Category: Detailing
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My Weird Secrets For Keeping A Car Clean For Longer
I’m sure you’ve felt that dreadful feeling before – you spent all Sunday afternoon washing your car and just a day later, it’s already dirty. While it’s always a good idea to get dirt and contaminants off of your vehicle, this scenario can certainly make it seem like a wasted effort. So how do you…
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4 Ways To Tell If Your Car Has Been Ceramic Coated
The amount of new cars on the lots at the beginning of 2022 is somewhat discouraging to say the least. This is causing a lot of consumers to look at pre-owned vehicles when they would normally purchase a new one. When buying a new vehicle, you know that unless you’ve paid extra for it, the…
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Washing A Ceramic Coated Car: How To Avoid Causing Damage!
With great excitement, you just got a ceramic coating applied to your new toy by a professional installer. You’re wondering if maintaining it is something you can tackle by yourself or if you should get your installer to maintain your vehicle. If you want the convenience of dropping off your vehicle and coming back to…
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Do Car Detailing Products Expire? Shelf Life Explained:
If you’ve ever taken the time to add up what you’ve spent on detailing products (pro tip: don’t do it!) you’ll know just how expensive it can get. That substantial investment can be enough to make your stomach turn, but what if I told you that the clock starts ticking on those products potentially being…
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Can You Clay Bar A Windshield? 5 Other Deep Cleaning Tips:
In every detail job, the very last step in a professional detail is usually the windshield. It’s been a huge pain point for me in the past and unfortunately, I’ve made it take too long and be way more work than it should be. I’ve learned the hard way that, like everything else in detailing,…
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Is Waterless Car Wash Safe To Use? A Complete Guide
Waterless car wash products are one of the most polarizing topics in the detailing community. Some car enthusiasts (and obviously the product manufacturers) will lead you to believe they’re perfectly safe to use. Others refuse to touch them with a 10-foot pole, claiming they’ll scratch your paint instantly. A waterless car wash can be used…
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How To Protect The Leather In A Brand New Car
Most people have a good idea of how to protect their paint. When it comes to protecting the leather in their new car, however, they might not be as informed. It’s not their fault though, because there just isn’t as much information available on leather care as there is on paint correction and protection. But…
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Should You Ceramic Coat Your Wheels? The Pros and Cons
Ceramic coating your wheels is almost always a great idea. It doesn’t mean you can avoid washing your wheels though – it just makes them easier to clean. Brake dust, tar, and road grime come off much easier. I ceramic coated my own wheels over 5 years ago and I don’t regret it one bit.…
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How To Remove Bugs From Your Car (Do Household Hacks Work?)
Whether you own a car, truck, motorcycle, camper, or any other vehicle with wheels, it’s likely that you’ve had to think of the easiest form of bug removal. Getting the bugs off your paint without causing damage is important no matter what you’re driving. The best way to remove bugs from your paint safely is…
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How Much Does Paint Correction Cost – A Pricing Breakdown:
Most car enthusiasts know that a proper paint correction job is expensive. But just how much does it cost, and how does the price break down? The cost of paint correction varies greatly based on the condition of the paint and the skill level of the person doing it. On the low end, a car…