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Car Cover Buyer's Guide
Author: David Bynon  Rating: [ Not Rated Yet ]
Added: 08/18/2008  Type: Review

You have a lot invested in your car. To help protect your investment and keep your vehicle looking like it did the day you bought it, consider buying a quality car cover. This article provides the information you need to select the best car cover for your vehicle, including custom fit car covers and semi custom fit car covers.

Diamondite Is The Ultimate Solution For Dull, Clouded Plastic Headlights
Author: Industry Contributor  Rating: [ Not Rated Yet ]
Added: 08/01/2008  Type: Tutorial

Dull, yellow headlight lens covers reduce the amount of light output by the headlights, which causes poor illumination of the road and decreased driver visibility. The Diamondite Clear Plastic Kit is an effective system for consumers to correct and clarify oxidized headlight lens covers and improve their visibility during night driving. All you need is an electric drill to restore polycarbonate headlight lenses, found on most cars today.

DP Four-In-One Rinseless Wash & Shine is the ultimate multi-tasker
Author: Industry Contributor  Rating: [ Not Rated Yet ]
Added: 01/05/2009  Type: Summary

DP Four-In-One Rinseless Wash & Shine is a concentrated waterless wash that dilutes with water to make a lubricant-rich quick detailer, a clay lubricant, or add to your wash water to help prevent water spots. For detailing enthusiasts, there is no better value than DP Four-In-One Rinseless Wash & Shine.

Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant
Author: Industry Contributor  Rating: [ Not Rated Yet ]
Added: 12/17/2008  Type: Review

Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 wraps the paint in polymers to protect the vehicle against road salt and icy condensation. The durable finish lasts for 6 months on average, which will definitely keep your vehicle protected through the winter months. Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 minimizes dirt adhesion and maximizes shine all winter long.

Car Wax and Sealants – How Much They Really Cost
Author: Industry Contributor  Rating: [ Not Rated Yet ]
Added: 11/10/2008  Type: Review

Good-quality car care wax and cleaning products don't necessarily have to cripple your budget. But one thing for sure, superior products mean superior value.

The Ultimate Ice Scraper
Author: Industry Contributor  Rating: [ Not Rated Yet ]
Added: 11/10/2008  Type: Review

The Ice Master Multi-Blade Ice Scraper is a winter essential! Remove all kinds of frost, snow and ice from the windshield and windows with the Ice Master’s four configurations. Thick ice, rock-hard ice – it doesn’t matter. The Ice Master plows through ice and frost to get you on your way fast.

The Show Car Prep Kit
Author: Industry Contributor  Rating: [ Not Rated Yet ]
Added: 10/20/2008  Type: Review

The Pinnacle Souveran Sizzling Shine Kit is the car care kit for perfectionists. This 4-step kit cleans, preps and protects paint that is in new or like new condition. On well-maintained paint, where no correction is needed, the Pinnacle Souveran Sizzling Shine Kit provides a complete detailing kit for carnauba wax connoisseurs.

Smart Storage Meets Sizzling Shine
Author: Industry Contributor  Rating: [ Not Rated Yet ]
Added: 10/01/2008  Type: Review

The Pinnacle Complete Detailing Tool Bag Kit gives you a total exterior car care kit and the perfect place to store it: inside the rugged Pinnacle Detailer’s Tool Bag. Fill this heavy duty bag with the Pinnacle’s best products: Bodywork Shampoo, Paintwork Cleansing Lotion, Ultra Poly Clay and lubricant, and, of course, Pinnacle Souveran Wax. Be ready to shine at car shows and events with the Pinnacle Complete Detailing Tool Bag Kit.

Get the most out of foam and wool pads with the Pinnacle XMT Pad Care Combo
Author: Industry Contributor  Rating: [ Not Rated Yet ]
Added: 09/16/2008  Type: Review

The Pinnacle XMT Pad Care Combo addresses one the major factors in your detailing success: the condition of the pads. XMT Polishing Pad Conditioner softens foam and wool to prime them for polishing. XMT Polishing Pad Cleaner breaks up polish residue within the pads without deteriorating wool fibers or foam. Over the long run, proper pad care will makes pads last longer and perform better.

DP Microfiber Cleaner Is The Detailer’s Detergent
Author: Industry Contributor  Rating: [ Not Rated Yet ]
Added: 09/02/2008  Type: Review

DP Microfiber Cleaner deep cleans, degreases, and restores microfiber towels and tools better than laundry detergent! This mild detergent releases greasy residues from the microfiber’s woven core to restore its incredible absorbency and dust-attracting magnetic charge. No other detergent powers through grease and stains while protecting microfiber’s unique cleaning characteristics like DP Microfiber Cleaner.

Wolfgang Teams With Menzerna To Create Superior Swirl Removers
Author: Industry Contributor  Rating: [ Not Rated Yet ]
Added: 08/16/2008  Type: Review

The Wolfgang Duo 3.0 includes Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover 3.0 and Wolfgang Finishing Glaze 3.0. Both polishes were developed by Wolfgang and Menzerna using a combination of Wolfgang’s diminishing abrasive technology and Menzerna’s ground-breaking nano technology for ceramic clear coats. The resulting polishes are exceedingly effective, versatile and user-friendly – perfect for any vehicle and any detailer.

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