Soft convertible canvas (cloth) tops on cars are waterproof when they just leave the factory. But their hydrophobic properties weaken with time, due to exposure to all the weather elements (UV rays, rain, snow, dust, dirt…). Since convertible tops have to stay waterproof all the time, it’s extremely important that you take care of them,…
I realized that many people have specific car detailing questions about the clear coat. So, I decided to write this article to answer all the questions beginner car detailers may ask about the clear coat. I’ll be focusing mostly on questions that are highly related to paint correction and paint protection since that’s what we…
Okay, you’ve finally done a clay bar treatment on your vehicle, and now it’s completely free of any contaminants. What are the next steps? Some people prefer to finish here, while others decide to polish the car as a final step. In this post, I’ll show you whether it’s important or not, according to my…
Even though clay bar decontaminates the car paint and leaves a smooth and clean finish, that doesn’t mean that you’re finished with detailing your car. You should always make additional detailing steps after clay bar treatment, and that’s the only way to keep your car’s paint fully protected. In this post, I’ll show you the…
A lot of new auto detailers are sometimes afraid to do mechanical paint decontamination because of the fear that the clay bar will scratch the paint and damage the clear coat. In this post, I’ll show you how clay bar affects car paint, whether it damages the paint, and what you can do about it….
If you ever have to remove (strip off) wax from your vehicle, here’s my guide on it. It’s slightly different than others on the web, but it works flawlessly, and I never have any leftover wax sitting on my car after following this process. This method also works even if the wax has just been…
There’s nothing worse than washing your car and seeing its still pretty dirty, no matter your effort. The good thing is that it’s an easy fix. You just have to pay more attention to certain things while washing your car. In this post, I’ll show you the top 10 reasons people’s cars are still dirty…
Having shiny motorcycle tires would look amazing. But you should think twice before buying a bottle of tire shine and spreading it across your tires. While tire shines are widely used for cars, when it comes to motorcycles, there are some important side effects that shouldn’t be neglected. In this post, we’ll talk about applying…
Did you know that sponges aren’t recommended for washing cars anymore? Washing your car with a sponge could lead to paint damage, and today, I’ll show you why car wash sponges should be avoided, and which products you should use to have a scratch-free wash every single time. Key Takeaways: Do Sponges Scratch Cars? Yes,…
One big benefit of hot over cold or warm water is that it removes stubborn dirt quicker and more easily. However, hot water might not be ideal for washing cars, and I’m going to answer this question thoroughly in this article. By the end of the post, you’ll see whether hot water is suitable for…