There’s nothing like spending the day on your boat enjoying some relaxing time out on the water. But enjoying your boat is only half of what it means to own one. The other half? Maintaining your boat. Beyond repairs and general upkeep, one of the hardest parts of owning any boat with a gelcoat hull […]
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How To detailing videos, articles, examples and more.
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Apr
Apr
A paint thickness gauge (PTG, also known as a coating thickness gauge) is an electronic device used in the auto detailing industry to accurately measure the thickness of a car’s paint and/or any protective coatings applied to it. In this article, I’ll explain what paint thickness gauges are used for, how they work, when to […]
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Apr
Apr
Foam cannons are unique soap-delivery systems for washing cars. They spray layers of thick, sudsy soap foam that help loosen and break down dirt, grime and other types of contamination. Professional detailers love them because they speed up the washing process and provide extra lubrication between your wash mitt and the paint to prevent scratches. […]
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Mar
Mar
The Harbor Freight Hercules Forced Rotation DA Polisher is an almost exact copy of the Flex XC 3401 VRG Dual Action Polisher, AKA the BEAST — all the way down to the felt ring that lines the inside of the aluminum housing behind the backing plate. I noted this when I first reviewed the Hercules […]
13
Mar
Mar
Sometimes when you’re using a buffer to polish paint on a car it helps to have a smaller pad for smaller sections like A-pillars. But what if you only have one polisher that can only fit big pads? Here’s something you may not know — you can adjust the size of a Bauer 6” DA […]
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Mar
Mar
Over the past decades perforated leather seats have become more and more common, especially in luxury and higher-end vehicles. These perforations provide passageways for the HVAC system to push hot or cold air through, providing the highest level of comfort for the driver and their passengers. The tiny holes, however, pose a problem for those […]
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Mar
Mar
Your car’s matte finish paint is dirtier than you think. Even after a wash, embedded contaminants will remain inside the paint’s microscopic nooks and crannies. These embedded contaminants like iron particles and environmental fallout make the paint look dirty over time, cause rust and even prevent ceramic coatings from bonding properly. Typically detailing professionals will […]
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Feb
Feb
As I showed in my previous article and video, working by hand to sand off years of oxidation, yellowing and cloudiness from headlights works perfectly fine. I also shared how to remove the sanding marks by hand in that video and article for those that simply have no other alternative. But for those of you […]
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Feb
Feb
Gone are the days of the simple General Electric or Wagner brand round sealed beam headlamps. These old headlights were made from glass which meant they would never fade, oxidize or turn yellow. You could purchase a replacement back in the day for around $5.00 and install it in the parking lot of the auto […]
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Feb
Feb
TRANSCRIPT Have you ever been in a situation where you got something coming up — it’s date night, or you got a car show — your car’s dirty, you don’t have a lot of time, but you want to get it looking as good as you can? You know, you never have a second chance […]