4 Best Portable Wet Dry Vacuums (Ideal for Car Cleaning)
Wet vac, wet & dry vac, shop vac, they have many names, sizes, and shapes. Vacuums are one of the most important tools in a…
Detailing
A collection of tips, guides, and tutorials on automotive detailing. We cover all aspects of automotive detailing and car care including interior, exterior, chemicals & supplies, and tools & equipment. Here you’ll find advice and personal experience on everything from washing and waxing to paint correction and ceramic coatings to vacuuming and carpet extraction.
3 Best Engine Degreasers (that Actually Work)
Ordinary all-purpose cleaners and automotive shampoos are no match for a nasty undercarriage or an oily engine bay. No, for tough jobs like that, you need to reach for a quality engine degreaser to cut the grim…
Best Clay Bar and Clay Bar Alternatives for Car Detailing
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…
Best Microfiber Car Drying Towels (Safe & Absorbent)
Whether you’re new to detailing or not, you’re sure to be overwhelmed by the seemingly endless options for drying towels. You have Chamois, Synthetic Chamois,…
Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to Car Covers
Deciding whether you need a car cover or not and choosing the best car cover for your needs can be overwhelming. I’ve created this guide…
[Hands-On Review] Meguiar’s Natural Shine Interior Protectant
After a recent trip to the local big box store I ran across Meguiar’s refreshed line of cleaning and detailing products. I’ve always been pleased…
8 Best Foam Guns and Foam Cannons (Fun & Effective)
A common question I see asked is, “Should I get a foam gun and if so which one?” The truth is the purpose of buying…
6 Best Rotary Polishers (Faster Paint Correction)
Rotary polishers have been around for years. They are the original electric circular polishers and continue to be popular for their speed, power, and efficiency….
5 Best Plastic Trim Restorers (that Actually Work)
More and more cars are being built with plastic trim in the high impact areas such as fender arches, rocker panels, bottoms of bumpers, tops…
3 Best Steam Cleaners for Chemical-Free Car Detailing
When it comes to detailing your vehicle, the care is… …well, all in the details. Put the bucket of soapy water and the chemical-laden upholstery…
7 Best Glass Cleaners for Car Detailing (that Actually Work)
There are few times in automotive detailing that the work you do making your car or truck look good can also make it safer. One…
11 Best Car Upholstery Cleaners (that Actually Work)
We live in a world of choices today. It doesn’t matter what you’re buying. You have a plethora of options and need to pick a…
8 Best Car Leather Conditioners (Worth Considering)
Originally, leather was dyed, and no other coatings were applied. You had to condition this non-coated leather regularly to keep it from drying out and…
6 Best Car Leather Cleaners (that Actually Work)
The jaw hangs, eyebrows raise, heart beats fluctuate, and lungs gasp for air. There are only two places a customer can be found in this…
[Review] McKee’s 37 Road Kill Bug Remover
I’ve always been a fan of Stoner’s Tarminator for removing stubborn bugs, sap, and tar spots on my vehicles. It just works and you can…
[Hands-On Review] McKee’s 37 SiO2 Ceramic Paint Coating
Update: It appears McKee’s has discontinued this product and replaced it with McKee’s MKCS-100 Coating. I recently went on a hunt for a paint coating…