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…
Using a Leaf Blower to Dry Your Car One of my last posts focused on the importance of safe drying when it comes to car care and how crucial it is to keeping your cars paintwork in its best condition possible (You can check out the full post if you like here ). In the post, I go through all the do’s and dont’s of drying your car and which methods I feel are the best and most safe for…
Your Guide to Choosing the Best Car Drying Towel One often overlooked step in the car cleaning process ( at least by amateur car detailers ) is drying the car after the wash stage. It is something I am guilty of myself while I was learning the ropes about proper car care when I was growing up and trying to maintain my first car. Once you start implementing this step in your cleaning routine, you will never look back as…