thejdm.com v6 [2026 rebirth]

Hey guys, Took a long break just because this site I only frequent to help out detailing wise. Let me know if you have any specific questions. I'll still reference the following site though for great info: http://www.bettercarcare.com Good Luck and Happy Detailing :) -Sean

You can substitute Armor All if you'd like.

Personally I like the 303 Aerospace Protectant. However, Armor All will be a touch shinier on your rubbers and plastics.

Best thing is to keep the car protected. Do a big clean: -Wash -Clay -Polish -Paint Sealant Keeping it detailed will help get the bugs off (slick surface). Try not to scrub, just repeat application of washing. Chips, touch em up or repaint. You should look into a clear bra for the front. This will e...

Color-X seems to have hit for a nice 1-stepper or a cleaner product.

It all comes down to how serious you want to go.

For me, it requires claying, polishing, protecting, waxing, and finally maintaining 3-5 times a week.

Thanks for the compliments. kotomile: To wash microfibers, wash them separately from all other linens. Wash them on a warm regular cycle with regular detergent. If you use a lot of harsh cleaners with your MF's, squirt some Dawn in there and use a Downy ball (washed out) filled with Distilled White ...

This guide will assist greatly in your road to re-finishing your dull, scratched, swirled, and/or oxidized lighting such as tail lights, corner lights, or headlights. Now, you can vary which products you use, but I hope you see the results I achieved with the ones present. What you will need is: -Sp...

samuri: Scratch-X is just for scratches. Hence the name...It's not called Swirl-X, so use #9 to remove those. Microfibers...I like em from http://www.pakshak.com . A little pricey, but get a kit (cheaper) and they will last you VERY long and work amazingly. I NEVER use anything else, except terry to...

Check out http://www.bettercarcare.com For store bought products, I would get em from Pep Boys. Meguiar's NXT Tech Wash Clay Magic Clay Bar Meguiar's #9 Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax 2 - 3gal buckets 2 - Soft Cotton Chenille Wash Pads Microfiber Towels Terry Cloth Towels You can use Simple Green on the rim...

I belive that lip isn't clearcoated.

I would use some Mother's Billet/Aluminum Polish. I hear it works great.

You could also just use a light polish like Meguiar's #9 (Pep Boys).

Either or will work, but #9 would be safer and also you can use it on your paint

Courtesy of a friend, I received a plethora of new products (to me) to try out, enjoy, and then review. First up was the Wolfgang Pre-Wax Polish Enhancer and then the Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant. These two products are in competition mostly with Klasse AIO/SG and 4* Pre-Cleaner and Ultimate Pa...