Continuing from my last article on what is the best wash mitt for avoiding paint scratches on your car’s paintwork, I decided to pick up a new wash mitt to test out on my car and put it through its paces. My old car wash mitt has lasted me a very long time but it was time for a refresh, so I decided to pick up this product from a well-known company on the detailing scene called Gtechniq. Gtechniq detailing…
It may seem counterintuitive, but one of the riskiest activities for your car’s paintwork is the seemingly innocent act of washing and drying it. When I tell people this, I’m often met with funny looks. While I admit I can be a bit mad in some ways, this isn’t one of them. Many car owners, brimming with good intentions, spend their Sunday mornings in the driveway, armed with a bucket and sponge, inadvertently compromising the overall finish of their vehicle….
There’s really nothing that grinds your gears more than polishing your car’s exhaust tips only to discover those pesky orange spots tarnishing the shine of your tailpipes. This is a little misadventure I found myself in recently, and I gotta tell you, seeing it for the first time on the exhaust surface was quite the unwelcome surprise. Without missing a beat, I sprinted to my laptop and fired up Google, typing in everything from “how to get rid of rust…
Car enthusiasts know that maintaining a vehicle’s appearance is not only a source of pride but also essential for preserving its value. One very important, and often overlooked step in the decontamination stage of detailing, is the process of claying the car. If by chance you are new to the detailing scene, you might not have heard of claying (clay bar treatment as it can also be referred to), which is a process in which you remove embedded contaminants from…
If you’ve landed here after checking out our Snow Foam article, chances are you’re now convinced that incorporating a snow foaming or pre-cleaning step in your car cleaning routine is a must. That’s great! A question that often pops up is, “What’s the best foam cannon for applying snow foam to my car?” Well, my answer would be: it depends. There are several ways to approach this, and it boils down to the equipment you already have (for example, if…
Poorboy’s World is a highly regarded name in the car care industry, recognized by both amateurs and professionals. Their products have garnered a large and loyal following due to their ease of use, impressive results, and affordability when compared to other brands. While many brands lure enthusiasts with expensive, cleverly designed packaging, Poorboy’s World chose to let their product performance speak for itself. Instead of investing in extravagant packaging, Poorboy’s concentrated on creating products that deliver exceptional results. In this…
There are few things in life more infuriating than spending hours cleaning your beloved car, only to have a pesky bird or pigeon ruin your hard work with a fresh dropping. It can feel like these birds have been watching and waiting for the perfect moment to strike, and the moment you turn your back, SPLAT – there’s another mess to clean up. Sometimes it feels like it’s intentional, and you can almost hear them laughing at your misfortune. Unfortunately,…
In one of my recent posts, I emphasized the importance of “safe drying” in car care and how it can make a huge difference in maintaining the condition of your car’s paintwork. If you haven’t read it yet, you can find the full post here. I discussed various dos and don’ts of drying your car, along with my recommended methods for achieving the best results without compromising on safety. To give you a quick recap, here’s what NOT to use: …
One of the most commonly neglected steps in the car cleaning process, particularly by inexperienced car detailers, is the post-wash drying phase. I confess that I, too, was once guilty of skipping this critical step while learning the ropes of proper car maintenance and caring for my first car years ago. However, once you integrate this vital stage into your car cleaning routine, you will never look back. It will make a significant difference in the overall finish and appearance…
There are very few things in life that will give you the same satisfaction as using a machine polisher on your car for the first time, whether it be just for gloss enhancement or to carry out a bit of paint correction on some unsightly swirl marks or scratches in the paint. I remember the excitement of getting my first car polisher ( Kestral Das-6 ) as a Christmas present years ago very clearly. I had butterflies in my stomach…