Stains Happen! Your beautiful automobile is graced with suede or Alcantara fabrics and you follow all the current guidelines to care for your car’s interior. But still, somehow, it happens: The suede or Alcantara gets dirty or stained. As the anger and frustration boil, you consider banishing the culprit to The Wall. Till you realize, […]
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[Review] Audew Portable Air Pump
There is more to keeping your car clean than just washing, polishing, and waxing them. Routine maintenance also plays a hand. One thing I never see talked about in the auto detailing circles when it comes to wheels and tires is proper inflation. When your tires are low you will wear out the edges faster […]
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Top 5 Best Plastic Trim Restorers for Detailing (2019)
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 of pickup bed rails, etc… This plastic is great for taking abuse and being easy to replace without worrying about paint color matching. However… The plastic used on car, truck, […]
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Ultimate Guide to Car Carpet Cleaning
Of all the surfaces of your car, the carpet experiences the most abuse and subsequently is the most difficult to clean. Unless you have the right tools and utilize the right methods you will struggle with getting your carpets clean. Unfortunately, the right tools are expensive and without them your results will likely be poor. […]
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Ultimate Guide to Glass Cleaning and Sealing
Glass cleaning is something I take pretty seriously. Not only do clean, spot free windows look awesome. They also increase the safety of driving your vehicle dramatically. This is a benefit to both you and everyone around you, a rarity in auto detailing. Properly cleaned and treated windows will be crystal clear, almost invisible, even […]
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Ultimate Guide to Tire Cleaning and Detailing
Considering how important tires are to the overall appearance and performance of a car, I’m always surprised how neglected they are, even by enthusiasts. Most people just spray on a thick coat of some no-name greasy silicone based “tire shine” and call it good. Bad. Just bad. Tires are somewhat of a sacrificial part of […]
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Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to Car Covers
Deciding whether you need a car cover or not and choosing the best car cover can be overwhelming. I’ve created this guide to help you better understand car covers and what to look for when buying one so you don’t end up with buyer’s remorse. The truth is the right car cover can make your […]
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Top 7 Best Rotary Polishers for Detailing (2019)
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. This is especially true for professional detailers and dedicated hobbyists. I typically recommend Dual Action Orbital polishers to beginners because they are stupid safe on your paint whereas rotary polishers […]
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[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 with Meguiar’s products (especially their Ultimate Compound and Ultimate Polish) so decided to poke around in their selection. I needed a new one step plastic, rubber, and leather protectant so […]
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Top 8 Best Foam Guns and Foam Cannons for Detailing (2019)
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 a foam gun or foam lance is more about making washing your car more enjoyable than it is about getting cleaner or speeding up your washing routine. There is some […]
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