About MattFink

MattFink

Wow. Amazing advice. I need to save this info!

MattFink

All good tips, I hope people read your comment. I had the same Bissell and loved the results as well. My sprayer stopped functioning pretty early on unfortunately so I moved over to the Hoover, otherwise I would still use it.

MattFink

Glad to hear of another fan of Nokout! Good advice.

MattFink

That's some good, factual, car advice. You sound like maybe you've done a few pranks in your day, haha!

MattFink

Good call! That's entirely my fault, can't believe I didn't think of that. I should have had a whole section on how to remove "valet's B.O.", haha.

MattFink

Thanks for the feedback! You are right to recommend an ozone generator. I could probably rely on it more than I do. I actually do mention using an ozone generator in the article, however I am a firm believer in always doing the LEAST aggressive options first with all things car detailing. Even when using it you would still need to do most of the steps mentioned. Ozone is always last for me, especially since most people don't have one, it is not safe to breathe, and (as mentioned by commenter "bblhed" below) over time it will destroy rubber and plastic so use sparingly and ventilate well. Thanks for reading and sharing advice.

MattFink

Bummer that happened, but glad it worked out. Appreciate the story!

MattFink

Great idea. Never heard of that, thanks for sharing.

MattFink

Wow, I'd love to hear what car that was!

MattFink

Good advice, thanks.

MattFink

Always appreciate any feedback. I don't get paid to mention what products I use at all. But that is the most common question I am always asked, so I like to mention exactly what I find to work the best. After 15 years I have tried so many different products that I like to share which ones I've settled on just for the sake of helping out our readers that may be shopping retail for detailing supplies. Lots of different brands mentioned in my articles depending on what product I'm writing about. Did you try all of these steps when trying to get out cat pee? (this was human urine)

MattFink

What type of Hyundai? I wonder if it was related.

MattFink

...too soon?

MattFink

Thanks Gary. I still keeping looking for another 300ZX!

MattFink

Makes me curious what this car is?

MattFink

Makes me curious what this car is?

MattFink

Thanks! "Bonafide automotive legend" was really encouraging to read.

MattFink

Would love to hear what comes of your car!

MattFink

Whew, thanks for the reassurance about our purchase! I actually just attended our first Central Ohio Mini Owners club meeting. And you are correct, Mini owners are so smart and so willing to help.

MattFink · ‎26-06-2021

Thank you so much for this response/advice. I realized we are doing so of this process out of order. We are answering your question after we already purchased our first car. Opps! But we are learning. And having fun. I will absolutely go get that book!

MattFink · ‎26-06-2021

Good luck with the Jag! Your dad's quote is funny.

MattFink · ‎26-06-2021

It gets so much attention wherever we go. I'm glad we got something unique for our first car. I think my son loves the attention it gets.

MattFink · ‎26-06-2021

That's the dream! Taking it to get ice cream with the family. Your comment makes me want to go out there and get my hands dirty right now.

MattFink · ‎26-06-2021

Part 2 coming soon! We have enjoyed our time together. Want to get it to some car shows now. I've always wanted something to take to a car show and can't wait to do it.

MattFink · ‎26-06-2021

Your point about buying a completed more expensive car is better in some cases in the long run is fantastic and really has me thinking. Our Mini was actually in Italy most of its life before being imported to Ohio.

MattFink · ‎26-06-2021

Thanks! My dad had a Mustang in those model years, maybe we will look for that next. For now, I got to figure out this Mini! So far I think we may have got really lucky!

MattFink · ‎24-06-2021

Your response gives me hope! You are actually see dust on the rear light rubber, but either way it appears to be repainted just for the fact of how great the paint looks. We just found a Classic Mini group here in Central Ohio that have been great.

MattFink · ‎24-06-2021

Your response gives me hope! You are actually see dust on the rear light rubber, but either way it appears to be repainted just for the fact of how great the paint looks. We just found a Classic Mini group here in Central Ohio that have been great.

MattFink · ‎24-06-2021

Wow! Thank you for such a thorough response. (wish I could have read it before we started this process...) I hope we making the right decision. The Mini seemed like a "simple" car with lots of parts available. I guess we will see!

MattFink · ‎24-06-2021

Appreciate the feedback and you may end up being correct. What year Mustang should we be looking at, you know, in case this Mini thing doesn't work out? So far it has been a blast!

MattFink · ‎20-06-2021

"I saw my dad put up with tons of difficulties in life, and I learned from him to not let setbacks get me down for long". Well said! Great lesson to learn from your dad.

MattFink · ‎20-04-2021

The construction zone on 75 south just over the border into Kentucky was SO TIGHT. My wife closed her eyes and yelled a couple times. Somehow we didn't hit anything, but it was close a couple times.

MattFink · ‎20-04-2021

Some of the RV apps require paid subscriptions. But most offer free 7 day trials. Since we were just using it for a vacation the 7 day trial worked well for us.

MattFink · ‎20-04-2021

Appreciate the feedback. You should try it! Just don't be in a hurry, everything takes longer in an RV.

MattFink · ‎13-03-2021

There's a huge variety of "ceramic coatings", so it is hard to say for sure. If most cases a mild clay that you could get at a local auto store will be perfectly safe for ceramic coating. If you are nervous, you can always try an iron removing spray product to chemically removing contaminants. Advanced Auto sells a 'Meguiars Iron Removing Spray Clay' that you could try (then let us know how it goes, I haven't tried it yet!)

MattFink · ‎12-03-2021

Haha, good point. I buy all the products myself so let's hope reporting on good ones doesn't end up costing me more money!

MattFink · ‎11-03-2021

Love to hear others with the same results I have found going from clay bar to pad. Appreciate the feedback.

MattFink · ‎11-03-2021

Good tips about ceramic spray.

MattFink · ‎11-03-2021

Glad to hear you aren't afraid of trying it anymore! Please report back how it goes!

MattFink · ‎11-03-2021

That's a good point. I definitely have clayed windshields before, especially on older cars. Good advice.

MattFink · ‎11-03-2021

Thank you! Great feedback!

MattFink · ‎11-03-2021

Give it a try! Especially if you plan to wax your car anyway, might as well clay first to really make it shine.

MattFink · ‎11-03-2021

Let us know how it works out for your ride! Clay bars (or pads/towels) are usually really good at removing water spots.

MattFink · ‎02-01-2021

That's a great story. I'm so glad you ended up getting "the one that got away"! Your story gives the rest of us hope it can happen for us too!

MattFink · ‎20-12-2020

Thanks for the encouragement. Glad to see others using the silicone spray. Good eye seeing the stereo! I bought that in 1994 with my paper route money. That Sony has been with me ever since. Even though it has been regulated to the garage duty now, I use it more than ever.

MattFink · ‎20-12-2020

Appreciate the feedback. Maybe we just re-run it next year!

MattFink · ‎20-12-2020

Thanks for the feedback. But stop rubbing it in about the weather, come on!

MattFink · ‎20-12-2020

That's so sad!

MattFink · ‎20-12-2020

Good luck!

MattFink · ‎18-12-2020

I like a lot of Meguiar's products. Probably half of the stuff I use on customer's cars is Meguiar's. I have never tried Hot Shine in all those ways those!