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DIY Ceramic Coating Gone Wrong? Steps For Fixing

DIY Ceramic Coating Gone Wrong? Steps For Fixing

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I received some great feedback on one of my recent blog posts which detailed how to apply ceramic coating at home for beginners, with a lot of people expressing that they wanted to give it a try themselves. However, one common concern amongst readers was, what happens if the ceramic coating goes wrong? For many enthusiast detailers who have no experience working with ceramic coatings, it can be a daunting proposition, as there are plenty of horror stories online of…

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Audi TTRS Exhaust Flapper/Zip Tie Mod – How to

Audi TTRS Exhaust Flapper/Zip Tie Mod – How to

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One of my favourite things about my Audi TTRS is the note of that amazing 5-Cylinder engine.  The car sounds fantastic and even better when the Sport button is activated. Once sport mode is engaged, a flap in the exhaust is opened up which releases more of that great exhaust sound. One thing that annoyed me slightly was that I wanted this sport mode to be engaged all the time, but you need to press the sport button each time…

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5 Best Summer Tires & How to Maintain Them

5 Best Summer Tires & How to Maintain Them

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This week our friends over at SimpleTire have provided the DriveDetailed readers with a great article highlighting the best of the best summer tires available for your car in 2020. I personally run Michelin Pilot Sport 4 on my TTRS and cannot fault them. After receiving this guide, I think I will look to going to the next level and try out the Pilot Sport 4S this summer. If you want some tips on other types of tire , you…

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Best Quick Detailer Spray For Your Car 2021

Best Quick Detailer Spray For Your Car 2021

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Quick Detailer spays are one of the most popular types of products in the detailing world for as long as I can remember, and for good reason. They are versatile products that can be used in several different scenarios and can often leave quite an impressive finish on your paintwork with very little effort at all. One of the only problems I have with quick detailers is the amount of choice available when it comes to buying, the options are…

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How to Dry a Car Safely After Washing

How to Dry a Car Safely After Washing

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Believe it or not, one of the most important aspects of cleaning a car is the drying step after you have completed a wash. This stage in the detailing process is often overlooked and neglected by some with a little less experience and can make a huge difference to the finished product. There are many reasons why you should be drying a car correctly, both from a paint safety point of view and the overall finish and look of the…

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CarPro Elixir Quick Detailer Review

CarPro Elixir Quick Detailer Review

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CarPro Elixir is a product I have had recommended to me by others for as long as I can remember. As some of my regular readers will know, I recently did a guide on How to Apply Ceramic Coating. In this application, I used one of CarPro’s Ceramic Products called Cquartz Lite. Since I am keen to keep this coating looking and performing as best as possible I decided to pick up a few products to help maintain its appearance….

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TOUCHLESS CAR WASH
Are Touchless Car Washes Safe for Your Paint?

Are Touchless Car Washes Safe for Your Paint?

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One question I regularly get asked is how do I feel about automatic car washes, and right off the bat I will tell people that they are the root of all evil and will more than likely damage your cars paintwork and degrade the finish while giving your car a sub-par clean. If these automatic car washes are so bad then why do most of the general population use them on their cars? One word. Convenience! The average joe doesn’t…

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How Often Should You Wash Your Car?

How Often Should You Wash Your Car?

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One common question I see a lot coming into my inbox is “How often should I wash my car”? I always find this one a little difficult to answer directly, as there is no cut and dry right or wrong answer to this. In reality, there are a lot of factors that come into play when trying to advise on this topic, so I thought I would try to break them down and explain in this post, and provide some…

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Tips for Washing a Car in Sunshine and Hot Weather

Tips for Washing a Car in Sunshine and Hot Weather

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Several months back I wrote a blog post on tips for washing your car in cold weather during the winter months. This post received many positive reviews and reactions, which I was happy to see. With summer around the corner, I thought it might be a good idea to do something similar around how to wash a car during summer, and in particular while the sun is shining. Washing a car in direct sunlight and hot weather is something that…

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Graphene Coating for Cars – Why The Hype?

Graphene Coating for Cars – Why The Hype?

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If you have been following the world of detailing over the last number of years (As you are on this site, I’m assuming you have been!), you will be familiar with the concept of Ceramic Coatings and how they are used in the protection of automotive paint surfaces. The term “Ceramic” has become a sort of buzzword in the car cleaning world, with new products coming out every week claiming to contain ceramic technology. There is everything from Ceramic Shampoo’s…

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