Updated Saturday, October 16 2021 This post will explain how water spots are formed, how to remove them, and how to prevent future water spots from forming. HOW WATER SPOTS FORM Water spots form when tap water is not dried quickly enough on a paint surface or glass. Water from Read more…
This guide will show you how to do a rinseless wash on your car. I use this same method on my professional jobs and also to wash my own car. This method is also the same drought-friendly rinseless wash method many mobile auto detailers in Southern California use to avoid Read more…
This simple guide will show you how to safely detail your dirty engine bay without any fear of hydrolocking your motor or shorting any electrical systems. This is the same method I use on professional jobs and also to clean my own cars. Protecting Parts & Exposed Wires It’s important Read more…
Introduction Wax is a clear thin coating that protects glossy paint finishes. The coating is very thin- mere microns thick. Wax particles fill in light scratches in the clear coat, resulting in a glass-like surface that is reflective and smooth to the touch. Wax offers a thin sacrificial layer of Read more…
How To Safely Remove Car Badges and Emblems Love the clean look of a debadged car? Follow these simple steps to debadge your car without leaving any sticky residue: Note: removal of front center badges and rear center badges will generally expose 2 pin-sized holes used to hold the badges Read more…
Safely Wax Automotive Paint This post will show you how to safely wax your car after a thorough wash and dry. First, make sure that your car is completely dry. Next, if possible, park your car truck or SUV in the shade for best results because too much sun or Read more…
NOTE: In general, this test doesn’t work with watery paint protectants like most spray waxes. This test applies to liquid protectants (consistensy like lotion) and paste waxes. Wax on. Wax off. But how long should I wait for the wax to dry before wiping it off? With one finger, wipe Read more…
15 Minute Car Wash Your car is dusty and has a few light bird droppings and tree sap stains, but you don’t have enough time for a full car wash? Steps This is an easy, fast, and safe way to wash your car in 15 minutes or less: Fully rinse Read more…