Darren, Author at DriveDetailed

You Can Now Pick Up Your Favourite Detailing Products Through The DriveDetailed Store!

March 15, 2023 Darren Comments 0 Comment

There have been some recent exciting developments behind the scenes at DriveDetailed which will enable readers of the blog to buy their favourite detailing products from various leading brands directly through the DriveDetailed blog! I have partnered with a company called Creatorstash which allows me to curate and offer a large selection of products from the leading brands in detailing, such as P&S, Hyperclean, Lithium AutoCare, Oberk and more. On the store, you will find all the categories which should…

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New MJJC Foam Cannon S V3.0 Review

February 28, 2023 Darren Comments 0 Comment

Regular readers of this blog will know that I am a big fan of MJJC products, especially their foam cannons. Over the past few years, I have been using their cannons exclusively as I find them excellent value at the price point given the performance they offer, compared to some other brands. My cannon of choice at the moment is their Foam Cannon Pro V2.0 (which also won Best Snow Foam Lance 2021 in the Auto Express competition) MJJC have…

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Garage Therapy One Car Shampoo V2 Review

February 9, 2023 Darren Comments 1 comment

Due to a very rainy winter season here in Ireland, I found myself washing my car more regularly than ever this year. Every time it seemed that I was on top of keeping my car clean, it would be filthy again in a matter of hours. As a result of this constant cleaning, I found myself using a huge amount of products quite quickly, and it was no surprise that it was the shampoo that was the hardest hit. Once…

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MJJC Snow Foam Review

November 21, 2022 Darren Comments 0 Comment

Over the past number of weeks here in Cork in Ireland, we have gotten some pretty crappy weather. Day in, and day out we have been battered by heavy rain and high winds with no end in sight. As much as I like to battle the elements and try to keep my car as clean as possible, there was just no point. At any stage when I tried to wash the car, it would be dirty again in a matter…

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DriveDetailed Update – Where I’ve been!

November 15, 2022 Darren Comments 2 comments

To those of you who follow this blog, you may have been wondering why there have been no updates or posts for quite a long time(over a year now in fact!). I thought now would be a good time to give you guys an update, as I plan to hopefully return to posting more regularly here in the near future as things begin to settle down for me. First of all, thank you to those who reached out to me…

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New BMW customization capabilities unlocked with the OBDeleven application

October 13, 2022 Darren Comments 0 Comment

With a new solution on the market, BMW drivers will now be able to customize and refine their driving experience with a few clicks on their smartphone even without any programming knowledge. The application, together with OBDeleven, a small Bluetooth device has customization and diagnostic features that are easy to use and intuitive, allowing every driver to make changes to their vehicles. Officially licensed by the BMW Group, the application will work with: BMW (F, G, and I-series) MINI (F-series) …

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Steering Wheel Cleaner – What’s Best to Use?

October 7, 2021 Darren Comments 3 comments

One aspect of interior detailing which is often overlooked by most is a vehicles steering wheel. Many may not even realize it, but the steering wheel is arguably one of the dirtiest parts of a car due to it being constantly touched by the driver. Over time, dirt, grease, sweat, oils from our hands and bacteria can build up on the steering wheel’s surface. A dirty steering wheel does not only affect the appearance of the interior of a car,…

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Shine Armor Quick Coat Review – Believe The Hype?

June 30, 2021 Darren Comments 3 comments

If you are in any way involved or interested in the detailing scene and have a social media account, either on Instagram or Facebook, you have no doubt at some point been bombarded with advertisements and videos related to Shine Armor products. I remember a time where I could not go a day without something about Shine Armor popping up on my feed. This used to bug me just a little, that is until I watched one of the videos,…

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Clay Towel Vs Clay Bar : What’s the Difference?

May 19, 2021 Darren Comments 2 comments

There are many different options available these days for detailers who want to remove embedded contaminants from the surface of a car. These products come in the form of Clay Bars, Clay Mitts, Clay Towels or even special pre-wash sprays which can break down and remove 99% of particles that may be present on the paintwork. It is great to be spoiled for choice when it comes to selecting a product for a specific job, but that presents a different…

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How To Permanently Restore Black Plastic Trim (Easy Fix)

April 13, 2021 Darren Comments 11 comments

One thing that can always ruin the look of a freshly detailed car is where the black plastic trim areas of the bodywork have faded. These areas which were once a deep black color when they left the factory, change to an old and tired looking grey(sometimes almost white) color over time. As with any exterior car features, it’s exposed to the elements and is therefore prone to fading at some point in the vehicles life. You could spend hours…

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