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Car care is a surprisingly complicated subject these days, reflecting technological advances in both the material construction of modern cars and product technologies, and the drive to make modern car care products more environmentally friendly. Nevertheless, we should never forget that achieving amazing car care results is not a dark art; it simply requires careful consideration of the surfaces being worked on, the use of high quality products and the application of sensitive and appropriate techniques...
Safe Washing And Drying
Washing is the process of removing loose grime from the exterior surfaces of your car and should normally be done on a weekly or fortnightly basis. In the following guide, find out about the benefits a lambswool ...
wash mitt offers over a traditional yellow sponge, how to use the two bucket method, when to use a microfibre wash mitt, how to wash and rinse exterior surfaces efficiently, how to dry exterior surfaces safely, and the benefits a microfibre drying towel offers over a traditional chamois leather.
Decontaminating Paint
Over time, it is not unusual for automotive paint finishes to become slightly rough to the touch due to the gradual accumulation of various surface contaminants that are too firmly bonded to be removed by normal ...
washing alone. In this guide, find out how to check if your paint has acquired bonded surface contaminants, how to remove stubborn tar spots and baked on bug splatter, what a clay bar is for, and how to use a clay bar and clay lubricant to remove bonded inorganic contaminants safely and effectively.
What Does Polishing Do?
Polishing is a broad term for a range of processes designed to either remove or mask sub-surface paint defects and greatly enhance surface gloss in readiness for sealant or wax protection. In this guide, find out about ...
what polishing does and why it is the secret to achieving an amazing finish, how to assess the condition of automotive paint, what the differences are between compounds, polishes, glazes and chemical paint cleaners, how to polish your paint effectively by hand, and how to polish your paint safely by machine.
What Polish Should I Use?
Somewhat surprisingly, paint hardness actually varies significantly between different makes of car, and also in some cases between different ages of the same make and model of car. The reasons why this is so are quite ...
complicated, but suffice to say it is extremely important that paint hardness is properly taken into account when polishing, because if it is not then inappropriate polishing products and pads may be selected that either remove too much paint or turn out to be completely ineffective.
Choosing Paint Protection
Once cleaned and polished, all painted surfaces should be protected with either a good quality natural carnauba wax or a synthetic polymer sealant if the long-term quality of the finish is to be preserved ...
In this guide, find out about the differences between natural carnauba waxes and synethetic polymer sealants, how to tell how well protected your paint is, how your choice of last step product can affect the appearance of your paint, and which sealants and waxes we think work best on various coloured cars.
Quick Detailing - The Facts
Quick detailing is a term used to describe how you can maintain the appearance of your car after washes using products that you simply spray on and then immediately buff off using a microfibre towel. However, in some parts ...
of the world quick detailing is also used as a substitute for normal washing and some degree of confusion has arisen in terms of understanding what is and isn't safe. In this guide, we discuss the origin of quick detailing products and comment on their suitability for maintenance and washing.
Caring For Wheels And Tyres
Rims and tyres are subject to contamination by brake dust and road grime on a continual basis and are probably the hardest part of your car to maintain to a high standard. In this guide, find out how to wash ...
and clean alloy rims and wheel covers, how to remove stubborn accumulations of brake dust safely and effectively, how to clean and protect tyres, and how to apply sealant protection to alloy rims and wheel covers and prevent corrosion from setting in and causing permanent damage.
Caring For Modern Engines
Engine bay detailing is not something many people do. This may be because it seems like a lot of hard work when very few people will see it, or because the task appears to be too challenging. However, a clean engine ...
bay can add to the value of your car when it comes to selling it and undoubtedly makes servicing easier. In this guide read about how to clean your engine using degreasers, how to rinse off your engine safely using a hose, and how to clean and protect plastic trims and rubber hoses, all in under an hour.
Caring For Interior Surfaces
The interiors of cars are often subject to as much abuse as the exterior surfaces, yet are often neglected when it comes to detailing. It wasn't long ago that the state of the nation's car interiors made the news; apparently ...
a very high percentage harbour levels of dirt and bacteria that are potentially unsafe to human health! In this guide, find out how to clean and protect the interior surfaces in your car, including leather and fabric seats and trims, carpets and mats, plastic and vinyl surfaces, and the glass.
