Category: Detailing
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4 Ways To Remove Snow Without Scratching Your Paint
The quickest, easiest, and safest way to remove a large amount of snow from your vehicle is with a leaf blower. This works best when the snow is light and fluffy but a 600+ CFM blower will be able to handle heavier snow as well. Not touching the paint is less likely to scratch it.…
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How Often Should You Wash Your Car?
I’ve been asked “how often should you wash your car” a few times lately and I think my answer might surprise some of you. Many people will stick to washing their car as often as possible because they like to keep it clean and well cared for. For 90% of car owners, that strategy will…
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Is Dealership Paint Protection A Scam?
If you’ve been shopping for a new car recently, you more than likely have been offered some type of paint protection package from the dealership. These packages might be expensive, but who wouldn’t want to protect their new investment? The sales team makes this decision sound like a no-brainer. A quick search on the internet…
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14 Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Professional Detailer
So you’ve decided to hire a professional detailer. Whether this is your first time hiring a professional detailer or a regular occurrence, there are a few things you’ll want to know. The info in this article can help you to separate the good ones from the not-so-good ones. Professional detailers are not really a “1…
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You CAN Wash Your Car In Direct Sun – Tips The Pros Use
Washing your car in direct sun is something that has been frowned upon for decades. Everyone tells us that it can’t be done – from wise family members to the product manufacturers themselves. Washing your car in direct sun is possible as long as you adjust your process. You’ll need to work quickly, choose the…
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How To Dress Off Road Tires Without Any Sling On Your Paint
Dressing aggressive off road tires properly is something I’ve always struggled with. I’ve tried lots of products and techniques, but none of them gave me the results I was looking for. I prefer to use thick, water-based tire gels on regular street tires, but treating all terrain and mud tires the same way just doesn’t…
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11 Mistakes Beginner Detailers Often Make
We’ve all been there. Those of us that take pride in detailing our vehicles all have something that we look back on and think “I can’t believe I did that!” None of us were born knowing how to clean a car or polish paint. We’ve all had to learn. And a lot of that learning…
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How To Apply A Paint Sealant: The Absolute Best Method
Sure, ceramic coatings are great when used for their intended purpose. But I maintain my opinion that paint sealants and waxes are still worthwhile products. The problem is that paint sealants are often cast away as “yesterday’s news” and they’re constantly living in the shadows of their newer, stronger, and fancier younger brother – the…
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How to Tell If Your Car Has Single Stage Paint
The other day, I had a conversation with a friend about the paint on an Acura Integra Type R he’s currently restoring. We were discussing how much life could be brought back to the car with a paint correction. Based on the paint’s dull and faded appearance, my first instinct was that it was single…
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12 Awesome Detailing Shortcuts (That Actually Work!)
If you’re the type of car owner that loves DIY detailing, you already know how long and tedious the process can be. It takes a lot of effort, some skill, and most importantly, time. Reading any of the usual self-help style finance books will reveal that most of those “gurus” don’t measure wealth in dollars.…