Category: Automotive

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 […]

That ordinary all-purpose cleaner is no match for a nasty undercarriage or an oily engine bay.  No, for tough jobs like this, those in the know reach for a quality engine degreaser to cut the grim and grease.  The number of engine degreasers on the market attest to their value in the detailing world.  But with all the products to choose from, you may ask which degreaser is best for you?  What are the differences between products?  We asked these questions, and […]

There is nothing worse than rain and road spray pummeling your windshield, making it hard to see.  Even when you flick those brand-new wipers to the high setting, the slop is too much and you still can’t see.  Wouldn’t it be nice, and safer, if there was something you could do to improve your visibility in the rain?   Well there is plenty you can […]

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 best to reduce how much contact you have to make to get the job done. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to blow the water off of […]

Wet vac, wet & dry vac, shop vac, they have many names, sizes, and shapes. Vacuums are one of the most important tools in a detailer’s arsenal. They help remove the dirt and grit from the carpets, seats, crevices, and heck even the headliner. It’s simply amazing all the places that trap dirt in a […]

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 car or removing scratches from your paint then I recommend you look the dual action orbital polishers. Unlike rotary polishers, which spin in a single direction forced rotation, dual action […]