Category: Detailing
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I Found The Best Leaf Blower For Drying Your Car
Most of the leaf blowers on the market will do a decent job of drying your car. You don’t need to spend a ton of time picking one out. More power is always better in this case though. My personal favorite leaf blower: In my opinion, the Worx WG520 is the best leaf blower for…
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All-In-One Polish vs a One Step Correction: The Difference
An All-in-one polish (AIO) and a one step paint correction might sound like the same thing, but they’re not. Both involve machine polishing your paint. The products used, technique applied and time spent are very different though. An AIO polish is exactly what it sounds like – it includes both correction and protection in one…
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Is Ceramic Coating Worth It? The Unbiased Truth
In many cases, ceramic coating your paint is absolutely worth the price. It provides great protection against contaminants and minor scratches, all while making the vehicle much easier to clean up. Coatings aren’t for every car or owner though. It really comes down to how you use and care for it. During my detailing years,…
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The Difference Between A Rinseless and Waterless Wash
For decades, there has only been one way to wash a vehicle – with soap and a mitt. We now have some new options to safely wash a vehicle. That begs the question: what’s the difference between a rinseless wash and waterless wash? A waterless wash comes in a spray bottle and is applied to…
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My Optimum No Rinse Review (Plus 7 Alternate Uses!)
I have been reviewing and testing Optimum No Rinse in many different situations for the last 6+ years. I’ve found what it’s good at, where it comes up short, and 7 helpful alternate uses that can save you money. Optimum No Rinse Overview Optimum No Rinse (or ONR for short) is the pioneer of rinseless…
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STOP Using Leather Conditioner – Use This Instead:
I often get asked what the best leather conditioner for your car is. My answer might not be what you’d expect because it isn’t actually a “conditioner” at all! As a society, we’ve been taught that cheap cars have cloth seats, and expensive ones have leather. We’re also charged a premium for leather when we…
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How To Restore Yellow Headlights: A 9-Step Guide
Yellow headlights can be restored as long as they are made of plastic and not glass. The failed UV coating that causes the yellowing needs to be removed with sandpaper, then the headlights can be polished back to clarity. This can typically be done within an hour. We can do this job the same way…