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The True Cost of Car Care
Author: David Bynon  Rating: Average visitor rating of 9.4/10Average visitor rating of 9.4/10Average visitor rating of 9.4/10Average visitor rating of 9.4/10Average visitor rating of 9.4/10Average visitor rating of 9.4/10Average visitor rating of 9.4/10Average visitor rating of 9.4/10Average visitor rating of 9.4/10Average visitor rating of 9.4/10Average visitor rating of 9.4/10
Added: 02/08/2008  Type: Review

Car care (cleaning and waxing) doesn't have to be difficult. With the latest wipe-on, walk away protection products from Ultima, you can give your car 360 degrees of clear coat protection faster, easier and less expensively that you might imagine.

Paint Satisfaction Insurance
Author: Lynn Phillips  Rating: Average visitor rating of 9.3/10Average visitor rating of 9.3/10Average visitor rating of 9.3/10Average visitor rating of 9.3/10Average visitor rating of 9.3/10Average visitor rating of 9.3/10Average visitor rating of 9.3/10Average visitor rating of 9.3/10Average visitor rating of 9.3/10Average visitor rating of 9.3/10Average visitor rating of 9.3/10
Added: 07/28/2005  Type: Unknown

Lynn Phillips spends a day with Benson and resolves a myriad of paint problems on his new Corvette.

Are You Over Polishing Your Car's Paint?
Author: David Bynon  Rating: Average visitor rating of 9.6/10Average visitor rating of 9.6/10Average visitor rating of 9.6/10Average visitor rating of 9.6/10Average visitor rating of 9.6/10Average visitor rating of 9.6/10Average visitor rating of 9.6/10Average visitor rating of 9.6/10Average visitor rating of 9.6/10Average visitor rating of 9.6/10Average visitor rating of 9.6/10
Added: 05/10/2005  Type: Unknown

I think it's time for a completely different discussion about paint polishing. What I strive to achieve is the highest level of paint perfection without altering the structure of the paint. Once I get there, I want to use the proper tools and techniques to keep my paint looking perfect.

303 Sonic Blast
Author: Lynn Phillips  Rating: Average visitor rating of 9.8/10Average visitor rating of 9.8/10Average visitor rating of 9.8/10Average visitor rating of 9.8/10Average visitor rating of 9.8/10Average visitor rating of 9.8/10Average visitor rating of 9.8/10Average visitor rating of 9.8/10Average visitor rating of 9.8/10Average visitor rating of 9.8/10Average visitor rating of 9.8/10
Added: 05/09/2005  Type: Review

Damaged CDs and DVDs are a common problem. Is it really possible to fix skipping and other problems with a cleaner?

Is Carnauba Paste Wax a Dinosaur?
Author: David Bynon  Rating: Average visitor rating of 8.7/10Average visitor rating of 8.7/10Average visitor rating of 8.7/10Average visitor rating of 8.7/10Average visitor rating of 8.7/10Average visitor rating of 8.7/10Average visitor rating of 8.7/10Average visitor rating of 8.7/10Average visitor rating of 8.7/10Average visitor rating of 8.7/10
Added: 03/21/2005  Type: Unknown

I started my annual garage cleanup last week. It’s never a fun chore, but it’s always revealing. When I got to my detailing supply cabinet I noticed something very telling. In fact, it was so blatantly obvious it made me think “…is this happening in other garages?” What was so obvious is that all of my cans of Carnauba paste wax had migrated to the back of cabinet. Even my beloved Pinnacle Souveran and P21S Carnauba Wax were on the back row. Has Carnauba wax become a Dinosaur?

Autoglym Glass Polish
Author: Lynn Phillips  Rating: Average visitor rating of 9.1/10Average visitor rating of 9.1/10Average visitor rating of 9.1/10Average visitor rating of 9.1/10Average visitor rating of 9.1/10Average visitor rating of 9.1/10Average visitor rating of 9.1/10Average visitor rating of 9.1/10Average visitor rating of 9.1/10Average visitor rating of 9.1/10Average visitor rating of 9.1/10
Added: 03/21/2005  Type: Review

Lynn Phillips tries Autoglym Glass Polish and clears up a hazy Corvette!

Towel & Applicator Care
Author: Industry Contributor  Rating: Average visitor rating of 9.7/10Average visitor rating of 9.7/10Average visitor rating of 9.7/10Average visitor rating of 9.7/10Average visitor rating of 9.7/10Average visitor rating of 9.7/10Average visitor rating of 9.7/10Average visitor rating of 9.7/10Average visitor rating of 9.7/10Average visitor rating of 9.7/10Average visitor rating of 9.7/10
Added: 06/07/2004  Type: Tip

Master detailer Peggy Becker shares a few thoughts with us on towel and applicator care. As Peggy says, "It's not like it used to be...".

Modern Paint Care
Author: David Bynon  Rating: Average visitor rating of 9.6/10Average visitor rating of 9.6/10Average visitor rating of 9.6/10Average visitor rating of 9.6/10Average visitor rating of 9.6/10Average visitor rating of 9.6/10Average visitor rating of 9.6/10Average visitor rating of 9.6/10Average visitor rating of 9.6/10Average visitor rating of 9.6/10Average visitor rating of 9.6/10
Added: 04/13/2004  Type: Unknown

The improvements in clearcoat paint technology have started a distressing trend at new car dealerships. Many new car salesmen are telling their clients that the paint on their new car is maintenance-free. This could not be further from the truth. While the improved paint technology has created a longer lasting finish, the finish does oxidize and it is not impervious to environmental conditions. It requires regular care.

The Role Silicone Plays in Car Care Products
Author: Industry Contributor  Rating: Average visitor rating of 8.6/10Average visitor rating of 8.6/10Average visitor rating of 8.6/10Average visitor rating of 8.6/10Average visitor rating of 8.6/10Average visitor rating of 8.6/10Average visitor rating of 8.6/10Average visitor rating of 8.6/10Average visitor rating of 8.6/10Average visitor rating of 8.6/10
Added: 02/09/2004  Type: Unknown

Is silicone getting a bad rap in car care products? Mike Phillips, Author and Meguiar's detailing guru debunks the myth for Better Car Care.

A Lesson From White Paint
Author: Industry Contributor  Rating: Average visitor rating of 9.5/10Average visitor rating of 9.5/10Average visitor rating of 9.5/10Average visitor rating of 9.5/10Average visitor rating of 9.5/10Average visitor rating of 9.5/10Average visitor rating of 9.5/10Average visitor rating of 9.5/10Average visitor rating of 9.5/10Average visitor rating of 9.5/10Average visitor rating of 9.5/10
Added: 01/03/2004  Type: Unknown

Paint polishing and restoration expert, Mike Phillips, shares with us why he dislikes white paint and the valuable lesson it teaches us.

303 High Tech Fabric Guard
Author: Industry Contributor  Rating: Average visitor rating of 10/10Average visitor rating of 10/10Average visitor rating of 10/10Average visitor rating of 10/10Average visitor rating of 10/10Average visitor rating of 10/10Average visitor rating of 10/10Average visitor rating of 10/10Average visitor rating of 10/10Average visitor rating of 10/10
Added: 12/03/2003  Type: Unknown

303 Product's Roger Dyer weighs in on High Tech Fabric Guard.

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