One of the reasons that I started Prep My Car was to help people learn how to detail their car properly. As a result, I’ve created tons of guides on a huge range of topics that should give you some insight into my methods.
Below you can find my full range of car detailing guides. This is one of the largest categories on PMC and is also the fastest-growing still.
When it comes to microfibre towels, there are practices that you can put in place to make sure that they last for as long as possible. One thing that you won’t be able to do is to simply throw them in the washer as you would your clothes. With use they will become dirty and…
Over time stains will build up on fabric seats to create an unpleasant discoloured look. The fabric quickly absorbs any spills, making them hard to remove if not taken care of quickly. In this guide we will look at how to shampoo your car seats, freshening them up and bringing them back to life. We…
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…
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…