Category: Detailing
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How Long Will A Ceramic Coating Last On My Car? The Reality:
How long a ceramic coating will last is a big deciding factor when choosing which product to go with. There is some confusion out there about the actual effective life of these coatings. Lots of empty promises are being made. Most ceramic coatings that are available to the public will last 2-5 years. Professional-only coatings…
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Best Soap For Ceramic Coated Cars In 2024 [Easy to Find!]
The best soap for your ceramic coated vehicle is going to be the one recommended by the maker of your ceramic coating. No one knows how to maintain your coating better than the people who created it. If you’d rather use a more common soap, make sure it’s ph-neutral and doesn’t contain any wax. For…
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Should You Tape Off Trim Before Polishing Your Car?
Knowing whether to tape off any plastic or rubber trim on your car before polishing it can be confusing. You may have seen some people avoid it entirely while others use multiple rolls of tape in an effort to cover everything but the paint itself. Taping off your trim comes down to personal preference and…
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Griot’s Garage Boss G21 Review: Is It For Everyone?
After using this machine for the last 5 years, I’m able to share a real-world Griot’s Garage Boss G21 review. This has been my go-to long throw polisher on nearly every car I worked on during this time and it quickly became one of my favorite tools that I own. The Griot’s Garage Boss product…
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Are Rinseless Car Washes Safe? My 2+ Year Experiment
Rinseless car wash products have been controversial since the day they hit the market. The biggest debate is whether or not they’ll scratch your paint. The truth is using a rinseless wash is completely safe, as long as you do it properly. Much like anything else in detailing, your technique matters the most. Rinseless wash…
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Has Your Ceramic Coating Failed? You Might Be Able To Save It:
Despite often being advertised as “permanent” protection for your vehicle’s paint, no ceramic coating will last forever. With that said, there are times where you might believe your ceramic coating failed when in reality, it’s actually just playing dead. There are a lot of variables that come into play when it comes to how long…
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How Long To Wait Before Waxing A New Paint Job
How long to wait before waxing a new paint job is a common question people have after visiting a body shop. Whether you’ve just spent thousands of dollars on a fresh paint job or you’ve had an individual panel painted after an unfortunate incident, it’s important to care for it properly. Of course, we want…
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Is Paint Correction Worth It? Everything You Need To Know:
Paint correction is a topic that’s being talked about more now than ever before. The popularity of social media and Youtube videos in recent years has really helped professional detailers spread the word about their services. Is paint correction worth it for you though? If you care about the appearance and longevity of your vehicle,…
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What Is Car Detailing Clay?
You’ve probably heard of detailing clay before but you may not know what it is or if your vehicle needs it. Here’s everything you need to know about using a clay bar. Detailing clay looks and feels similar to modeling clay. It’s sticky, moldable, and is used to physically pull contaminants out of the pores…
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What Is Paint Correction? What It Means and How It’s Done
Paint correction is quite possibly the best way to make an average vehicle stand out from the crowd. It’s the Hollywood Hero of the detailing industry due to the drastic before/after shots that are shared online every day. What exactly is paint correction and how does it work? What does paint correction mean? The term…