Category: Detailing
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Here’s The REAL Reason Your Tires Are Turning Brown:
It can be disheartening to spend an entire Saturday making sure your pride and joy is looking its very best, only to notice your tires look like they’ve been through a mud puddle. You and I both know you wouldn’t do that, so unless you “sleep-drive” or your car was stolen, this can’t be mud.…
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Ran Out of Clay Bar Lubricant? Here Are Some Alternatives
Picture this: it’s Saturday afternoon and you’re hanging out with your pride and joy in the garage. You’re halfway done clay barring the car and surprise! You’re out of clay lube. Do you need to drop what you’re doing and rush to the store, or can that trip be avoided? I have good news –…
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A Canadian’s Guide To Washing Your Car In The Winter
Washing your car in the winter is something many of us northern detailing enthusiasts have to deal with. Now that the cold weather is officially upon us, this can be quite the challenge. Especially if you don’t have the luxury of being able to wash your car indoors. When is it too cold to wash…
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Detailing A Brand New Car: 18 Things To Prep/Protect
You’ve only been at the dealership for a mere 5 hours, but the salesman finally handed over the keys and it’s time for that first drive in the new car. Obviously, you’re a smart consumer and you told the finance guy where to stick his “True Coat,” but beat them up enough to have them…
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Investigating The Truth About Graphene Detailing Products
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been bombarded with ads and videos all across the internet harolding graphene coatings as the wonder product of this decade. Let me clear up all the confusion and tell you why the hype is just that – hype. In theory, automotive paint coatings that are made with graphene offer…
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Best Foam Cannon Soap – Meguiars vs. Chemical Guys vs. Adams
Choosing the best soap for your foam cannon can be a daunting task. With so many options out there, how are you supposed to find one that will make your car look like it’s covered in the same foam you’ve seen in YouTube videos? Well, the good news is that you don’t have to worry…
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How To Use A Foam Cannon For Best Results
You’ve decided to turn your car wash game up to eleven and purchase a foam cannon, but where do you start? I’ve been passionate about having the cleanest cars and motorcycles for a while now, but I was totally overwhelmed when I stepped outside what was available at the local parts store. The selection of…
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Is Your Foam Cannon Not Working Properly? Try These 5 Tips:
Foam cannons are effective detailing tools that are used by the casual enthusiast and professional detailers alike. Not only are they effective at lubricating your vehicle’s paint, but they’re just fun to use. It’s a practical and entertaining method of starting a wash, and it’s the closest you’ll get to having a bubble bath with…
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A Foam Gun is NOT a Foam Cannon- Here’s the Difference
Foam guns vs. foam cannons – these two terms regularly get mixed up by detailing enthusiasts. While they perform a very similar job, they are not the same. A foam gun connects to a garden hose and uses low-pressure water to spray diluted soap on your car. A foam cannon connects to a pressure washer…
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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use Automatic Car Washes:
Most automatic car washes are bad for your paint. The brushes are violent and full of contaminants which can cause damage. Touch-free car washes are much safer in terms of scratches, but can still wreak havoc on your wax, sealant, or ceramic coating. A traditional hand wash is always safer. Different types of car washes…