This topic seems to be much more political in nature, and it is, than it is detailing-related. But because it is so important to detailing and vehicle appearance/car-care that without it, such activities and the detailing profession cease to exist, so I thought it a detailing-related topic of...

I see that the Autopia Store (and its affiliate AutoGeek) are no longer offering any of The Wax Shop`s products. Any reason why? No demand? Other new products to offer in their place, like Turtle Waxes` Hybrid Solutions? (By the way, The Wax Shop`s products are a division of Turtle Wax. See...

While this topic is not really detailing-related, it is about new vehicles that may be bought and detailed, so I thought I would start a topic discussion on it. This subject comes from an article in WIRED magazine I read on-line about a state referendum that was voted upon in Massachusetts that...

Disclaimer: I do not work for the Palm Beach Motoring Group (PBMG) and its affiliates, nor has anyone put me up to this, including the Autopia Admins. The following is my own opinion and concern, nothing more. Please, read on! While it may seem a moot issue to many of you about this...

If you are like me, you try to 2-bucket wash your dirty vehicle outdoors at every opportunity you can as long as the temperature is above 32°F (AKA, freezing). Unfortunately, when the temps get down below 45°F, the ambient temps and cold water (municipal-sourced supply from outdoor spigot) used...

I see that Griots Garage has come out with a new G13 mini long throw orbital buffer. It looks to compete with Adam`s Swirl Killer Mini, since it has a 13mm "long throw". Reference from the Autopia Store:Griot`s Garage G13 Mini Long-Throw Orbital This new buffer machine seems to be a...

As I was perusing the automotive car-care products aisle at a local Meijer`s big-box store, I came across Meguiar`s new Hybrid Paint Coating; G210300 Kit. For the retail price of $60.00, it is in the upper realm price-wise of most "average" car-care consumers who will be present in a big-box...

Has anyone noticed if after logging on that the screen display seems to revert to the "Forum" tab screen and not the "Home" tab screen display. Used to be when I logged on I got the screen display of all the recent threads that were brand new or that a recent post in an older thread subject been...

This is another detailing task that seems to be multi-faceted because there are really three parts to it: 1) Protective products to prevent the bug guts from sticking to or etching the clear-coat paint in the first place; 2) Cleaning products to dissolve and loosen bug gut splatter during a...

I recently tried to place an order with an on-line detailing supply company to replenish my detailing/car-care product inventory to continue pursuit of my detailing hobby, only to find many of the items I needed (note, not wanted) were not available. My options are: 1) Wait for the product or...

I am asking my fellow Autopians if any of you are using a Prep Wash Soap for washing vehicles before you correct or wax/seal/coat them. There are a host of them now from major car-care product/chemical manufactures, including: 1) Bilt Hamber Pre Wash Snow Foam (from the USA distributor The Clean...

_OneQuickGT1: Where did you procure/buy your Turtle Wax Max Wax from?? Just wondering if it is available Over-The-Counter anywhere. What and how did you polish your Honda Passport with? (IE, machine buffer or by hand and what specific make and type of polish product. I have had "compatibility...

In my feeble attempt for a 2021 resolution to keep this forum detailing-centered, I am starting this thread about chrome and metal cleaners and polishes and and asking for your suggestions for specific products, equipment, and methodologies dealing with this detailing task. One of the...

So this thread is an extension of the thread: https://www.autopia.org/forums/griot-s-garage/191919-huh-griots-rotary.html I see the GR3 mini-rotary has been on sale for a while, but I have not heard anything about the GR6 (assuming that is the model name with the "6" meaning 6" backing plate)...

OK, I admit: This is Captain Obvious` re-occuring thread theme: "Who has tried Company XYZ`s (or ABC`s) Car-Care Products?" My reason is three-fold: 1) Keeping this forum detailing product-centric for 2021 (food items are OK, but not really detailing-related AND seeing all you southern/far west...