Category Archives: Tips

Tips for everything car care.

neglected wheel
11
Aug
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Tips

Why Your Wheels Need Protection

Posted on by James Detmer

Protecting Against Corrosion & Pitting When examining a car, you will typically see that the wheels are often the dirtiest part. Not only does this look bad, but the dirt and brake dust that have built up are doing a number on the finish of the wheel. The combination of environmental effects such as dirt, […]

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Clear Bra, Advantages,
13
Jun
Behind the Detail, Featured, Tips

Clear Bra: Advantages of Using Paint Protection Film

Posted on by Will MacNeil

There are two types of people in the world when it comes to their vehicles, preventative people and reactive people. There are the people who even before they buy their car have already decided how and where to get it detailed. Although many people don’t understand the importance of detailing a brand new car, there’s […]

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Car, Clean, Car Wash, Detail a Car
02
Jul
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, Tips

The Basic Components to Detailing a Car

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Detailing a car is quite a bit more extensive than just washing your car. Washing you car could be as simple as soap and water and a vacuum. However, if you’re looking to really deep clean your car for either a sale or an event, follow this guide to learn how to detail a car. […]

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Nano Coating Instant Bonding Being Applied on Audi
02
Jan
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Tips

7 Step Process to Detailing an Audi A7

Posted on by Will MacNeil

The other day a gentleman came into the detailing shop we own in Chicago to get a “Complete Exterior”. We took a look at this car and saw that it was in fair condition with a few deep scratches in key areas.  We decided to take it in and told him he could pick it […]

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Polishing, Removing Swirls, Buffing, Correctly
14
May
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, Paint Correction, Tips

12 Tips for Removing Swirls…The Correct Way

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Last week we published an article, “12 Tips for Preventing Swirls”. We enjoyed writing that article because it focused on many mistakes that companies make when not focused on the details or beginners who are still learning the ropes. Well, I wanted to write a follow up article that focused more on what you should […]

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Polish, Buffing, Chemicals, Perfect
20
May
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, Paint Correction, Professional Detailing, Tips

12 Traits To Look For When Choosing A Polish

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

My idea of a great polish is one that cuts paint in order to remove defects that are embedded in a car’s finish. But it needs to do this without being overly aggressive. While you do need some amount of cutting from a polish, one that is too aggressive will remove more clear coat than […]

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Wheel Sealant, Brake Dust, Cleaning
29
Jul
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Featured, Guides & Tips, Tips

What’s Wrong With Brake Dust?

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Brake dust is one of the most aggressive corrosives in the automotive appearance industry. Even if the rest of the car is clean, dirty wheels equal a dirty car. So what is it about brake dust that is so harmful to your wheels and what’s the best way to clean and keep your wheels safe? […]

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Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Interior
18
Sep
Behind the Detail, Interior Detailing, Tips

Top 5 Leather Cleaning Tips

Posted on by James Detmer

Tips are great because, for the most part, we all do things just a little bit differently. Whether that means washing indoors vs. outdoors, or using a paint sealant vs. a natural wax, detailing is pretty fluid in that you can achieve great results any number of ways. Cleaning leather is no exception. Rather than […]

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