I thought I would share a little known detailing tip and repair tool I've used for years. The hemostat, a surgical instrument that look like long pliers. are great for getting into hard to reach areas of the S. Simply attach a piece of your desired cloth with wax/cleaner and you are able to get into the smallest crevice on your car.

The hemostat is great for retrieving the small parts that always seem to fall into the worst possible spot on your car and with their locking jaws you are able to hold onto them. Hemostats are available at medical supply houses or online suppliers and come in a small 3" length all the way up to 24". I received mine used from my Veterinarian, I don't recommend this though, I'm not sure they are supposed to even though they just throw them away.

Another great unusual detailing tool is the dental pick, great for fine detail work in tight spots. If you are worried about scratching your paint with either of these items I recommend plasti-dip. A plastic liquid you can apply with a brush or simply dipping the tool into. The best detailing tools are often those that were never intended for cars, share your detailing tips.

 

old credit cards inside an mf or towel are also good for removing wax from crevices...

and my clay tip is- if the car is in need of a "normal" claying (not severe), wash the car, rinse it, rewash and clay wet with the shampoo. actually i foam the car, rewash, rinse, refoam and clay an area, then rinse- refoam periodically to keep the car from drying too quickly.



and btw, where the heck is your wacko badge mr. vanishing point?? !!
you are clearly a friend of this board, and seem to me to be one of us wackos---
(i feel a pm on its way)

 

I guess I'll have to post some pictures and then I'll pm you wanabe.

 

cool- and we look forward to seeing those pics and making your wackoness official!!

 

toothpicks do the trick for me

 

and tape to trap lint on carpet... but you already knew that

 

Long and short length Q-tips too!