How to Use a Clay Bar on Glass Safely
Clay bars are often used on a car’s paint to remove contaminants like tar, tree sap, bugs, water marks and iron fallout, giving the paint a smooth and slick feeling. But is it safe to use a clay bar on…
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Does Polishing Remove or Damage the Clear Coat Paint?
Polishing your car makes a permanent change to the clear coat paint on a car. It’s very important to understand what polishing actually does before using it on your car. It’s perfectly safe when done properly, but there are several…
Do You Have to Wax a Car After Polishing?
Waxing and polishing are two terms in the car world that are very often confused. They actually do completely different things to your car’s paint, and it’s really important to understand what they are, and perform the steps in the…
How Many Layers of Wax You Should Use on Your Car
One of the biggest questions car owners have about waxing, is about layering. How many layers should you use? How long should you wait between coats? Can you wax a car too much? In this article, I’ll be answering all…
Why You Should Never Use a Sponge to Wash Your Car
The vast majority of car owners use sponges to give their cars a good scrub down and remove all the dirt and grime on the paintwork. But most don’t know that they’re actually ruining the paintwork and causing hundreds of…
When You Should (And Shouldn’t) Use a Quick Detailer Spray
Quick detailer sprays are often marketed as products which enhance the gloss on your paintwork, add some protection, and remove light dust. But when should you actually use a quick detailer, and when is it not safe? In this article,…
Snow Foam vs Traffic Film Remover: Which Should You Use?
Snow foams and traffic film removers (TFRs) are often confused with one another, however they are two quite different products with different advantages and purposes. You’re probably looking at TFRs and snow foams as an effective way to remove road…
How to Properly Clean and Restore Exhaust Tips (With Pictures)
The exhaust tips are one of the most overlooked areas of a car when it comes to detailing and making it look brand new again. Nothing spoils the look of a freshly polished and waxed car, quite look ugly, rusty…
4 Essential Steps to Getting Wet Looking Paint
Every car owner wants that super glossy paintwork, but it can be hard to achieve if you don’t know how. There are actually several different steps that go into getting that wet-look finish. If you miss out a single one,…