Brake dust bonded to alloy wheels is hard to clean unless you have the right cleaning tools. These new detailing products make it super easy to dissolve black stains. Don’t use these items to clean your wheels. Oven cleaner. Steel wool. Vinegar. Scrubbing sponge. Scour pads. Wire brush. Best products to clean alloy wheels. Meguiar’s…
Once you have tried polishing your car by hand you quickly realize it’s going to take a long time and your arm is going to ache for days. It’s time to get a Dual Action DA Polisher. The Porter Cable 7424xp is my top choice because of its value for money. I also have the…
UV light and heat from the sun can cause to paint to oxidize and fade over time. The clear coat on modern cars offers lots of protection. But adding wax or sealant will protect your clear coat and keep your car looking glossy and clean for longer. The simplest think you can do is to…
It’s not easy to have a clean and shiny car over the winter months. Especially of you have snow and ice where you live. But even if you have just cold rain and some frost there are some things you can do to keep your car looking good and to protect its shine for the…
Have you ever noticed that some new cars seem to lose their shine in just a few weeks? Yet some keep their it for years. You probably think the owners of these shiny cars spend hours every weekend with their polishing machine and expensive wax. The truth is there are a number of things that…
My first really bad experience with water spots on black paint happened when a sprinkler sprayed water on one side of my car. The water spots were incredibly difficult to remove. It’s very easy to scratch your paint while doing this. This post will show you the steps I followed to successfully remove my water…
Using a microfiber towel to remove moisture from your car is one of the best ways to prevent water spots forming on your car paint. Dust is attracted to wet paint so getting rid of excess water safely will help keep it clean and dry. Don’t let your car dry naturally. Don’t use a bathroom…
An electric pressure washer with a snow foam cannon is a fantastic tool to help you safely wash your car. The amount of pressure needed for detailing a car is not that high but a more powerful washer is needed if you also want to use it to clean your driveway or deck. Attaching…
Use an anti-static spray detailer after each wash. Dust sticks easily to a black car and static electricity is partially to blame. Check that the products you buy have anti-static properties. Some waxes such as carnauba wax seem to attract dust. Try Chemical Guys Speed Wipe Quick Detailer. Never dry your car with a bathroom…
Got to love that new car smell. And that perfect shine in the showroom, it’s hard to stop smiling as you sit into your new pride and joy for the first time. But car dealers can be a bit lazy and may not have protected the car properly. They may have washed it with…