Monthly Archives: January 2011

Removing Surface Scratches From Black Paint: Part III

Posted on January 31, 2011 by James Detmer

So you’ve just spent a few hours polishing, polishing, and polishing some more to remove the surface scratches from your car’s paint – now what? Continue reading →

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Remove Scratches from Black Paint: Part II

Posted on January 24, 2011 by James Detmer

A walkthrough of Removing Scratches from Black Paint: Part II (Polishing – Cutting). Part II of our latest blog series! Continue reading →

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Why You Should Be Doing It In The Shade

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Andrew Donovan

If you’ve ever waxed a car then I’m sure you’ve heard this before. Every different wax product I’ve ever used has had something similar to this on the label. In fact, you could hear a dozen different tips for waxing a car from a dozen different sources, but every one of them worth their salt would tell you to make sure that the car is in the shade. But the question then becomes, why? Continue reading →

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Remove Scratches from Black Paint: Part I

Posted on January 19, 2011 by James Detmer

Paintwork Correction: Preservation. The whole idea behind paintwork correction is to fix your car’s paintwork; removing scratches from your car’s paint, removing swirl marks, and more. Continue reading →

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Remove Scratches from Black Paint: Introduction

Posted on January 17, 2011 by James Detmer

We’ve put together a 4 part series highlighting proper technique and proper care when dealing with a delicate black paint finish. Continue reading →

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8 Car Cleaning Myths Debunked

Posted on January 16, 2011 by James Detmer

Car cleaning may seem like a whole different world to you, but have no fear. We’re here to educate, assist, and help you through getting and keeping your car as close to new as possible. We’ve provided 8 of the most common myths that car wash & detail shop customers believe to be true and have debunked them for your entertainment. Read on to learn the truth about keeping your car as clean as the day you bought it. Continue reading →

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WCA Wrap-Up

Posted on January 8, 2011 by James Detmer

The Western Car Wash Association (WCA) held its annual Convention and Trade Show October 11-13, 2010 at the MGM Grand Hotel and Convention Center in Las Vegas. The International Detailing Association (IDA) participated in the event in its ongoing effort to connect with professional detailers, car wash operators, and suppliers to the detailing industry. Continue reading →

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