Most of us are going to spend the majority of your time detailing the exterior of our cars. It’s what other people see and what gets the “wow” factor, for the most part.
Below I’ve included a huge range of articles that are dedicated to just the exterior of the car. This is everything from wheels to engines, and paint correction of convertible roofs.
Within the guides are product reviews. With these, I outline what I think are the best detailing products in that category. As new products are released, these lists are constantly changing, so make sure you check back regularly to see what’s new.
It is hard to go for even a short drive in the summertime without the front bumper and windshield of your car getting coated in bugs. They are unsightly and can obstruct your vision if a build-up occurs on the windscreen. If left on the paintwork for too long, they can also begin to cause…
There is no getting around the fact that pressure washers are one of the most important tools in detailing. Allowing for high-pressure rinsing of paintwork and hard to reach areas, as well as the application of thick snow foam, I would be completely lost without my trusty Karcher. Not owning a pressure washer (and there…
In the past car, headlights were made of glass, making them relatively easy to clean and maintain. Modern car headlights (post-millennium) however are made of plastic and have a clear lacquer coating to provide UV protection meaning that you may need to know how to restore car headlights. This was primarily done to reduce costs…
Anyone who has ever owned a black car will know the struggles associated with keeping them looking their best. Dirt, water spots and swirl marks are much more noticeable on black cars than on other paint colours, especially in direct sunlight. For the most part, washing a black car is the same as washing any…
Do you ever approach your car on a sunny day and notice that the B-Pillar panelling between the front and back windows seems to be badly swirled? It’s a common scratch hotspot, and in this article, I’ll discuss how to correct and restore car B-pillars. I will talk about what is possible polishing by hand,…
There are around 550,000 caravans and 225,000 motorhomes in current use in the UK (The NCC, 2020). Caravans and motorhomes spend a lot of time sitting still, often parked under or near trees, or near the sea, where saltwater corrosion is always a threat. In this article, we’ll not only look at how to clean…
Ever since they began appearing on cars, car owners have spent blood, sweat, and a considerable amount of money on cleaning alloy wheels. There are many schools of thought when we talk about how to clean alloy wheels, from the ‘washed once a year at most’ to the meticulous attention to detail some enthusiasts go…
The wax phase of the car detailing process is one that I love. You spend hours working on cleaning and correcting the car, and now it’s time to seal the deal. But which is the best car wax? This is one of the most common questions that I see on the Prep My Car Facebook…
While it’s true dual-action polishers are safer and easier to use, there are moments when only the best rotary polisher will do. Back in the not-so-olden’ days of car detailing, rotary-type polishers were the only tools of the trade. While rotaries are not exactly ideal for beginners, nothing beats the single-motion and high-speed cutting power…
Cordless polishers are making a big impact in the detailing industry. But similar to first-gen electric cars, cordless polishers are not perfect. Having said, it has nothing to do with the machine itself. The best cordless polishers offer sufficient rotation speeds and torque similar to the corded variety. The biggest negative of cordless polishers is…