Tag Archives: polishing

How to Not Fix Clear Coat
05
Jul
Behind the Detail, Tips, Videos & Media

How You Shouldn’t Fix Clear Coat Issues

Posted on by James Detmer

Every time I go to YouTube something seems to catch my eye. After trolling for a few minutes this morning, I found this – a home remedy for fixing a damaged clear coat. Let’s be honest, this is not the way to go about restoring your car’s clear coat. Here’s why… Never touch a piece […]

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Carbon Fiber, Detailing, Polishing, Hazing, Swirls
25
Feb
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, Tips

Carbon Fiber Detailing

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Carbon fiber detailing is not extremely hard. It doesn’t require a professional and you can actually get very good results…if you know what you’re doing. Many times you’ll see the trim, a hood, a spoiler, and sometimes even panels of the car decked out in carbon fiber. The carbon fiber, beyond adding a sense of […]

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Polish being applied to a pad
15
Nov
Behind the Detail, Guides & Tips, Tips

Beginner’s Guide To Detailing: Polishing (Part 1)

Posted on by James Detmer

The latest edition of our Beginner’s Guide to Detailing segment, on polishing. We also cover the difference between paintwork correction and paintwork preservation, as well as which is best for your paint long-term.

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Polishing Red Chevy Impala
24
Aug
Behind the Detail, Paint Correction, Tips

The Over Polishing Problem

Posted on by James Detmer

Over polishing has become a serious problem in the world of car care. See why that must change, and learn how ‘prevention’ is the real key to perfect paintwork.

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Car Care Products, Detailing mistakes, swirl, claying, microfiber
07
Oct
Behind the Detail, Featured, Professional Detailing, Tips

Top 4 Detailing Mistakes You Should Avoid

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Whether you’ve been detailing your car for months or years, or are justing getting ready to start with the new BMW you just bought; you’d do well to ensure you’re not going to be making these same mistakes. Detailing isn’t a job for just professionals, though there are aspects to detailing that do require special […]

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car care, black paint, remove swirls, auto detailing, car care products, car detailing, car polish
17
Jan
Behind the Detail, How To, Paint Correction

Remove Scratches from Black Paint: Introduction

Posted on 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.

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08
Nov
Behind the Detail, Paint Correction, The Future of Detailing, Tips

The Best Polish You’ll Ever Buy

Posted on by James Detmer

The best car polish for perfect paint is really a preventative approach to car care. Really, it is… so stop wasting your dough on miracle polishes.

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