Monthly Archives: August 2013

Blue Ferrari
26
Aug
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, Tips

The Best Detailing Bang For Your Buck

Posted on by James Detmer

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…

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Microsuede, Alcantara, Dinamica, cleaning
09
Aug
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, Interior Detailing, Tips

Cleaning Microsuede: An Introduction

Posted on by Andrew Donovan

There are always fancy new materials being introduced into top of the line vehicles which end up being standard offerings in time. Lately, OEMs have been using microsuede on the interiors of their vehicles as a high-tech alternative to leather in luxury and performance vehicles. One of the reasons for the proliferation of this material is the fact that it is much more durable than natural suede. And while microsuedes are certainly more durable and stain resistant than real suede, they are far from bulletproof. In fact, these types of blended microfiber can be very delicate and must be maintained with care.

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Cars Parked at Night
07
Aug
Behind the Detail, Featured, The Future of Detailing, Videos & Media

My Petition To Make Detailing More Mainstream

Posted on by James Detmer

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 […]

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