You want to apply a ceramic or graphene coating to protect your car paint but don’t want to spend a weekend or longer applying a full-blown ceramic or graphene coating? Not sure if you’re up for that kind of job? Why not try a “light” ceramic…
I bet you’ve heard a lot about ceramic car coatings. They have been on the market for several years and they started out as durable protective coatings to be applied by professionals only. As demand grew, consumer “light” versions of these products were marketed with…
It’s easy to get lost in the transmission fluids jungle. There’s dozens and dozens of brands, types and sub-types of transmission fluids, also called “oils”. They evolved over time along with the gearbox technology. Some fluids are interchangeable, some aren’t. Some can be mixed, others can’t. Of all the fluids you have to periodically replace in your car, this is the most…
Although car and truck differentials play a major role in transferring heavy torque loads from your engine to your wheels, they are often overlooked or neglected when it comes to periodic lubrication fluid changes. As a result, the gears…
Got kids, a dog or a car with lots of miles on it? Bet your car upholstery doesn’t look factory-fresh anymore, to say the least… Doing the ride of shame when you’re giving a co-worker a lift? Want to give your new date a lasting first impression with a pristine, nice-smelling car interior? No worries! You can easily clean your car interior with…
Though clay barring has lifted professional car detailing to a higher level since it was invented in Japan in the 80’s, its benefits are still far less well known by the general public than the advantages of polishing and waxing. This is most likely because it’s not a final, spectacular stand-alone part of detailing. Nevertheless, it is essential to…
For over two decades microfiber material, woven from polyester and polyamide fibers that are thinner than silk, has been the go-to material for all textiles used in the cleaning industry. They come in all colours, sizes and shapes from towels to sponges, wipes, applicator pads and mitts. This man made material outperforms…
Grime and dust builds up on wheels and tires over time. Though it may look like ordinary dust it is certainly not. Most of the filth accumulated in the form of a brown-blackish soot is actually a chemical mix of iron from the brake drums or discs, dust from the callipers and a combination of…
Car tires lose their fresh new look quickly when driven. They turn brownish instead of deep black. This is because antiozonants, products that are added to protect the rubber from deterioration, push outward and oxidize causing a brownish layer called “blooming”. Because the rubber tire material…
Carnauba wax, polymer wax, paste wax, liquid wax, synthetic wax, natural wax, carnauba blend, paint sealant, spray wax… It’s clear as mud, isn’t it? All those fancy labels only make it harder to choose: Which is the best? Which is the easiest, fastest to apply? Which one…
