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.
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…
There’s a lot of hype about carnauba wax. Some say it’s the best wax for paint, while others prefer the lasting protection of synthetic waxes. But one thing is for sure: in terms of gloss, protection, and depth of colour, you simply can’t go wrong with a high-quality carnauba-based wax. In my honest opinion, carnauba…
The drying phase of car detailing is often one of the most dangerous. Few people aware of the best way to dry a car and as a result, can inflict masses of damage to their cars paint. Of course, it is important to wash the car properly in order to avoid paint damage. But applying…
I personally can’t blame you if you want to know the ropes on how to snow foam a car. Call it childish or immature, but snow foaming a car is huge fun. It may have something to do with the thick foam, or maybe the thought of spraying the entire car with foam, which looks…
The simplest thing you can do to protect and preserve the beauty of automotive paint is by waxing your car. However, waxing is not a cure-all that will get rid of defects and imperfections in the paint, so you need to learn how to wax a car properly. Applying wax is the last step in…
Claying a car can be one of the most important steps when fully decontaminating your paint. Throughout this article I will be looking at how to use a clay bar with the “Hashtag Technique and most importantly, safe practices with said clay bar. If you’re meticulous about cleaning and detailing cars, I’m sure you’ve probably…
Interior cleaning can be one of the most underwhelming parts of car detailing for most, but I genuinely love it. Once you are in and actually driving, it’s all you can see of the fruits of your labour. Today I’m going to tell you the best way to clean car seats. There is plenty to…
It wasn’t all that long ago that leather seats were reserved for luxury cars. But, as the product has now become more affordable, a huge range of cars now take advantage of these durable, yet luxurious seat coverings. Today, I will show you the best way to clean leather car seats. Unlike ordinary cloth or…
Car wax or polish? It’s one of the most frequently asked questions I get asked on the site. One misunderstanding that often occurs in the world of car detailing is that polishing and waxing a car are one and the same thing. You’ll find that people refer to polishing their car when in fact they…