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A pro detailer buddy asked me to try a different hybrid carnauba wax so I decided to put a coat on my wife's black cross-over. He also suggested I spit-shine the first layer for increased shine. "A good technique is to buff the wax with a 100% cotton micro fiber cloth and then spritz the...

Watching a pro-detailer friend of mine remove wax from a show car using terry-towels and diapers, I asked in astonishment--why? "Because the good microfiber will remove all the wax and any micro-fillers. The cotton will not and still shines," he said. Did I miss this trick or is it common practice?

If preliminary long-range forecasts are accurate, the U.S. will have a very cold late fall and winter season everywhere but the Southeast. Will you pros contact your customers and offer "Pre-Cold Weather Special Packages?" Something like: To preserve your vehicle's looks and longevity for the...

What did she do to mess up the interior that bad?:doh: Woman filmed at a car wash cleaning outside and INSIDE her vehicle with a soapy brush# | Daily Mail Online

10 Tips For Cleaning Your Car Like a Pro

From a NASA tech page.. "NASA is testing NON-STICK wing coatings So when bugs hit—They slide right off The favorite is one based on a lotus leaf Which naturally repels water with tiny bumps Fuel savings per plane are small But across the industry could be BIG" Could this lead to new automotive...

Is there a need for consideration of different formulated products to use on the newer water-based automotive paints being used by manufacturers and many paint & body shops? Are the old stand-by products just as good on all finishes (paint is paint), or are newer wax/sealants/coatings adjusted...

As the detailer is cleaning up my wife's 5 month old ebony black 2015.5 XC60 Volvo, he asks, "has anyone been painting near where your wife works?" Sure enough, it looks like she parked near where someone was spray painting machine parts. It's visible if you look close as tiny droplets on the...