If you want to achieve a serious deep mirror finish on your black paint you’ll need to polish it. A black car will benefit hugely from the finishing polishing stage of detailing. It’s even possible to make your car shine better than it did in the showroom. But there are a number of things you…
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…
I’ve been using detailing products for years and an All-Purpose Cleaner is key to getting your car interior clean quickly and easily. The best APC for me has recently changed. This new product will save you time and money and give you perfect results without damaging your car’s interior or exterior. 1. Chemical Guys Nonsense…
In this article I will talk about the types of buffing or polishing pads that are needed for polishing and buffing black cars. The same pads can be used in any color car but I will focus on black because it’s less forgiving and more care is required. A super high gloss shine is what…
A snow foam cannon attached to a pressure washer will generate thick suds provided you have a good combination of 1. Pressure washer, 2. Foam Cannon, 3. Snow Foam Shampoo. So what should the best foam cannon soap do anyway? Snow foam soap is designed to be used with a foam cannon in the pre-wash…
Covering your pride and joy in thick foam looks so cool. All the best detailing videos on YouTube do it. But does it actually do anything? Why spend the extra time and money doing this and what techniques should you use to get the best results? These are exactly the questions I had before I…
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…
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…
So you’ve decided you want to take good care of your car. Welcome to the club. I’ve been obsessing over black cars for more years than I’m ready to admit. Keeping a black car or any dark color clean and shining is not something to be taken lightly. It needs plenty of TLC to keep…