General Auto Care
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…
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…
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,…
I received some great feedback on one of my recent blog posts which detailed how to apply ceramic coating at home for beginners, with a lot of people expressing that they wanted to give it a try themselves. However, one common concern amongst readers was, what happens if the ceramic coating goes wrong? For many enthusiast detailers who have no experience working with ceramic coatings, it can be a daunting proposition, as there are plenty of horror stories online of…
One of my favourite things about my Audi TTRS is the note of that amazing 5-Cylinder engine. The car sounds fantastic and even better when the Sport button is activated. Once sport mode is engaged, a flap in the exhaust is opened up which releases more of that great exhaust sound. One thing that annoyed me slightly was that I wanted this sport mode to be engaged all the time, but you need to press the sport button each time…
This week our friends over at SimpleTire have provided the DriveDetailed readers with a great article highlighting the best of the best summer tires available for your car in 2020. I personally run Michelin Pilot Sport 4 on my TTRS and cannot fault them. After receiving this guide, I think I will look to going to the next level and try out the Pilot Sport 4S this summer. If you want some tips on other types of tire , you…
Quick Detailer spays are one of the most popular types of products in the detailing world for as long as I can remember, and for good reason. They are versatile products that can be used in several different scenarios and can often leave quite an impressive finish on your paintwork with very little effort at all. One of the only problems I have with quick detailers is the amount of choice available when it comes to buying, the options are…
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…