You may have heard that using a pressure washer to wash your car can damage your paint or trim. But how true is this statement? Lots of us use pressure washers to wash our car all the time. Are they safe? I’ve been using a pressure washer for years. And I like to keep my…
All car lovers know that a good coat of wax will add shine and protection to our paint. But what about black or grey plastic or rubber trim? Lots of us have large plastic fenders and we all have rubber seals around our windows. Car wax protects paint so it should protect plastic too, right?…
Scratched and faded black car paint doesn’t look very attractive. All we want is to have some decent shine. I’ve owned black cars for years and what annoyed me most was these mysterious scratches that would randomly appear. Black cars are great but scrapes and scratches seem to appear on them as if by magic. …
Meguairs Ultimate Compound and Meguiars Ultimate Polish are two hugely popular products in the world of car detailing. Both are fantastic products and I’ve tested both of them many times. They are both designed for use at a retail level which basically means that anyone can use them. They are also used by professional detailers….
I am a big fan of black cars and a big fan of clay bars. They are a vital tool for us black car freaks. But its super easy to scratch your car if you don’t buy the right one and learn the right way to use it. I have spent a lot of time testing…
A clay bar is an awesome detailing tool. It’s by far the best way to remove bonded contamination from automotive paint. This FAQ covers most of the beginner questions I see in online. I love the way my paint feels after I have used a clay bar. I have tried and tested many different types…
We all love our black cars. And we really love them when they shine. Waxing is the final stage in black car detailing. Getting this right and learning how to wax a black car safely will give you that showroom shine that you’ve been dreaming of. For me, waxing my car is one of the…
You cannot detail a car without good quality microfiber towels. They can be used and reused for a multitude of tasks such as waxing and polishing. They can soak up water when drying you car after a wash. But the number one thing we want from them is to keep scratches to an absolute minimum….
Hose pipes make it easy to wash your car. You can fill buckets and rinse dirt quickly. You can use a pressure washer and foam cannon. But in the real world, you may need to wash your car without a hose or water. This is especially true for you if … You live in a…
Wax costs money. I have spent a small fortune on it over the years. And applying wax takes time. So is waxing a car worth it? What does waxing your car do? Here are 7 benefits I found that will help you. Protect Resale Value. Protection from Weather Protection from Dirt Protect Paint from Rust…