Car Detailing Step-by-Step Articles
Learn to detail cars the right way, from washing and waxing, to claying and polishing. It's all here!
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Introduction to Car Detailing
Author: David Bynon
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Added: 08/02/2005
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The term car detailing has a lot of different meanings. To some, it means having their car washed and waxed. To others, it's a full cleaning and protection service, including having the interior shampooed and the engine steam cleaned. To car enthusiasts, a fully detailed car is a work of art to be displayed.
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Using Detail Clay To Clean Your Car's Paint
Author: David Bynon
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Added: 04/04/2004
Type: Tutorial
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Car detailing clay is the modern way to remove contamination from your car's paint and glass. In this article you will learn the proper way to use a detail clay bar and discover detailing clay alternatives.
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Wash & Dry Your Car Like A Pro
Author: David Bynon
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Added: 01/15/2003
Type: Tutorial
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Washing and drying your car is like changing the oil. If you don't do it regularly, you'll pay for it later. Keeping your car clean through regular washing will help your avoid a gaggle of paint, glass and trim problems. This guide will show you how to properly wash your car and introduce you to the tools you need to do the job right.
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How-To Polish Paint
Author: David Bynon
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Added: 01/14/2003
Type: Tutorial
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Many people assume that waxing and polishing are synonymous. In fact, they are two different processes. Professional detailers and show-car owners know the secret to an award-winning finish is properly cleaning and polishing the surface prior to waxing.
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Keep Your Car Protected By Waxing Or Sealing
Author: David Bynon
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Added: 01/13/2003
Type: Tutorial
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Today there are more choices than ever in paint protection products. Hype abounds, so regardless of what kind of car you drive or the car wax product you choose, you need to know the facts.
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How-To Quick Detail Your Car
Author: David Bynon
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Added: 01/12/2003
Type: Tutorial
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Washing your car every week can be a time consuming proposition. In this day and age of rushing about, 12-hour workdays and traffic jams, the last thing you have time for is washing the car. Yet, if you’re like me, you hate to have a dirty car. So, what do you do?
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How-To Detail Convertible Tops
Author: David Bynon
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Added: 01/07/2003
Type: Tutorial
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The modern roadster is a masterpiece of beauty, performance, and superior engineering. We own these wonderful machines because they warm our soul. Like you, my blood stirs each time I twist the key and the engine comes to life. Top down, sun on my back, wind in my face, eating up the road... could anything be better?
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How-To Detail Trim
Author: David Bynon
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Added: 01/07/2003
Type: Tutorial
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Trim is anything the manufacturer or you apply to the car to enhance its style and appearance. It is trim that makes the difference between an otherwise plain-looking car and a sharp automobile. However, due to the time involved in maintaining trim, it is often overlooked.
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How-To Detail Your Engine
Author: David Bynon
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Added: 01/07/2003
Type: Tutorial
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Did you know a detailed engine increases the resale value of your car? It's a well known fact that people who take the time and effort to detail their engines also take better care of their cars. Mechanics, too, realize that a clean engine belongs to someone who cares for their car, and they will take the time to do the repair or service work correctly.
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Interior Cleaning & Detailing
Author: David Bynon
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Added: 01/03/2003
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Regular vacuuming and dusting of your car’s interior is the best way to keep it looking good. However, surface cleaning alone is not enough. Two to three times a year you will need to detail the upholstery to keep it looking its best.
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How-To Detail Glass & Plastic
Author: David Bynon
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Added: 01/03/2003
Type: Tutorial
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Perfectly clean windows are easy when you know the secrets. Learn how to clean windows the easy way and keep them clean with new glass care solutions.
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How-To Detail Tires & Wheels
Author: David Bynon
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Added: 01/03/2003
Type: Tutorial
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The wheel has been with us since about the fourth millennium BC. It still has the power to stir the soul. After all, it's what moves us! Find out how to care for this essential component of your car. Our tire and wheel care guide will show you how.
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Removing Tar, Sap & Bugs
Author: David Bynon
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Added: 01/03/2003
Type: Tutorial
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Summer is tar, sap and bug season. In the summer months, bugs are at full population, trees produce more sap, and the heat softens the asphalt, producing tar balls on tires. While tar and tree sap can be difficult to remove, they do not present a threat to your paint's finish. Bug stains, like bird droppings, are very acidic and represent a significant danger to the beauty of your paint and trim. This chapter discusses the proper way to deal with these common detailing problems.
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