Have you decided to sell your car yourself? The very first thing you’ll need to do is recondition it the same way a used car dealership would. That’s where most of their profit comes from, and it’s money that should be in your pocket. In this article, I’m going to share every step to get…
A good pressure washer is something that every car guy/gal should own. Even if you have no interest in detailing at all, you’ll need something to get that mud off your truck after a trip through the sticks. For most people, the best pressure washer for detailing cars is going to be electric, produce around…
Whether or not a car has been repainted can have a substantial effect on its value. This is especially true for vintage and collector cars. It’s important to know as much about a vehicle’s history as possible before buying or selling it. The problem isn’t so much the paint itself. What’s more important is the…
Dual action polishers are idiot-proof and rotary polishers damage your paint. At least that’s been common knowledge for quite some time. This can give some people a false sense of security because in reality, it isn’t true. You can damage your paint by using a dual action polisher carelessly. The risk of burning through paint…
Foam cannons have become one of the most commonly seen tools in the detailing industry. So common, that many car enthusiasts with very little detailing experience will use one every time they wash their vehicle. Do you actually need to use a foam cannon regularly to wash your car though? Using a foam cannon the…
Many people like to brag that their favorite ceramic coating prevents scratches. All of us car enthusiasts would love to live in a world where we no longer need to worry about our cars being scratched. Do these products actually provide that kind of protection though? A ceramic coating is scratch resistant, not scratch proof.…
Having the results of your DIY paint correction disappear is not a good feeling. Many people find themselves trying to figure out why their swirl marks keep coming back right away. If you’re dealing with this problem, it’s not normal – something has gone wrong. Swirl marks returning right away are caused by one of…
Iron and fallout removers provide a rewarding experience when detailing your car. If you aren’t familiar, you spray them on the surface and if it comes into contact with any iron, it’ll change color (typically red or purple) as it dwells and runs off. The question is, how often should we be using them? Much…
Hand polishing your car is a very inefficient substitute for a proper paint correction. There are many DIY Youtubers who will tell you it’s a great idea, but the truth is, they don’t have the experience to back that up. I’ve been polishing and paint correcting vehicles both personally and professionally for over a decade…
There seems to be a difference of opinion out there when it comes to whether or not you need to throw away microfiber towels that have been used for ceramic coating. Some believe they need to be thrown straight into the garbage as soon as the job is done while others think soaking them in…