Washing your car might seem like a simple task. Just get the dirt off and you are done. How hard can that be? But it’s a lot more complicated than that. One question that often comes up is whether or not a pre-wash is worth it for cars. The answer is, yes! A pre-wash can…
Swirl marks can make a vehicle’s paint appear dull and faded. It’s not easy to remove them so learning to prevent swirl marks will make your life easier. They are difficult to avoid. But there are steps you can take that will greatly reduce the chance of creating new swirl marks once you understand what…
The good news is washing a black car isn’t that hard. And the reward is a clean and shiny black car that stays looking good for years. With the right technique, we can avoid creating scratches, swirl marks, and water spots on our beautiful black paint. Washing your car the wrong way is one of…
We all dream of a gleaming shine on our cars. The weekend is coming and I want my car to look good. No, I want it to look amazing. You don’t need to be a professional detailer to get great results when waxing your car. Many people don’t get the results they hoped for when…
You might think to yourself that washing my car can’t be that hard. And if your only goal is to get the dirt off then yes. It’s not that difficult. But did you know that you are almost certainly scratching your car every time you wash it? I’m not talking about deep scratches. I’m talking about…
The number of car waxes available on the market today is incredible. I’m one of those people who likes to try different products and see what they do. People don’t wax their cars like they used to. The popular choice these days is a Si02 spray sealant. These are great products but what else is…
Car paint can benefit greatly from being polished. It will restore the shine and increase the value of the car. But you can damage your paint if you do it too often. Quick Answer You should polish your car at least once a year. Polish and compound are abrasive so should not do it very…
Black is probably the most stunning color a car can have. No other color can look soooo good. That perfect shine is just so rewarding on a sunny day. But black cars take a little more work to get those rewards. Black scratches easily. It gets dirty easily. Water spots when it rains. Dust when…
You might have heard somewhere that you shouldn’t take a car to a car wash, especially a black car. I did some research to find out what kind of damage can be done. And what are the options available to black car owners? Its not a good idea to take a black car though…
“Black isn’t a color, it’s a part-time job”. So goes the saying. Let’s look at the pros and cons and why I believe black cars are better and have advantages and aren’t that hard to keep clean. The truth is, nothing beats a black car. Especially a shining black car. On the flip side….