How to Clean Headlights and Restore Them the Right Way
At some point you will take a step back to admire your detailing efforts and realize something is off. That showroom quality is almost there,…
Exterior
A collection of tips, guides, and tutorials on cleaning and detailing the exterior of vehicles. This includes paint, plastics, windows, engine bay, undercarriage, wheels, tires, and everything in between.
Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Microfiber
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…
[Hands-On Review] Britemax Iron Max
First off, what is an iron remover and why do you need it? An iron remover is a chemical decontamination product that helps pull iron…
[Hands-On Review] McKee’s 37 Xtreme Iron Remover
First off, what is an iron remover and why do you need it? An iron remover is a chemical decontamination product that helps pull iron…
Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Clay Bars for Auto Detailing
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…
How to Hand Wash a Car Without a Hose – Rinseless Bucket Washing Guide
I think you’ll agree with me when I say: Washing a car without access to a hose is an unpleasant chore. What if it doesn’t have to…
Ultimate Waterless Car Wash Guide
There is a satisfaction to soaking a sponge in a big bucket of soapy water or blasting your car with foam cannon. Then that spray…
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…….
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[Hands-On Review] McKee’s 37 Foaming Wheel Cleaner Gel
Wheels themselves are a complicated subject. Wheels are made of many kinds of metals and range from bare polished metal to a variety of coatings….
[Hands-On Review] Griot’s Garage 6 Inch Polisher (GG6) After 4 Years Use
NOTE: This polisher has been discontinued and replaced by the Griot’s Garage G9 6″ polisher with improved ergonomics and a 9mm throw (versus the 8mm…
Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Car Buffers
There are few areas in auto detailing that are as misunderstood than that of machine buffers and polishers. Anyone who has researched polishers in the…
Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Compounds and Polishes
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…
8 Best Electric Pressure Washers (Ideal for Car Detailing)
For cleaning your car, an electric pressure washer like the SunJoe SPX3000 takes things to a whole new level when compared to a plain old…
Best Electric Leaf Blower for Drying a Car
Leaf blowers make convenient car dryers. They are sold practically everywhere and can be very affordable by nature of supply and demand. The drawback to…
Best Wax for White Cars (The Sad Truth)
I wish I could tell you that there was a special wax just for white cars that made that white paint paint really pop. Unfortunately…
Best Wax for Black Cars (The Sad Truth)
Get ready to have your feelings hurt. The truth is that there is no best wax for specific colors of paint, especially black. Why then,…
7 Best Waterless Car Washes (Fast & Easy Detailing)
After waiting days for Sunday morning to come around so you can wash your beloved car, you wake to find dark clouds and rain. After…
Rupes LHR15 Mark III vs Rupes LHR21 Mark III
Do you know the differences between these two almost identical polishers? Don’t worry, you’re not the first person to wonder which one is the better…
4 Best Car Wash Shampoos (Ceramic Coating Safe)
As you’ve probably discovered, there are a lot of options for car shampoo and soap. How then, do you choose the best car wash soap?…
Ultimate Guide to Protective Paint Ceramic Coatings
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…