You can scratch your paint if you try to remove tar the wrong way. Don’t try to scrub or scrape the tar off. Instead use a dedicated tar remover to keep damage to a minimum. I’ve tried lots of them. Here is the best for all paint types and colors. Best Tar Remover Carpro Tar-X…
Nothing on the road beats a black car on a sunny day. But washing it and keeping it clean is a total pain in the you-know-what. And what if your black car has scratches you want to remove or cover? There are great waxes for that too. Only a black car owner can know the…
A quick detail spray, also called a quick detailer is one of my favorite car detailing products. They contain super slick ingredients that allow you to clean your car between washes without the use of water. Light dust and dirt are kept away from the paint surface by the liquid so you can safely wipe…
We all love our black cars but we know they need extra care. A good car wash soap should soften, lubricate and lift dirt away so you don’t have to scrub it. Putting too much pressure on your paint when washing will cause it to lose its shine very quickly. Car shampoo quality is a…
Sealants have come a long way in the last few years. About 5 years ago I would have said to leave sealants to the professional detailers and just tell you to stick to wax. You needed to keep older products away from plastic, rubber and glass because they leave a nasty stain. You needed to…
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…
Glaze or filler glaze is a secret weapon that doesn’t get enough attention. It’s job is a simple one. Hide fine scratches and boost gloss. But what’s the best glaze for black cars? Many glazes also contain polish that can help remove oxidization and smoothen down scratches. You can usually apply wax on top of…
Most cars end up with swirl marks at some point. Even brand-new cars straight from the dealership can have swirls. There are many causes of swirl marks but it’s usually down to improper washing and drying methods. Sometimes swirls are relatively light but other times they are really heavy. And those heavy swirl marks will…
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….
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….