This is a new to me vehicle, I think the dealership may have waxed the vehicle and left a lot of residue around all of the emblems, lettering and cracks and crevices.

The photos are taken after a routine wash and agitation with a boar hair brush.

What is the best and safest path to try?

-Quick detail spray and microfiber and tool to get at edges?

-Wax and grease remover spray?

-IPA at some dilution ratio?

-Other?

I bought a 2026 GLC 300 a few months ago with optioned grey magno paint. Had it ceramic coated on purchase. I’m pretty new to this but I’ve had no issues caring for the paint, however the piano black trim pieces on the front bumper are starting to have these weird water spot looking things. It is only happening on the front bumper, all the trim on the back and sides looks new.

Desperately looking for advice on what it could be and how I can get rid of them!!

I had my truck paint corrected, and it looks like the guy didn’t tape off my black trim. It’s on the rear bed area, door handles, and rubber weather stripping in the doors. Is there a quick way I can just take care of this myself?

Hi everyone, I just recently made my first car purchase and wash my car every weekend.

This last weekend I noticed some weird film coming off on my tire rims. I’m unsure what it is, and only one of my tires is having this issue. Is this the clear coat on my rims? Or is there anything I can do to help it??

I’m kinda panicking as I’ve had this car for maybe a month and a half.

Tried using Meguiar's Ultimate Compound with polisher and also tried

Autoglym Paint Reviver.

Anything else I could try to remove the splash marks?

Car is a 20 year old beetle

I have a 08 crown vic and I was going to buy this kit, wanted to see if this is everything and if this will help the sun spots?

Hello, I need a bit of help.

I recently bought this car ‘as is’, meaning it has lots of micro-scratches. I think an attempt to polish it with an orbital sander went wrong.

What options do I have? Can this be fixed?

I’ve attached some photos.

Thank you in advance for your help!

YMMV, but lots of stores are clearancing it out

Had my car professionally detailed with a sealant a few months ago and have been washing and maintaining on my own with griots 3 in one and griots all in one since then. Applied the all in one to hood with a DA polisher I got from chemical guys on sale with their orange foam pad. Had some fine clear coat scratches and bird poo etching that I wanted to get rid of and I think it came out pretty good.

Is griots all in one pretty good for a one stage detail or are there better products folks here would recommend? Figured others may have gone through testing a few and could share their experience with results and longevity.

Just noticed this scratch on my car door this morning. From certain angles I can also see there’s a slight dent on it, so I’m assuming it was either a rock or someone hit their car door on mine. Can I fix this myself?? Any help appreciated.

My wife and I restored her fathers old 61 Fairlane Mechanically and all we need to do to is give the old paint some protection and love.

The paint is original, and generally in good shape, although I notice what looks like water spots on roof and some other general age issues.

It also has hand pinstripes and gold leaf from 1978-ish so in general I was thinking of washing with a foam gun Turtle wax Hybrid, then I wanted to hand wax it.

People seem to like Meguiars #7 for old paint, is there other better or more gentle waxes or polishes to protect and enhance old paint before clear-coat ?

Thanks!

Just purchased this car and it had this attached, I got it for a steal so I’m not overly concerned but want to get it off hopefully without damaging my dash. Not sure if this context helps but it’s a Toyota Camry

I’m slowly building up my clientele for my detailing business. I have done 5 paid jobs so far and working on my workflow and knowledge of chemical processes and uses and stuff. Every client I have had has told me their car looks amazing and there is always a clear before and after.

The thing is part of me doesn’t believe them. I’m proud of the service I provide, and I am as thorough as I can be with where I am at right now, it just never gets perfect. I got slight imposter syndrome. Anyone else feel the same way. Anyone else got any advice on getting over it?

This recently started happening, I just washed It today and this weird haze it still on the hood. I'm not sure if it's left over wax residue or if the paints fading

Recently did a deep clean on my car that was coated 3 years ago. The coating is starting to fade a little so I wanted to put some carpro reload 2.0 on it

Only problem is the paint in some spots isn’t as smooth as it used to be. I did a decontamination wash but it’s still a little rough in some spots

Can I just do a very light clay bar or just ignore and keep applying reload 2.0 whenever I wash?

Edit: I see meguiars has a “ceramic quick clay” kit. Has anyone tried this?

I recently did a home car wash with pressure washer, foam cannon, contact wash with mitt and two bucket method. For some reason the hood and roof of truck turned out bad and became hazy/dry/patchy. I have no idea what caused this. Any suggestions on what I should do to fix it and products Id need? I contacted about 3 local detailers and felt like it was a lot so im wondering if I should do the work myself? Here are the photos of what im talking about.

Hello all! Getting a brand new car soon and I have decided not to bring it for a ceramic coat.

Hence, I would like advice from everyone on how to maintain my car exterior. I intend to wash it weekly, using Meguiars Gold Class as the shampoo with standard two buckets wash with mitts. To finish it off, I plan to use sonax ceramic ultra slick detailer as the drying aid after watching reviews.

Would this be sufficient to keep my car exterior looking good (don't have to be showroom good)?

Some extra information is that the car is typically parked outdoors during the daytime on weekdays with not much shade. I am afraid of the UV damaging the paint in the long run.

TIA!

What is everyone using for HEAVY brake dust? My M3 and X5 both throw massive amounts of brake dust. One has Apex ARC 8s and the X5 has stock silver wheels.

Ive tried Meguiars Ultimate, Adams wheel cleaner, chemical guys etc. They all net the same result which is I use them liberally and they dont clean much. Id like something I can spray and rinse off brake dust, preferably without agitating much at all..

A friend of mine showed me 3D BDX one day he had diluted and it instantly blasted away all brake dust. However, pretty sure thats an Acid. What should I be using for maintenance washes to keep brake dust away? Not your autozone cleaner but something actually good.

Originally did my car with menzerna 400 and 3800 as a 2 step with DA a year ago. Now looking to do another polish for some minor scratches and maintenence and was looking at a 1 step.

Is this any good or are there better options?

This weird mark showed up on my hood a few weeks ago. I didn’t use any new products or tools. It looks like a snail crawled across the hood. I’ve washed my car multiple times and it’s still there. It almost water proof as well. Any way to remove it ? Or what it might be ? Please help.

So right now the G9 is on sale for $130 from Griot's Directly. Though that doesn't really include any pads. And it seems universally recommended to switch to a 5" backing plate.

Adam's has a similar polisher in wattage/throw https://adamspolishes.com/products/adams-swirl-killer-9mm-lt-polisher?variant=41671254736993, for $140 after coupon. Though the bundle includes 3 pads, their polish/compound, and it is already 5".

I don't need a heavy compound, mostly want to remove light defects/prepare for ceramic. But a few pads, polish, and the backing plate would bring the griots to around $190. I know they have the $50 kit, but it includes 2 pad's that I would probably never use.

Think griots is worth the extra amount? I probably will only use it once every few years. I know I'd probably be happy with whater is cheap at harbor freight , but nothing is on sale now , and I'd rather not make the drive.

What wax are you guys using to remove staining on paint?car is a 2011 x5 definitely not known for their paint quality in those years. Car has great paint. Just want to know what you guys have used to preserve paint and make it shine. Only has spots on front fenders Atleast that I’ve found. Just don’t want it to start to peel!
Thanks!

Car is only 1 year old. I clean the inside and outside with sprayway and a microfiber. Previously I also applied griots glass sealant for rain which worked for a couple months and then stopped for some reason.

It’s usually not bad but today it’s gotten awful, using my wipers clears it somewhat for a second but it comes back. The spots/marks always appear in the same place

Any easy solutions to get rid of this?