There are many different options available these days for detailers who want to remove embedded contaminants from the surface of a car. These products come in the form of Clay Bars, Clay Mitts, Clay Towels or even special pre-wash sprays which can break down and remove 99% of particles that may be present on the paintwork. It is great to be spoiled for choice when it comes to selecting a product for a specific job, but that presents a different…
One thing that can always ruin the look of a freshly detailed car is where the black plastic trim areas of the bodywork have faded. These areas which were once a deep black color when they left the factory, change to an old and tired looking grey(sometimes almost white) color over time. As with any exterior car features, it’s exposed to the elements and is therefore prone to fading at some point in the vehicles life. You could spend hours…
One big announcement made by Turtlewax not long ago was that they were introducing a new PRO LINE range of their hybrid solutions products. The main thing that got my interest in this launch was that this new line utilized Graphene technology. This caught me by surprise as I feel that Turtlewax initially arrived late in the game with Si02 and “Ceramic” products, however, they seem to be out of the trap early in the Graphene infused product market. As…
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…
Years ago when I was first getting into detailing, the most popular type of car paint protection came in the form of Carnauba wax products. Although it may not seem like too long ago, the car care industry and technologies utilized in the products available have advanced rapidly in quite a short space of time. It is quite a common thing nowadays that the bigger brands have ditched their wax-based products entirely and are focusing on newer and more advanced…
It is just coming up on 9 months since I applied Carpro Cquartz Lite to the paintwork of my TT. This has been a fantastic product and I can’t recommend it enough for people looking for an “entry” level ceramic coating for their car. Given that this product was as beginner-friendly as ceramic can get, I knew that it wouldn’t be as durable as some of the longer-lasting coatings available, and I was ok with that. The claimed durability of…
Knowing how to use a clay bar on a car is one of the most important skills you should learn when it comes to detailing. Whether you are an amateur or a professional, using a clay bar is something that you are going to come up against if you are chasing that perfect finish. One area of the claying process that is commonly misunderstood or not executed correctly is around using a lubricant between the cars paintwork and the clay…
It’s that time of the year again when Meguiars announce their line of upcoming products. 2021 looks set to get some nice new additions to the Meguiars range. Lets take a look below! Source – Here Meguiar’s® Hybrid Paint Coating Meguiar’s Hybrid Paint Coating is a feat of modern chemistry, blending the best attributes of traditional ceramic paint coatings with the advantages of our proprietary Hybrid Polysiloxane Technology. The results? Our most chemically resistant & durable paint protection formula to date,…
What is Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant (DGPS) Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant (DGPS) is a synthetic sealant, created using chemical polymers to create a deep-gloss, wet-looking finish on your paint. The product, according to Wolfgang, is created with fortified polymer technology, with anti-static properties to repel water, dust and road grime among other things to protect your paint and make it easy to maintain. As above, Wolfgang is a sealant, Wolfgang calls it a synthetic wax, which protects your…