If you followed along in my article How to Wash Your Car without Destroying Your Paint you know that the less you touch your paint, especially with abrasive materials, the less scratches and marring you get. It is very important, then, that you understand the best ways to dry your car with the least amount of […]

I think you’ll agree with me when I say: The best way to learn is to start with the basics! Because I really really want you to learn how to take care of your awesome car, we are going to start with the absolute basics of not destroying your car’s paint while washing it. How […]

Getting lost in all the car detailing terms and acronyms? Well you’re in the right place. I’ve compiled this epic list of terms and acronyms to lay it all out for you. I’ve even given the best examples of products for each relevant term so you save your imagination for more important things! 2 Bucket […]

If I had to pick one thing that disturbs me the most that I see all too often it would be cars with trashed wheels. I don’t mean trashed as in curbed up. I mean caked in brake dust and other road grime. I’m sure you’ve seen it. The car is decently clean but the […]

You’ve probably heard of, seen, or used microfiber products. These days they are everywhere. What makes this tiny fiber so special? The answer is a lot more interesting that you think. Take a quick read through this guide to level up your microfiber knowledge! What is Microfiber? Microfiber is a specific type of very fine […]

For decades car owners, auto enthusiasts, and professionals have experimented with a variety of products in search of that one that not only had the perfect shine but was also easy to apply and long lasting. Fortunately we live in a time when that kind of a product has become a reality. I’d like to […]

I made this guide because there is a lot of misinformation on the internet about the different polishers and buffers available. The majority of reviews, lists, and guides are either confusing or just flat wrong. I’ve spent several weeks compiling information and combing it with my own personal experiences to try and make you the […]

What is a clay bar? What are clay bars made of? Quite a misnomer, clay bars aren’t actually made of clay. They are made of an elastic, malleable resin compound which is often formed into a block for distribution. You rub this block across your paint with the aid of a lubricant to help pull […]

The first thing I do when I buy a vehicle is remove the tacky dealership decals from the back of the car. Used car dealerships seem to be the worst offenders of this automobile abuse. Many car owners never bother to remove these decals which means many second hand cars have these stickers baked to […]

Unless the previous owner of your car polished the paint to a perfect finish and kept it that way your car can use a good polishing. That statement holds true for a new car or a car with new paint since high production demands rarely leave room for perfection before handing your car off to […]