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Does Car Wax Really Provide UV Protection?

Some car waxes on the market do contain UV-protective agents but the amount of protection they provide is limited. The primary goal of a wax is to protect the top layers of paint that already contain UV-protective agents from oxidizing. These agents we already added by the paint manufacture. Don’t be fooled by some companies that lead you to believe that it is ONLY the UV protection in a wax...

Jan 10th

Why Must I Wax My Car's Paint So Often?

Your car is being constantly bombarded by contaminants each and everyday. All of these contaminants take a toll on your car’s paint if the finish is not frequently washed and properly protected. Imagine what would happen if you only brushed your teeth once a year. The buildup of tarter and plaque would lead to costly dental repairs and your teeth might never look as good as they...

Jan 8th

What Is Tire Dressing?

Ever wonder how the tires on some cars stand out looking shiny and new? The answer is Tire Dressing. Tire Dressing is a product detailing shops and car enthusiasts apply to tires in order to make them look shiny, clean, and new. There are many different formulas for tire dressings and in two major categories: Solvent-Based and Water-Based. All dressings used to be solvent-based. Solvent-based...

Jan 8th

Automatic Car Washes - Why You Should Avoid Them

Automatic car washes are increasingly being exposed to scrutiny. With the advent of new age products meant to make car washing faster and easier as ever these giant washing machines are in the verge of extinction. Automatic car washes have giant cloth brushes that swirl around your car to give it a good rubbing. These giant brushes get filthy as they wash more and more...

Jan 7th

Keep Dish Washing Liquid In The Kitchen!

There was a day when we all just grabbed a bottle of dish soap and went to work on our cars but those days are long gone. Dish soap is designed to eat away grease and food oils and works great for that purpose but we need to keep all that in the kitchen! The same attributes that work so well at dissolving grease on pots and pans cause it to wreak havoc on car wax, plastic moldings and can even dry...

Jan 7th

How Long Does Car Wax Last?

The life expectancy of a coat of wax depends on a few things: How well was the surface prepared to accept the wax? How is your local environment? (normal conditions or extraordinary events) How is the condition of the paint? How many hours on a daily basis is the vehicle exposed to the outside weather conditions? What’s the quality of the wax being used and the method of...

Jan 6th

What is Artillery Fungus?

Occasionally we get a call about tiny, “mysterious black specks” appearing on a vehicle’s exterior surface. The spots seem impossible to completely remove. Though the specks appear to resemble insect feces, scale crawlers or possible air-borne pollutants, they are actually mature spore masses expelled from fruiting bodies of a fungus known as “Shot Gun” or...

Jan 6th

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Apr 20th

Starting an Automobile Detailing Business By:...

There is a lot to be said for starting an Auto Detailing business. There is the pride and satisfaction of being your own boss and owning your own business. It’s a feeling of being in control and succeeding under your terms that is the source of pride of the small business owner. Detailing cars as a profession is hard work. If that appeals to you, then Auto Detailing can be very...

Jan 23rd

For All You Auto Detailers - Up-Selling Odor...

The cost of finding new customers or clients in today’s economic condition is a big expense for most small auto detailing businesses. “Up-selling” those new customers maximizes your return on that expense. It’s a simple approach that you can implement quickly and get immediate results. Up-selling is a procedure designed to get more money at the point of sale. You implement it by...

Jan 23rd

How to Apply Car Waxes & Paint Sealants By:...

Once you’ve chosen a car wax or paint sealant you’ve got a couple of application options. You can apply it by hand or with a polisher. Even paste car waxes can be applied with a polisher. Hand Application Apply car wax or paint sealant in the shade. If the product dries too quickly or sits on the vehicle too long, it may be difficult to buff off. Always apply...

Jan 15th

5 Steps to Removing Oxidation From Your Car's...

Polish your Paint to Look Like New Automobile paint is by far one of the toughest, most resilient, and flexible types of paint that exists. With proper care, the paint on your vehicle can withstand harsh weather, debris, burning hot sun, masses of flying insects, even kids—and still survive it all looking shiny and new. Even so, every Superman...

Jan 15th

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Polymer vs. Carnauba Wax – Just the Facts, Please ...

Dealership detailers can offer amazing results and great time savings when applying top-tier automotive waxes. In the world of automotive detailing, there are two types of car wax that have risen above the pack to serve as the gold standard for protecting your vehicle’s paint and finish. When choosing automotive wax, you will most likely get to the point where you have to decide between a...

Dec 26th

Carnauba Wax By: Strahl & Pitsch

Carnauba Wax is obtained from the leaves of a palm tree known as Copernica Cerifera, which is also referred to as the “Tree of Life”. This slow-growing Carnauba palm flourishes in the northeastern regions of Brazil, reaching an average height of 25-35 feet. It proliferates along river banks, streams and damp lowlands. The tree exudes a wax through the petioles of its fan-shaped...

Dec 10th

Wax, Sealant, Polish, or Compound When Exterior...

When it comes to detailing the exterior of a vehicle, it is essential to use the right product and equipment to achieve the goal set forth. Because there are so many products on the market, sometimes it’s hard to know what to use and when. If you’ve been in the business for a few years you probably know most of the products and tricks of the trade. However, if you’re new to the industry, it...

Dec 9th

What Is Oxidation?

Oxidation is a natural phenomenon which is occurring continuously in our surroundings for example- browning of a sliced apple, rusting of a bicycle etc. Oxidation can be simply defined as the reaction between the oxygen molecules and various substances which come in contact with it. Theses substances range from living tissues to various metals. In technical terms oxidation can be simply...

Nov 29th

Why Car Paint Fades By: Bill Rice

Understanding why paint fades can help all you auto detailers market and profit from clearcoat services. Vehicle paint systems are a combination of a pigmented color coat (referred to as the base coat) and a clear protective coat (clearcoat). Together, they combine to form a very durable and relatively easy to maintain surface. Paint: A vehicle’s protective armor The color coat of vehicle...

Nov 28th

More on Washing By: Web-Cars.com

Use a detergent designed specifically for car washing. Don’t use common dish washing detergent, as it is too strong and will remove the wax you want to keep. There really isn’t a lot to washing a car; simply mix detergent according to the manufacturers’ directions, dip your sponge or mit into the bucket and have at it. There are a few guidelines to follow however: Use generous amounts...

Nov 20th

Your "Check Engine" Light is Your Friend By:...

While it might seem like the end of the world at first glance, your Check Engine light is an integral part of keeping your car in top shape. Within its pocket-sized hues, lies the key to unlocking so many mysteries lurking inside your engine and beyond. One day, this might happen to you, you glance down at your vehicle’s dashboard only to see the check engine light turned on. You burst...

Nov 13th

Polishing & Waxing When Exterior Detailing - What...

As you know, a clean vehicle surface should have a nice, shiny appearance free of any cracks, crevices, scratches and major pores. These “perfect” surfaces will reflect most of the incoming light in one direction and will not allow industrial fallouts — acid rain and other contaminants — to penetrate from the outside layer (clear coat) to lower ones. Thus, the surface provides protection...

Nov 13th

Paint Cleaning By: Larry Reynolds

Cleaning your paint does not mean washing your car, it means removing oxidation and contaminants, adding emollient oils back into the paint and smoothing out the surface of the paint. CLEANER: A cleaning agent may be either friction or chemical. A friction cleaner is usually either a silicate or clay particulate. If you examine your...

Oct 4th

Getting Rid of Old Window Tint

When it comes time to replacing your cracked or bubbled window film all you need are some household items and a warm sunny day. To avoid damage to other car parts avoid using a razor blade and stick to heat and chemicals and in about two hours you’ll have your old window tint peeled off. Here are 8 easy steps to a bright new window Step 1: Clean the window and make sure there are no...

Sep 28th

Car Washing Tips

Here are a few tips and pieces of advice to give your car the best wash. By: Tom Morr It’s simple to wash your car, but you want to do it right. Here are a few tips to protect your car and get it clean. * Don’t use dish soap. Many people think that this is an acceptable cleaning agent for cars—it’s not. Don’t be cheap and buy a soap specifically made for vehicles. * Use a bucket to mix...

Sep 28th

Choosing Wax ~ Paste or liquid?

The car-care aisle in the average auto-parts store has a mind-boggling array of products. The wax section alone offers products formulated for new paint, old paint, clear-coated paint, scratched paint, oxidized paint—just about everything but roller-applied paint. Many of these products claim to restore routinely maintained paint to its original factory finish (when used as directed). So how...

Sep 28th

Ways to Care For Your Car

Awareness and safety is of top concern, even more so with all the recall scares currently in the news. We think a well-maintained car is a safe car that can also save you money in the long run. Listen to your car No matter how embarrassing it may be to stand in front of a perfect stranger and make funny noises, it is worth it. Effectively relaying what you’ve experienced in your vehicle to...

Sep 28th

Are Multiple Coats of Car Wax More Beneficial Than...

That depends on what effect you are looking for: protection or beauty. Protection: If your looking for the maximum protection possible, then one or two thin coats of wax, maybe even up to three thin coats of wax, has the potential to create the most surface protection depending on the wax, the surface itself and whether or not sufficient time has passed in-between...

Sep 27th

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Clay Bars ~ What they are and how they work

Using Clay Bars to Remove Paint Contamination, Overspray and Industrial Fallout. What is paint contamination? Paint contamination is tiny metal shavings from rail dust, brake dust, and industrial fallout. This contamination affects all paint finishes and can cause serious damage when left untreated. Paint contamination can be felt as a “rough or gritty” texture on the...

Sep 23rd

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Synthetic Paint Sealants vs. Traditional Paste Wax...

When choosing a paint protectant product, some compare liquid vs. paste wax and assume that the paste wax is better because it is tough to put on and take off. This is not necessarily true. The object of a paint protectant is to have it bond with the surface to create a protective barrier against harsh environmental elements as well as make your paint slick and look good. When you wipe...

Sep 23rd

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Best Car Wash and Wax Tips from the Pros

It is a proven fact that the better your car looks the higher the value you will get at resale or trade-in. Proper car care to include washing, waxing, and polishing will not only make your car look its best, but will help retain its value and make it last longer. For the purpose of this article we questioned numerous detailing experts and other similar professionals as...

Sep 22nd

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Proper Car Washing & Drying Techniques

Are you washing your car or damaging the paint? Most of the swirl marks that disfigure your vehicle are likely caused by poor washing technique. Thorough weekly washes and careful hand-drying can be the best care you can give your vehicle. Improper techniques will cause unsightly swirls and scratches in the paint requiring compounding or polishing at the...

Sep 21st

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All About Clear Coats

A clear coat is the top coat of a paint that contains no pigmentation or color. In a typical automotive paint surface, there is a primer coat which is what is sprayed on the metal or plastic body surface, a base coat, which contains the color and a clear coat. A clear coats purpose is to provide depth and gloss to the finish (known as DOI, or Distinction of Image in...

Sep 17th

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Carnauba Car Wax vs. Paint Sealants ~ Learn the...

You have two basic choices when it comes to paint protection: carnauba wax or synthetic paint sealant. Here you’ll find information on each so you can choose the paint protection that’s right for you. Carnauba Waxes Carnauba wax is the preferred car wax of collectors and concourse enthusiasts because it creates a rich, warm glow. It doesn’t appear to ...

Sep 15th

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One Chemical Every Car Wash Owner Uses ~ H2… Oh...

Water and the Car Wash Although we often hear that “every car wash is different”, you can be sure they all have one key thing in common: water. Water is considered to be the universal solvent. It is the most consumed resource in a wash. It can have a great impact on quality of the wash. However, not all water is the same. Different locations across the country obtain their...

Sep 12th

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Polishing & Waxing When Exterior Detailing - What...

As you know, a clean vehicle surface should have a nice, shiny appearance free of any cracks, crevices, scratches and major pores. These “perfect” surfaces will reflect most of the incoming light in one direction and will not allow industrial fallouts — acid rain and other contaminants — to penetrate from the outside layer (clear coat) to lower ones. Thus, the surface...

Sep 10th

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How To Choose Your Paint Protection

There are many choices when it comes to car wax, paint sealants and paint protectants. When it comes to choosing, you will want to make sure your protection choice includes durability, looks and don’t forget, slickness. With these key characteristics in mind let’s move forward and take an in-depth look at the chemistry of paint protectants. Traditional Paste Wax – Paste...

Sep 7th

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What Is Claying?

Claying is a process that is new to the world of automotive detailing and has found enthusiastic acceptance. It’s not hard to understand why, as its resume reads like a miracle cure, and after reading it you may think that it’s too good to be true. But claying delivers. The clay we are talking about is similar to the toy “Play-doh” that kids enjoy although a special type is...

Aug 20th

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Should a new car be rust-proofed?

Yes. A new car should be rust-proofed (at least under-coated) by the manufacturer and most, if not all, manufacturers make this claim. I have owned new cars and I have owned used vehicles as well. My experience has shown me that the manufacturer’s method of rust-proofing is not adequate if you plan to keep the vehicle for more than a few (2 or 3) years. I feel that this is designed-...

Aug 8th

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A Few Things to Keep in Mind When Using an...

Be sure it’s “brushless” — Some older car washes still use abrasive brushes (instead of cloth), which can leave small scratches in a car’s finish. On older cars with so-called “single stage” paint jobs, light scratches could usually be buffed out; but all modern cars use a “base/clear” system with a thin, transparent layer of clear coat on top of the underlying color coat to ...

Aug 8th

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Mazzarella Car Care Systems, LLC, makers and marketers of the Hot Body Wax brand of environmentally friendly automobile appearance products will launch a consumer based television advertising campaign this month to promote the care and quality of its Hot Body Wax automobile product. The consumer advertising campaign features a 30-second spot that will run through November, 2010 in...

Aug 8th

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Tips on Carnauba Wax

Carnauba is the hardest natural occurring wax available. Carnauba is primarily harvested from palm trees in Brazil. The wax is melted down and added to Hot Body Wax’s formulations to enhance their durability and protection against the environment as well as adding gloss to your car’s finish. Hot Body Wax uses only #1 yellow Carnauba wax, the most costly and highest quality...

Aug 8th

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The difference between a Car Wax and a Car Polish

WAX - is a protective coating that is applied to the exterior surface of an automobile to keep it from forming “Oxidation”. Wax does not protect against bird droppings, acid rain, tree sap, or tennis balls bouncing off the hood. The ONLY reason a wax is applied to the exterior surface of an automobile is to protect the paint or clearcoat from...

Aug 7th

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Wheels

Wheels can be divided into two categories: painted and non painted. Both have one thing in common: brake dust. Brake dust is the grayish material that coats the exterior of a wheel and goes a long way towards detracting from their appearance. The source of brake dust is is the brake pads; as they wear, they turn into brake dust. Special wheel cleaners are available that are designed to...

Jul 25th

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CAR WASHING PROCEDURE

Always wash your car in the shade! Why? Well simple, you don’t want the water, be it the rinse water or the car wash solution, drying on the vehicle. Remember, we are trying to make your car look better than when you started! On that note, if at all possible, try to wash your car on a relatively calm day. You would be shocked at how even a slight breeze can put particulates and dirt into the...

Jul 18th

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DRYING TOWELS

Here is another area where “best” is determined by the end user. Currently the two most popular options out there for drying your vehicle are microfiber towels and synthetic PVA towels. The PVA “synthetic chamois” towels are the small rubbery towels used by divers and swimmers at the Olympics. They are generally smaller and rubber-like in feel. They hold a large amount of water, wring out...

Jul 18th

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CAR WASH SHAMPOO

An old advertisement once said “You’ve come a long way baby” and that applies to car shampoos as well. There was a day when we all just grabbed dish soap and went to work but those days are long gone. Dish soap is designed to eat away grease and food oils and works great for that purpose but we need to keep it in the kitchen! The same attributes causes it to wreak havoc on car wax, plastic...

Jul 18th

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Car Wax, Paint Sealants And Paint Protectants,...

When choosing your protection you must first understand the somewhat confusing term, “protectant” which can mean several things in the automotive finish care industry. To simplify things, car waxes, paint protectants and paint sealants all fall into the same “paint protectant category”. Although some protectants do a better job than others, they all protect against the harsh environmental...

Jul 18th

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Keep Your Car Out of the Brush Car Washes!

Automated Car Washes Are Depreciating The Value Of Vehicles The Brushes And Cloths Used In Automatic Car Washes Cause Damage To Vehicles By Stripping The Wax Protectant And Dulling The Paint Finish Automatic car washes rely on spinning nylon bristle brushes and/or clothes to scrub the dirt off the exterior surface of the automobile. Because friction is used as the primary method...

Jul 18th

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What Is Claying?

Claying is a process that is new to the world of automotive detailing and has found enthusiastic acceptance. It’s not hard to understand why, as its resume reads like a miracle cure, and after reading it you may think that it’s too good to be true. But claying delivers. The clay we are talking about is similar to the toy “Play-doh” that kids enjoy although a special...

Jul 18th

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