Finding Classic Auto Parts

Finding Classic Auto Parts
If you finally got the classic car of your dream, finding the car parts for it is will be a hard task. Classic car parts are hard to come by because they are no longer in production, they don?t make the parts for them anymore. But that doesn?t mean they can?t be found.

One place to start looking would be online auction sites. For example, Ebay might be the easiest place to start. Ebay motors have a wide range of classic car parts, so it?s possible you might find what you are looking for.

You might also want to check out local swap meets, they are a good way to find classic car parts you?re looking. You can locate older model accessories and other outdated items.
As a last resort you can always check out car part dealer magazines. The problem with that would be the fact that you probably have to pay more money, but if you do indeed find the part you?re looking for it might be worth it.

But if it you wish to look further you can always check out clubs and organizations. More then likely many clubs and organizations are geared toward cars, or classic cars.

You could check out the internet. It seems today that theirs nothing you can?t find on the internet. You can search and find clubs you can join; it?s a good idea to search on yahoo.
If you are really desperate you can also go to the junkyard. Though it will be like looking for a needle in a hay stack, but it?s worth a shot. You can either visit or phone to see if they have the part.

But the more you take care of your car the less you?ll need to go running around looking for parts, and the more you actually enjoy your car.

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Is there such a thing as a trustworthy mechanic?
At some point everyone needs a mechanic for their car, and it’s hard to find a trustworthy mechanic. However there are steps you can take to help you choose the lesser of all evils when it comes to who repairs your transportation. In the end you need to be able to trust the guy repairing your brakes, putting on your tires and monitoring your fluids.

Trusting dealerships

Many of us just throw our hands up and take our car to the dealership when we have problems with them. If you consider that they are the experts when it comes to your specific make and model it’s a smart option, unfortunately it’s also a pricey one. When it comes to rare vehicles and some imports it is probably advisable to stick with dealership expertise. Same if you hold an extended warranty purchased from the dealership, at least be sure to stay within their approved mechanic circle to ensure you do not void any part of your warranty. In reality most of us don’t drive rare imports and don’t want to pay the extra money the dealership will charge us. This coupled with the less than average customer service that many experience at the hands of any dealership service department make a trip there for repairs nothing short of a horror movie. Never fear, there are other options.

Chain service shops

There are many chain shops to choose from, which is confusing if you consider that many times mechanic shopping is done under duress. Give yourself peace of mind and research your mechanics before your car breaks down, so when something goes wrong you already know where to take it. Chain mechanics can be tricky, some franchise locations may employ better mechanics than others under the umbrella of the same name. This is generally a trial and error process, so if you find one you think you like, be sure to always have a plan B.

Neighborhood mechanic

Not all of us are lucky enough to be in the car business, or even know anyone with any mechanical skill. However, many times a local neighborhood mechanic can be your best bet. Often they are mom and pop shops and that makes every customer an important one. This can also mean much more personalized service from someone who wants to get your future business. Lacking the impersonality of chain store mechanics just working for their hourly, this option may cost more than the chain stores do, but could just prove to be worth it in the long run.

No matter where you go, do these 3 things first

Finding the good stuff is never easy, but if you follow the few simple steps below you can at least start off with the best to choose from 1. Look them up with the Better Business Bureau. Right away you can eliminate mechanics who have had negative reports filed about them. Our lives are busy, if someone took the time to report them, they aren’t worth a second glance. 2. Utilize organizations such as the ASE, start off with options that are well endorsed. 3. Ask your friends. Everyone knows how hard it is to find a trustworthy mechanic, so be sure to ask around. Usually people are happy to share a good mechanic, lets keep the good ones in business folks.

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Tips About Electric Trolling Motors.
Electric trolling motors are being found more and more often onboard many fishing boats. Boaters are discovering the many benefits electric motors have to offer. Most notable the fact they operate in silence and that they are environmentally friendly. In addition, their popularity is not hurt by the rise in gas prices. These motors do require care that is different from the average gasoline powered motors.

Electric motors operate differently than gas motors, so it is no surprise that they need different care. Electric motors use batteries to supply them with power. This means they have a whole different way of powering up. Any fisherman that has or is buying an electric trolling motor needs to check out the follow list of tips.

- Charging replaces filling with fuel. It may be extremely simple to pour in a little gas to get the motor running, but with electric motors it does not work that way. Electric motors must be charged. They require a battery charger. This can be an onboard piece or a piece that is kept on shore. That is up to the individual fisherman. The batteries are made to be run down and charged often so there is no concern over ruining them. However, the manufactures directions should be followed to ensure the motor batteries are not ruined.

- Always check the motor out before use. Stray fishing lines can easily tangle in the motor and cause major damage. It only takes a brief moment for the damage to be done, but it also only takes a brief moment to look over the engine to prevent that from happening.

- Do routine maintenance. Like any type of motor an electric motor requires checks and routine maintenance. Parts should be checked to make sure they are secure and in good shape. Fisherman should not assume that electric means no worries. Maintenance is still important.

- The motor should always be monitored when charging. This prevents it from getting turned on accidentally. A motor that is left running can easily overheat and burn out.

- Be friendly to the motor. Electric motors have parts that are kept cool by being under water, so it is important that the fisherman does not run the motor out of the water. It is also important to keep general care in mind by not using the motor is weeds or mud.

These tips offer ways to prolong the life of and protect the electric trolling motor. Fisherman who are using an electric motor will benefit greatly from following these tips and any instructions offered by the manufacturer.

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In Vehicle Navigation driving GPS Market in US
A drop in prices of Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation products are likely to heighten demand made by the foremost users ” the automakers and the vehicle owners. With technological innovations the resulting economies of scale have thrusted price declines. Further product bundling, and aggressive cost-cutting strategies at all levels of production and distribution are expected to influence prices downward. With this in progress, the vehicle section found in both the actual shipment market and aftermarket are expected to quickly adopt the GPS. As a matter of fact, navigation and information delivery systems could become most required vehicle components. US GPS production during 2000-05 is estimated to have grown at a rate of 20-30%. This has led to significant increases in the country s exports and imports during the same period. According to findings, US GPS markets have recorded revenue of about US $6 billion in the year 2005. There are several reasons accorded to the high GPS market in the US. These are the status of the automobiles manufactured, the secure feeling generated by an accurate navigation device, and the large distances traveled by Americans than in any other country. At RNCOS, in their recently published market research report GPS Market Update ” 2006 analysts on the basis of a worldwide study of the GPS market claim that consumer GPS navigation holds a major share of 53% in the US GPS market. The report provides a detailed analysis of the market scenario and the varied applications and growth opportunities that have been influenced by the technological progress in the field of GPS services. The market research report GPS Market Update ” 2006 focuses primary attention to leverage a balance by weighing the impact of GPS, the market developments and limitations along with a critical analysis of the ongoing revolution and related technological issues. The report provides a detailed assessment of the company profiles of 12 major players including Rockwell, Trimble, Leica Geosystems Holdings AG, SiRF Technology & CSI Wireless Inc. To purchase your copy: http://www.rncos.com/Report/COM33.htm For more information please visit www.rncos.com

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Air Intakes - Explaining The Secrets To The Intake Charge
Everyone has got a cold air intake nowadays. Whats the buzz about? We asked Majestic Modifications to give us a quick guide to air intakes and how they work. Are you looking for an air intake but aren’t sure which one to buy? Majestic Modifications would like to help you make your decision. There are different styles of Air Intake for you to choose from, such as Long Ram Cold Air Intake, Short Ram Air Intake, and Ram Air Intake kits. Here is a description of what they are and how some of these systems work… Long Ram Cold Air Intake Systems: Long Ram Cold Air Intake Systems create more horsepower and greater gas mileage by increasing the volumetric efficiency within the cylinders. The efficiency is increased due to removing the restrictive stock airboxes and replacing them with smooth flowing, mandrel bent tubing. This increases the amount of air and the velocity of air flowing into the engine. The air going into the engine is also significantly cooler (and denser) on a cold air intake system because the air pulled into the intake is pulled from air that is further from the engine that has not been heated as much. The filters are also more efficient, allowing more air into the intake. Short Ram Air Intake Systems: Short Ram Air Intake Systems are very similar to the long ram counterparts, but they have much shorter tubing than the cold air intake systems. They are typically not as efficient as a long ram cold air intake system because they pull in air that is closer to the engine, which is warmer and less dense. They still significantly out perform most stock air intake systems. Ram Air Intake Systems: Ram Air Intake Systems use outside air to force induction into the engine. You may see a ram air intake kit on a car with a scoop on the hood. The air enters the intake through tubing attached to the scoop. As the vehicle speed increases, the air velocity coming into the intake also increased. This essentially creates “boost” at high speeds, creating good cold, dense, high velocity air in the engine, creating more horsepower. Some Long ram systems are trying to capitalize on this type of “forced induction” by getting the air filter down low enough to reach the high speed air coming through the front bumper. Cold air intakes add horsepower by increasing the air available for the engine, and improving the air that the engine receives. How do you know you are getting the best one, and what is the difference in the different brands and designs? There are several things to consider when looking at an air intake. The best thing to do it to look at the dyno proven results. These (typically) are an accurate representation on how it will perform on your vehicle. We have to assume that the only change from the first run to the second is the air intake, and that other “cheater” additions have not been made, such as a performance chip, etc. Assuming the dyno results are accurate, these are a good point for comparison. Many have fallen victim to believing that bigger is better when considering and air intake system. This is true in some cases, but not in others. Consider the straw analogy. As the straw diameter increases from zero diameter, the amount of air/fluid allowed through the straw will increase, but only up to a certain point. There is a point where the straw diameter increase will negatively affect the amount that can be passed through the straw because the force pulling it through has not increased (this would be equal to the cylinder displacement remaining constant.) On the smaller import engines, sometimes the dyno proves that a 2.5 or 2.75 inch diameter intake can outperform the larger 3 inch diameter intake. This is of course a product of the tubing length and diameter, as well as the flow of the actual filter. If that didn’t make sense, don’t worry. Trust the dyno results. Some intakes claim huge maximum power gains, but these “maximum” horsepower gains should be treated like the max output of an amplifier… you might see the maximum gain only under ideal conditions (such as accelerating downhill into the wind at 6500rpms, or in the example of the amplifier, it is struck by lightning.) The real output gains are somewhere near the middle to bottom half of the actual range for most tuners and drivers.

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Cordless Power Tools or Electric Power Tools?
Power tools in general are a great designed tool that have a lot of uses and are relatively cheap. But when you decide to buy a power tool, how do you know whether to buy cordless or electric? They are both great power tools and it all depends on where and how you will be using your power tools that will determine what kind you should invest your money in. Cordless power tools are relatively new compared to electric power tools. They have a light weight, compact design for less user fatigue and ease of use. They can go anywhere because they are battery operated and only require an outlet for charging purposes only. Most Cordless power tools range from 12 to 24 volts and have an average battery life of 2 hours. Even though cordless power tool batteries have made leaps and bounds in technology for larger capacity batteries with longer lifetimes, electric power tools have far more power than any cordless tools of the same style. Cordless power tools have to keep their batteries small and compact for a lightweight design. Cordless power tools are not able to produce the same amount of torque and speeds compared to electric power tools. Electric power tools have revolutionized our way of life since the turn of the century. Since then, every building in our country has had some kind of help from power tools in the building process. They are a simple designed tool that only requires a power outlet to plug into for operation. Electric power tools have an incredible amount of torque and can run at amazingly high speeds up to 14,000 RPM s and more. Electric power tools are always ready to be used as long as there is a nearby outlet for a power source. Even though electric power tools have massive amounts of power, they still require a live power outlet to operate. But sometimes you might be a distance away from an outlet or have no outlet. That s alright because you can run extension cords to your work area from a nearby outlet or generator. But then you have extra safety hazards when you have live power running through your work area that must be taken into consideration. Always properly check all of your extension cords before using them. Cordless and Electric power tools are great to have around but do have their limitations just like all tools have. It depends on the style of work that you do and where you do your work that you should consider before making your next power tool purchase. Either way that you decide to buy, you will always get a great power tool that will last you for years to come.

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Mercedes Parts and Accessories: Just in Time for Summer
As staples of luxury and the pinnacle of performance, you wouldn t expect that Mercedes vehicles needed any further customization. Yet as luxury enthusiasts are quick to point out, Mercedes vehicles are quite versatile, and the extent to which they can be customized may come as a surprise to many, particularly when it comes to classic models. While most major components require no extra modification, a number of customization options are available in other, more refined areas, and the availability of useful Mercedes parts and accessories just might surprise you. There are a plentitude of inventive Mercedes parts available to assist with maintenance, performance, and appearance that every luxury enthusiast should consider, and with summertime just over the horizon, there is no better time to tune, tweak, or simply upkeep your luxury ride in time for road trips, weekend getaways, or even just the occasional, casual drive. Here are a few Mercedes parts that can help restore or supplement your vehicle, and help make your driving experience more enjoyable. Interior: Mercedes vehicles are world renowned for delivering a luxurious ride with a meticulous attention to detail paid to every last minute detail to help in achieving maximum comfort. Unfortunately, no vehicle is invincible. For this reason, there are numerous Mercedes parts available that will allow you to replace, protect, or even just stylize the interior of your vehicle to ensure that the luxuriousness of your ride will stay that way. Leather Upholstery: Even with constant upkeep, leather will deteriorate over time; and that s not even taking into account damage from sunlight, extended wear and tear, and the dreaded combination of Murphy s Law and a cup of coffee. There are a number of aftermarket or factory options available allowing you to easily replace worn leather upholstery, or maybe even just give it a different style altogether. Regardless of how it s done, there are re-upholstery options available so you won t have to give up your morning coffee. Seat Covers: Take comfort and protection a step further with custom seat covers designed to slip easily over existing seats, providing them with a layer of protection while also adding comfort, style, and distinction to your interior with materials ranging from sheepskin to neoprene. Available in a variety of styles, colors, and materials, seat covers are a great way to help keep your leather in pristine condition. Floor Mats: The most beat up, dirtied, and unsanitary part of your vehicle is floor mats. Thankfully, there is a vast selection of aftermarket or factory Mercedes floor mats to replace any existing sullied ones. Or better yet, purchase a set of rubber or impermeable all-weather Mercedes floor mats to save you the hassle of constantly shampooing, vacuuming and cleaning carpeted ones. Floor Liners: Many people overlook the lining of their vehicles that exists beneath the floor mats, and fail to realize that dirt and moisture can soil the carpet lining as well. Fortunately, a number of replacement Mercedes floor liner options are available in numerous colors, styles, and materials, including heavy duty waterproof liners that protect from stains, spills, and more. Exterior: When it comes to the exterior of your Mercedes, it s all about style. A Mercedes on its own represents distinctiveness, but that doesn t mean there aren t at least a few touch-ups that can set you apart from the crowd. A wide variety of Mercedes parts are available that can give yours that added bit of flair and uniqueness that you re looking for. Wheels: While Mercedes vehicles are typically equipped with stock alloy wheels to begin with, incredible value and the massive availability of custom chrome and alloy wheels just might make you think twice about adding some aftermarket wheels. With such a wide selection of sparkling chromes and alloys available in styles ranging from sporty, to classy, to eye-catching, you re sure to find a set of wheels that will spark your fancy. Car Covers: Custom, vehicle-tailored car covers are the perfect way to protect your vehicle s paint job, as well as its exterior components, from sun, precipitation, dust, and any other foreign objects that could prove potentially damaging to your vehicle. Available in either indoor or outdoor varieties, the use of a car cover need not be limited to vehicles looking to be stored for prolonged periods of time. A car cover can also provide a much-needed bit of shade for those particularly hot days. Chrome, Chrome, and more Chrome: From chrome grilles, to chrome exhaust tips, to chrome door handles and mirror covers, a vast array of Mercedes parts for chrome detailing are available to outfit your ride into a piece of head-turning luxury equipment that stands in a class of style all its own. But don t limit yourself to just factory Mercedes parts, as a number of aftermarket sources provide Mercedes parts that meet or exceed their factory counterparts and are far more affordable. Car Care and Upkeep: While a summertime wash is what immediately comes to mind when the sun begins the season of its prime, a simple wash could always be taken a step further to help extend the life of your vehicle s appearance in the long run, or restore its former flash. Part and material-specific products are available that will both clean and protect the appearance of your vehicle, including tires, wheels, leather upholstery, windows, the engine compartment, and much more.

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Auto Insurance Center and Auto Search Portal
This is one of the best ways to compare car insurance companies and the rates that are available to you? these days then you need to check out the this site we have come across its the Auto Insurance Center at www.autoinsurancecenter.com. There are very informative articles to read as well other good info regarding various car insurance policies. Also worth checking out is the Auto Portal site here http://tinyurl.com/2fjuq8 Find out the best way to keep your auto insurance rates as low as possible and the consequences of driving without any vehicle insurance. as this could prove the biggest mistake of your life if your in any sort of incident with your vehicle and you do not have your Insurance in place which is a big no-no. The terminology and rules surrounding car insurance can be very confusing at times. Auto Insurance Center offers a great section that explains all the terms and conditions in very simple language for everybody to understand. This really helps to take the complexity and confusing out of deciphering the various terms and conditions involved with auto insurance quotes and policies. this will safe you a lot of time researching on Car Insurance specially at the Auto Portal site above also. Hopefully, you will never be involved a car crash or accident, but should it happen, do you know what to do? at the site there is a check list provided on the site to find out what items you need to carry in your vehicle for such incidents as well as the information you need to collect and share. Also find out the process for reporting the accident to the authorities and to your insurance agents as soon as possible as this will help your claim and speed things up Auto Insurance Center allows you the convenience of entering all your information and then getting several great insurance quotes in your area. This is the perfect way to find out who is offering the very best deal on auto insurance without having to spend hours and hours researching and on the phone gathering all the information yourself. They feature insurance quotes for every state so you are sure to find the valuable information you will need at the click of a few buttons. If you don’t find everything you need at Auto Insurance Center, you can contact them by phone or email. They offer a very friendly and knowledgeable customer service team that can assist you with any questions or concerns and any worries you have. In addition to auto insurance, you will find information on renters insurance, health insurance, and life insurance and various insurance needs The Auto Insurance Center offers consumers a great one stop resource for all of their auto insurance needs. The site offers quotes that allow you to compare prices, information on getting the best rates, and wonderful and informative articles to help the average person stay on top of the events taking place in the world of auto insurance. All of this information is free to use, and very helpful so take the confusion and mis-trist out of your auto insurance needs and start using Auto Insurance Center. as this is a good way to start getting all the info that you will need specially if its your first car as you will need all the information that you can get specially if it helps you save some money or sometimes a lot of money it will also give you a lot of good advice regarding Car Insurance. Here is those two useful links again Auto Insurance Center www.autoinsurancecenter.com and the Auto Portal Site http://tinyurl.com/2fjuq8 Mick http://www.mickrush.com/carinsurance/index.php

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Surprise your friends with new modified car
Everybody loves to ride in his/her car. Suppose by some reasons your car gets damaged, what will you do? You have an option to just repair it or make it more attractive and create extraordinary piece. How is the idea? Today everyone is looking for a unique piece of a car to buy. But for some model buying them is like an extra burden on our annual income. But how about buying a used car instead of the newer one, which will also fit in your budget? You can later modify that car and can compete with your rich neighbour. This website is here to help you with many options. Want to give a charming look to your car? How about to modify your old motor in a dashing new generation car? Yes, with this you can make your car more charismatic and cool looking. This site will help you to buy car body parts according to your need. It doesn t matter which car model you own. Because on this site you can find every part of any car model and you don t need to worry about the manufacturing year or car model. You can do one stop shopping of all accessories on this site that your car need. This site is a reliable source for auto-body parts. This site provides you lot of categories that ranges from a bonnet to a part of an engine. Through these categories you can find appropriate parts for your car according to the company, year of manufacturing and as well as by model number. Through its large network, searching and purchasing of a particular auto-body part has become simpler. You can also place a list of parts required to repair your car directly on this website. You can also mail the list of parts to be ordered, to a particular dealer. The dealer will contact other dealers if he/she is running out of stock. Hence, after placing order you need not to worry. You will get required part within short period of time directly at your home On this site you can find the auto body parts such as engine parts, car exterior, car A/C system and lots of other important parts like a car radiator and headlight. This site is much sure about parts, which it offers here. Every part undergoes strict observation and the quality analysis. This has made a good reputation of this site. On this site one can find almost every auto body part dealer across the country. This site is very helpful for the people who want to make their car shining. You can select any part according to your choice to decorate your lovely car and to give it stunning look.

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How to Detail Your Car at a Show Like a Pro in Minutes
Throughout the course of our business, we have the opportunity to attend many car shows to demonstrate and market our products. The shows that we go to might be a casual cruise-in, a local or a national meet. Regardless of the type of show - there is always one thing that stands out ” a nicely detailed car!

Your ride might be a driver , a concourse-quality trailer-queen or even a racecar. No matter what you drive, there is no doubt that a detailed car that pops grabs your attention. And who doesn t like to drive a nicely detailed car? And if you are a gear-head like me, yes I have a great job!

Some of these shows are meant to be just fun , while others are highly competitive. For example at the Mid America Truck show they have a show and shine. All of these Big Rigs are working trucks. The judges actually use white gloves! These guys even wax the inside of the frame rails ” and detail the tires inside the tread. I couldn t fathom such detail until I attended the event last year with our Canadian distributor Stephane Gauthier who is well known in the Big Rig Show and Shine circuit. They start detailing their rigs the week before the show.

Assuming that you don t have a week to dedicate to detailing and staging a car at a show and the judges aren t using white gloves, I will attempt to share with you tips and techniques for prepping your ride on site at the show. Now, your car might never see water and be towed to the event in an enclosed trailer, or it might be a cruiser and you drive it ” the process is about the same - and can look equally nice ” it s all in the details!

Let s assume that we are starting with a fairly clean surface - there is no sense in putting wax and dressings on dirty, soiled or otherwise contaminated surfaces.

Start with the exterior. Think of detailing your vehicle like painting a room ” always start from the top down. The reason for that is if there is any overspray from wax or dressings, you can catch them as you work your way down the surfaces of the vehicle.

If you have a convertible or vinyl top, it s time to dress it! Let s talk a little about dressings here. For the most part, there are basically two kinds of dressings for vinyl, rubber and plastic ” they all are either water based or solvent based. You will want to use solvent based dressings for the exterior of your ride ” solvent based dressings won t wash right off and fall apart like water-based dressings will, and in my opinion give a richer, deeper luster. As well, a solvent based dressing, like our Super Blue will do a better job for conditioning and UV protection.

I always suggest dedicating an applicator to your solvent-based dressing. The reason for this is that you want to do this as efficiently as possible and minimize any clean up of overspray. Start with spraying small amount of dressing on the applicator and wipe the entire top from front to back. Now ” this is where some people stop and they get streaky-looking results. To eliminate this ” repeat the process going from side to side, front to back. This crisscross technique ensures even coverage and eliminates any chance of getting those dreaded streaks when it dries.

If you don t have a convertible or vinyl top, start with a quick detailer / spray wax and a clean microfiber towel on the roof surface.

Before you begin, let s talk a little bit about your quick detailer /spray wax and microfiber towel. To get optimum results, you will want to use a quick detailer / spray wax that will not streak. Some will, given the humidity and temperature when they are applied ” the bottom line is you want to enhance the appearance of your ride ” not add smears or streaks. Also look for a quick detailer / spray wax that contains a small amount of carnauba ” as an added benefit you will also be extending the protection of any existing wax you have on your ride. We also recommend using a clean microfiber towel dedicated to this purpose.

When using your quick detailer / spray wax ” a little goes a long way. Just spritz the product lightly. Other than adding more protection and pop to your surface, it will also serve as a lubricant helping to safely float off dust and grime. Our natural tendency is if this much is good, more is better, right? Just like me with laundry detergent ” wrong! All you end up doing is wasting product and making a mess.

The reason that we recommend a microfiber is that if used correctly, it will not scratch the surface of your ride. Don t treat the microfiber towel like sandpaper ” wipe gently, turning the towel over frequently - let the towel do the work. You won t be adding any more shine or luster my rubbing hard, and even a microfiber can scratch your paint if you rub hard enough. Just by turning the towel over frequently and wiping off any excess it will easily collect any dust, road grime or bug splatters. I usually concentrate on a concentrate on a 2-foot by 2-foot area at a time ” the old clich © applies here ” inch-by-inch life s a cinch! Do your entire surface of the roof.

Next, let s move down to the glass with your quick detailer / spray wax. Now, some of these products don t work well on glass, but the good ones will, like our Body Shine Showroom Spray Wax. Spritz a little on the glass surfaces, then wipe with a microfiber towel. The microfiber will make it a snap to clean up any contaminants like bug splatter if you drove to the show, and they are highly absorbent to suck up any excess detail spray. Your quick detailer / spray wax will make your windows pop !

Now is the time to start with the front part of your ride. Start at the hood and continue to work your way down. After the hood is wiped off, I move to the front of the vehicle. Repeat the same process, paying particular attention to the nooks and crannies of the grill and other trim of the car, including the headlights and grill.

Staying with the front part of your ride, I then start on the front fenders. Repeat the same process. Don t worry about any vinyl, rubber or plastic trim; I usually save that for last. Ensure that you hit the chrome with your quick detail / spray wax as well as any painted surfaces. At this point ” take a step back, check it out and admire your work ” things are starting to come together after only a few minutes!

Next, move to the back of the vehicle. Start on another big surface - the trunk lid. After the trunk is done ” continue on to the rear of the vehicle, again doing all painted and chrome surfaces. Next, move on to the rear quarters. I usually then will do both doors and surfaces in between the front and back last.

Now is the time that you want to dress the rubber, plastic and vinyl trim on your ride. Again, I apply the product with an applicator instead of spraying it on ” it saves clean up time. Don t worry or fret if you get any of the dressing on the adjoining painted or chrome surface ” just wipe it off with your microfiber towel!

After dressing the trim on the body of your ride, move to the wheel wells. Yes ” the wheel wells. Use your dressing to spray under the wheel wells to get it to look like new. It will easily cover up any dust or dirt that you might have accumulated driving to the show or parking at the show and it will look like new! Next hit your tires. There is nothing better looking than fresh-dressed tires - remember - it is all about the details!

Again, I suggest dressing wiping the tires with an applicator for two reasons. First, you will minimize any clean up from overspray. Secondly, we all have personal preferences about shine and finish ” wiping the product on will allow you to get the exact finish that you desire ” the heavier that you apply it the shinier the surface.

As a last step, use your quick detailer / spray wax and microfiber towel on your rims/wheels. This last step allows you to wipe up any excess dressing off your wheels.

Take another break and step back and admire your work. Next ” let s look at the interior.

Start with cleaning the interior glass. If needed, use a streak free glass cleaner and a microfiber towel dedicated to cleaning glass. Remember to clean up any overspray on the dash and door panels. Using your microfiber towel, wipe any dust off the dashboard, rear deck lid and the rest of your interior trim.

After wiping the interior down, open the door and pay attention to the jambs. Using a quick detailer / spray wax, spritz the surfaces and collect any grime that might be present.

As a final touch, use an aerosol touch up dressing for hard to reach places, like our Dash Vent Magic to dress those hard to reach areas like the conduit that carries wiring for power windows and locks. It will make them look like new!

Open the hood and trunk and wipe down those compartments. Use your spray wax / quick detailer if needed. Pay attention to the seams where the hood and trunk meet the body ” on both sides of the panels ” remember - it s all in the details!

Grab your lawn chair,

Scott Ellis is from Jax Wax Distribution Systems and is responsible for distributing Jax Wax Car Care Products retail worldwide. Jax Wax Car Care Products are widely used in commercial businesses such as detail shops, body shops, and auto dealers. Jax Wax is now packaging its products in smaller quantities for the consumer market. You can get fast, commercial quality results by doing the detail work yourself. For more information, go to www.jaxwax.com or call 877-7JAXWAX.

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