Claying your car is one of those love it or hate it kind of things. On one hand it’s a very methodical relaxing motion that connects you with your car’s paint. On the other, it’s a long and tedious job that is easily ruined when you drop the clay and have to toss it (not […]
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Desert Detailing Project Truck: Part 2
With the truck home and the reality of a new paint job setting in, it was time to start “de-modding” it and stripping things back in preparation for paint. If you haven’t read it yet, check out Part 1 of the desert detailing truck story at the link below. Related: Desert Detailing Project Truck: Part 1 […]
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Desert Detailing Project Truck: Part 1
Ever wondered what kind of abuse trucks go through in the desert south west? Or what it would take to clean one up? Me neither…. …at least not until the only project truck I could find that had everything I wanted for a price I was willing to pay was located in Roswell, NM. For […]
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[Hands-On Review] Towel Titan Microfiber Towels & Mitts
Towel Titan recently reached out to me and wanted to know if I would like some of their towels in exchange for an honest review. You can see their selection of towels on Amazon here. Being a bit of a microfiber (and detailing product) nerd I was definitely interested. Currently my go to towel brand […]
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[Hands-On Review] AvalonKing ARMOR SHIELD IX DIY Kit
Recently AvalonKing reached out to me and wanted to know if I would be interested in trying out their Armor Shield IX ceramic coating. Having never heard of this product before I jumped to their website to check it out. I have to admit… I was a little impressed with the presentation of their product […]
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[Hands-On Review] Audew Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
As much as I love finding uses for my Shark Rotator, not every cleanup job warrants busting out a full size vacuum. Kitty kibbles that jumped out of the food dish, cheerios that leaped from their bowl onto the floor, pebbles and leaves that hitchhiked into your car’s floorboard, you get the picture. Sometimes you […]
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Prepping your Car for Winter: The Ultimate Detailing Guide
I live in a state that sees below freezing temps, snow, and ice for a third of the year. Over the years I have learned exactly what it takes to protect and preserve your car from Winter whether it’s a garage queen or your daily driver. It’s comforting to know that I don’t have an […]
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Should You Wear Hearing Protection and other PPE when Detailing? The Answers May Surprise You!
It doesn’t make any sense to spend gobs of time and money trying to maintain your vehicle and then completely neglect your own body. Auto detailing is a fun hobby and career but it can definitely take its toll on your body if you let it. What could possibly be so dangerous about detailing? Glad […]
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Recommended Auto Detailing Supplies for Beginners
I think you’ll agree that starting out in the detailing hobby can be overwhelming. If it weren’t, then the most common question about detailing wouldn’t be “What should I buy as a beginner to detailing?” and the auto detailing sub Reddit wouldn’t be filled with people asking detailers to look over their list of potential […]
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Best Clay Bars and Clay Bar Alternatives w/ Buyer’s Guide (2019)
There are some detailing steps that many do-it-yourselfers blindly accept as reserved for professional detailers or serious automotive devotees. One procedure that falls into this category is the use of a clay bar. But in reality, claying is easy to do and waxing or polishing a surface that remains contaminated after washing makes no sense […]
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