Regular readers of this blog will know that I recently applied a ceramic coating to my car at home on the driveway. The coating of choice that I used was CQuartz Lite by CarPro. When I was ordering all of the supplies I needed to coat my TT, I also picked up a few extra products that were recommended to maintain the coating and make sure that it was performing as intended for as long as possible. For those of…
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…
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…
As much as I love detailing products and trying out new gear, one type of product I never really bought into was the idea of “Drying Aids” or “Paint Moisturizers”. I always thought of them as a bit of a gimmick, and given how expensive it can be to stock up on all different types of detailing and cleaning products, I would never have thought that this was a necessity, so I never really bothered! It just so happens I…
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…