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How to Wash Your Car Safely
The wash stage causes most of the swirl marks people later pay to have polished out. This is...
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Getting Started
New to detailing? Start with straightforward guides to products, processes and essential equipment.3 articles
Exterior Car Care
Washing, decontamination, wheels, tyres, drying, protection and exterior maintenance.3 articles
Paint Correction
Machine polishing, compounds, finishing polishes, pads, defects and correction techniques.1 article
Ceramic Coatings
Ceramic coatings, sealants, preparation, application and long-term maintenance.1 article
Pressure Washer Fittings
Identify, connect and troubleshoot pressure washer hoses, trigger guns, lances and fittings.1 article
Equipment Guides
Machines, tools, accessories and equipment explained.1 article
How-To Guides
Step-by-step instructions designed to help customers complete car care jobs correctly.3 articles
Product Compatibility
What works with what, and what to keep apart.1 article
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How-To GuidesStep-by-step instructions for completing a car care process.
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Comparison
Wax vs Sealant vs Ceramic Coating
Three different kinds of paint protection with genuinely different demands and lifespans. The right one depends on preparation...
Comparison
Compound vs Polish: What Is the Difference?
Both correct paint, but they do different jobs and are not interchangeable. Here is how to tell which...
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