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Tips for Polishing Pad Cleaning & Care

Tips for Polishing Pad Cleaning & Care

Behind skill, polishing pad and the compound choice is at the forefront of getting the best result safely when polishing your car. When you are kind to your pads you should get somewhat decent durability out of them. I often get asked, “Can you Reuse Polishing Pads?”. Of course, you can, once you maintain them properly. When I first started learning how to polish my own car, I took very little care of the pads ( I did not know…

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Best Shampoos for Ceramic Coated Cars

Best Shampoos for Ceramic Coated Cars

One question I get asked all the time by email is “How do I wash my car after I get a ceramic coating applied?” Since this seems to be a common question people have, I thought it would be worth my while doing a little blog post on the topic, to help clear up some of the confusion and help people get the best out of their ceramic coating application. One common myth about Ceramic Coatings is that once they…

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Washing Your Car in the Rain – Madness or Genius?

Washing Your Car in the Rain – Madness or Genius?

Regular readers of this blog know that I am currently living in Ireland. One thing we are not short of here in this country is rain. I am not even exaggerating when I say that it could rain for most of the year here, even during the summer months. Ireland is a beautiful country and I love living here, but I must admit it is not the ideal place to live if you love keeping your car as clean as…

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How To Remove Sunscreen Stains From Car Paint

How To Remove Sunscreen Stains From Car Paint

A friend of mine contacted me during the week and asked me what the best way to remove “Fingerprint marks” from a car’s paint. He said he tried to wash the car but the marks remain, so he was unsure of what to do next. This was an immediate red flag for me as usual, you can remove any fingerprint marks from car paint with a couple of sprays of a good Quick Detailer, and some buffing with a Microfiber…

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AFFORDABLE CAR TECH IN 2019: TECH TO HELP YOU GET MORE OUT OF YOUR CAR

AFFORDABLE CAR TECH IN 2019: TECH TO HELP YOU GET MORE OUT OF YOUR CAR

What price do you put on feeling safe when you step into your car? In 2019 there’s an array of wonderful and exciting car tech that makes driving more fun. However, getting the most from your car should really be about safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency. These three great pieces of car tech give you all that…and more. Recommended reading: WHAT IS THE BEST PRESSURE WASHER FOR CAR DETAILING? Never worry about a flat battery again I’ll let you in on…

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Xtrons Audi TT Installation – How to & Product Review

Xtrons Audi TT Installation – How to & Product Review

As some of you may already know I recently changed my car to a MK2 Audi TTRS. I have owned the car for a couple of months now and I must say it is the best car I have ever owned. Both the looks and the performance are amazing. Although I bought this car mainly for the driving experience, one thing that it was lacking was the “tech” in the car – particularly the radio and entertainment system. It begs…

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7 Best Ways to Care For Your Vehicle This Winter

7 Best Ways to Care For Your Vehicle This Winter

This Article was sent over to us from our friends over at Nationwide Auto Transportation .  The guys over there have sent in some tips to help you and your car survive the winter ahead! As the chilly temperatures start to wrap their cold, hard fingers around the northern parts of the continent, the time is here to start winterizing your car. This is an especially important practice if you’re going to be driving in the snow or on icy roads….

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