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How To Detail A Hypercar

Posted on May 11, 2013 by James Detmer

Is it really all that tough to care for a hypercar? Take a look at what it takes to detail one… Continue reading →

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3 Steps To Better Looking Tires: A Case Study

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Andrew Donovan

The other day I was getting into one of the trucks we use here at the shop and when I looked down I noticed the tires were covered in reddish/brown blotches and tons of dirt and dust. It’s a big … Continue reading →

Posted in Behind the Detail, How To, Tips | Tagged car care, car wash, detailing, tire care, tire conditioner, tires | 1 Comment

How To Avoid & Quickly Remove Waterspots

Posted on March 20, 2013 by James Detmer

Waterspots are a hassle (and ugly). Read on to find out how to avoid and remove waterspots from your vehicle. Continue reading →

Posted in Behind the Detail, How To, Tips | Tagged auto detailing, detailing spray, paintwork, touch up spray, water, waterspots | 2 Comments

4 Ways To Prepare For Detailing Season

Posted on March 16, 2013 by James Detmer

With Spring just around the corner, it’s time to dust off the five gallon bucket and wash your microfiber towels; detailing season is almost here. Better weather increases the desire for a great looking car, and before you can achieve … Continue reading →

Posted in Behind the Detail, How To, Tips | Tagged car care, detailing season, detailing tips, spring detailing | 1 Comment

How To Achieve Perfect Looking Tires

Posted on February 23, 2013 by James Detmer

Keeping your tires looking great has everything to do with the right tire conditioner and how you use it. Here’s what you need to know… Continue reading →

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How To Easily Remove Bug Guts

Posted on December 28, 2012 by James Detmer

Easily removing bug guts isn’t so much about scrubbing as it is proactively protecting the surface against the bugs in the first place. Continue reading →

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Beginner’s Guide To Detailing: Polishing (Part 2)

Posted on December 17, 2012 by James Detmer

Part 2 of our Beginners Guide to Polishing automotive paintwork. Continue reading →

Posted in Beginner's Guide to Detailing, Behind the Detail, How To, Tips | Tagged car care, Cyclo, detailing, hand polish, paintwork, polishing | 1 Comment

How To Remove The Smoke Smell From A Car

Posted on December 11, 2012 by James Detmer

Removing the smell of smoke from your car can be quite a daunting task. Here’s what you need to know… Continue reading →

Posted in Behind the Detail, How To, Tips | Tagged car detailing, interior cleaning, odor removal, smoke smell | 2 Comments

How To Remove Overspray (And Other Messes) From Glass

Posted on October 18, 2012 by James Detmer

Removing things like overspray, tar, paint, and sap from your windows doesn’t have to be a pain… here’s how. Continue reading →

Posted in Behind the Detail, How To, Tips | Tagged car care, clay bar, glass care, windows, windshield | Leave a comment

Matte Wheel Care Basics

Posted on September 28, 2012 by James Detmer

Caring for matte or powder coated wheels isn’t that different than normal wheels, but there are certain things you should know about cleaning and protecting matte painted wheels… Continue reading →