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.
Not all polishing machines are the same. The best car polisher has nothing to do with price or brand. Instead, it boils down to features and performance. Unlike those experts with the means and livelihood to test different polishers, ordinary petrol heads are left confused on what to use. Luckily for you, I did the…
In my search to find you the best dual action polishers, it’s taken hours of research testing dozens of products. There’s a lot of rubbish on the market today, and most of these come in the form of cheap foreign knockoffs. That being said, as the competition increases, the quality of the product continues to…
There are many reasons why you may need to remove old layers of wax, sealant, or ceramic coating from the paint in your vehicle. It could either be the paint needs correction or maybe you decided to apply vinyl wrap or clear bra to protect the finish. Whatever the case, stripping off the old wax…
Swirl marks and scratches are the primary enemies of clear coat on your car’s paint. This becomes even more evident in vehicles with black or dark coloured paint. Swirl marks are fine marrings in the surface of the clear coat. In other words, those pesky swirls (or micro-marring) are actually microscopic scratches. With that in…
Detailing convertible roofs is actually not all that tough a task. I like to approach it in a similar way to my interior, but knowing that I need to apply an extra layer of protection given that it’s exposed to the elements. I want to show you that not only is it relatively simple to…
The yucky presence of mould, algae, or mildew in your car seats and interior demands immediate attention. While some species of mould are relatively harmless, the really bad ones can mess up your health, particularly black mould or Stachybotrys chartarum. As if having the name ‘black mould’ is not terrifying enough, it is a toxic…
Treating the paint with fallout remover is the first step in the decontamination process. Particles of iron oxide have sharp and jagged edges compared to ordinary dirt, dust, or sand. This enables them to literally anchor over the paint surface. Since car paint is not totally smooth when viewed under the microscope, the sharp particles…
Using a clay bar on your car’s paint is one of the most processes that professional detailers never fail to miss. It removes embedded particles that other decontamination tools simply can’t reach. If you’ve not yet used a clay bar, then you need to listen up! But first, the ugly truth: you MUST polish and…
Tar remover should be an essential part of your auto detailing arsenal. Tar and asphalt are difficult to remove without using the proper cleaners. Using a damp cloth will not work even if you wipe and buff like a deranged lunatic. Tar spots or tar stains are actually soft when warm. Unfortunately, it also hardens…
Contaminants that adhere to paint will also stick on car windows. The front windscreen, in particular, is a magnet, as you would expect. It gets a fair share of dirt, bug splatter, tree sap, and water stains. Cleaner glass not only means a vehicle that looks brand-spanking new, but it also means better visibility and…