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…
Tools & Equipment
A collection of tips, guides, and tutorials on automotive detailing tools and equipment. These are the tools, machines, and other permanent equipment in your arsenal. Here you will find information on everything from polishers to vacuums to extractors.
Epic Glossary of Auto Detailing Terms and Acronyms
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…
Ultimate Guide to Foam Guns and Foam Cannons
The usefulness of the foam gun or foam cannon has been hotly debated amongst car enthusiasts and detailers for years. Some argue they are useless,…
Why Grit Guards are Worth it for Bucket Washing
What is a Grit Guard? Grit Guard is actually the name of a company. It’s often used to describe the Grit Guard insert. The Grit…
Should You Wear Hearing Protection and other PPE when Detailing?
Yes. Full stop. It doesn’t make any sense to spend gobs of time and money trying to maintain your vehicle and then completely neglect your…
[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…
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…
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…
Griot’s Garage BOSS G15 vs BOSS G21
Do you know the differences between these nearly identical polishers? Don’t worry, you’re not the first person to wonder which one is the better choice…
Makita 9227c vs 9237c, 9237cx2, and 9237cx3
Makita 9227c vs 9237c Series – do you know the differences between these two almost identical buffers? Don’t worry, with almost identical specs and looks…
61 Polisher and Buffer Models: Complete Guide to EVERY MAKE AND MODEL
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,…
Griot’s Garage G15/G21 vs Rupes LHR15/LHR21 Mark III
This is very much a Ford vs Chevy kind of scenario. Both machines are very formidable long throw polishers. They will both get the same…
12 Best Corded Dual Action Polishers (In-Depth Look)
Polishers come in two main categories: Dual Action Random Orbital and Rotary buffers. If you’re looking for a machine polisher to speed up waxing your…
Best Blowers for Drying a Car (Purpose Built)
Any contact with your car’s paint increases the likelihood of scratches. That is a fact. When you are drying your car you should do your…
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…
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 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,…
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…