A customer of ours is an enthusiast when it comes to cars, especially matte grey Mercedes. This Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series was shipped over seas and it was exposed to plenty of contaminants. Not a problem because it was brought straight to us to do all the unveiling, cleaning, and protecting. View the […]
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Oftentimes we hear rumors or get questions about detailing techniques that seem to make sense, but can actually end up being detrimental to your vehicle. Although many of these misconceptions are about matte paint care, I thought it was important address the popular misconceptions about detailing in general. 1. “There’s no such thing as ‘over-washing’ my […]
People detail their cars in all sorts of ways. Many use local detail shops, some have mobile detailers, and then there’s the folks who do it themselves (my personal favorite). Regardless of the method, one thing’s for sure: detailing an entire car ain’t cheap. Now we have a problem. You always want your car looking clean, but it may not make financial sense to get two car washes a week or drop a few hundred dollars on a complete detail. So what do you do? This…
A little about me: I really, really don’t like dirty cars. So much so that when I step outside and see a dusty Mercedes, a little piece of me wants to bust out a bucket and wash it for whoever is neglecting it. I cannot blame the car owner, but rather the fact that the […]
In a market bloated with “quick shines” and “5 minute details” it’s easy to pick up bad detailing habits that ultimately lead to improper car care. I’ll walk you through four simple ways to break any bad detailing habit you’re facing.
Is it really all that tough to care for a hypercar? Take a look at what it takes to detail one…
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 truck with big tires so it’s tough not to notice that sort of thing. Anyway, […]
The goal of detailing, regardless of what you’re driving (or riding), is to make your vehicle look better than it did before and keep it healthy. Tied to this is the idea that we want our hard work to pay off much longer than just a few days. This is true whether detailing motorcycles or cars, but attaining a perfect-looking bike is a much different task than that of a four-wheeled friend. Here’s what you need to know…
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…
The current iteration of the Cadillac CTS is getting a bit long in the tooth, and they’re planning on unveiling the new redesign at the New York Auto Show next month. Which means it’s the perfect time to reveal the new matte silver CTS-V coupe they’re coming out with. They’re calling it the “Silver Frost […]