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…
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,…
I recently received a foam cannon upgrade thanks to the guys over at MJJC Foam Cannon. This upgrade came just in time as my old cannon was getting a bit tired after serving me well for the past number of years. The previous lance I was using was also an MJJC product, but an older version with a completely different design. I wasn’t aware that they had now released a “Pro” version which came with a few design upgrades over…
I was surprised to hear that one of my favourite car detailing brands Bilt Hamber were releasing some new products. I have always admired the Bilt Hamber brand as I feel that they perform a lot better than some of the competition with less marketing hype and are always price their products reasonably. They don’t release new products very often but their new offering is something they call their “Touch System“. This new system comprises of two separate products called…
Following on from some of my recent posts about maintaining my Ceramic Coating application, another product that I picked up shortly after applying the coating was CarPro reset. I have heard many great things about this shampoo and it comes highly rated on most detailing sites and forums, and some claim it to be one of the best shampoos available to buy. Up until now, I was using Auto Wash by Bilt Hamber and I found it exceptional in terms…
Knowing how to remove wax from a car is a necessary skill that every detailer, both amateur and professional should be comfortable with. Even in 2020 with so much information at hand both on detailing forums and youtube channels, there is still some confusion around this topic. The good news is that despite all the misinformation out there, the process for doing this is quite straightforward! In this post, I will cut through a lot of the BS out there…
Following on from my last post which discussed what can go wrong when applying a ceramic coating to your car, I thought it would be a good idea to follow up with a post on a topic which also relates to the subject but gets equally as much attention, and for good reason. This question is “How Do I Wash My Car After Ceramic Coating?” Although it may seem like a simple question, the answer is not so simple, and…
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…
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…
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…