Restoring Plastic Headlight Lenses
Are your car's headlight lenses dull, cloudy, scratched or yellowed? No problem! You can restore plastic headlights in about 20 minutes. Headlight restoration is easy once you know how. Look around any public parking lot and you will see dozens of cars with cloudy, nicked and scratched headlights. The change from glass headlight lenses to plastic made it inevitable. [caption id="attachment_1691" align="aligncenter" width="455" caption="You can restore your headlights in about 20 minutes."][/caption] Without proper maintenance, the sun's UV rays and contaminates such as acid rain, salt and road debris degrade and discolor your car’s clear plastic lenses. Halogen and other high-intensity headlights ...
Preparing Your Used Car For Selling
In the middle of this recession, new car sales are slow, but used car sales remain strong and competitive. You can successfully sell you used car by following this do-it-yourself guide. [caption id="attachment_1102" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Used car sales is a competitive business. Most people dread characters like this... you can be the better alternative."][/caption] When it comes time to sell your used car, don't assume that anyone will be able to see the beauty that lies beneath the filth, clutter or deferred maintenance. The fact is that most used car buyers are turned off by a used car that's ...
Will 2010 Be Meguiar’s Best Year Ever?
Let's face it, last decade wasn't the best in Meguiar's history. A series of events and strategic mistakes put the number one name in car detailing products nose to nose with near disaster. Starting with a risky succession financing deal with the Shansby Group in 2003, a move Barry Meguiar railroaded through in order to buy out the remaining family members, the company made cuts and ventured into new areas with wild abandon. One of those new ventures was entertainment media in the form of "Car Crazy Television," which airs weekly on the SPEED Channel national cable network, and "Car Crazy ...
Winter Car Care
You wouldn't dream of facing winter's ice, snow and sleet without a coat, gloves and other cold-weather gear, would you? Your car deserves the same level of protection. Unless you live in a sun belt region, winter is the most damaging season for your car. During the winter months, your car’s paint, tires, glass, plastic and other surfaces will be at the mercy of the elements, including wind, rain, sleet, snow, sand, gravel, cinders, salt and road oil. Fall is your best opportunity to inspect and prepare your car with a protective layer, giving your car a fighting chance. Your car’s paint, ...
Detailing FAQ
Top 7 Car Detailing Myths Debunked!Have you been to a large car show lately and visited the vendor area? If so, you...
Leather Car Upholstery Care: Myths and Facts
When it comes to leather car interior care information, there are plenty of myths...
Paint Sealant vs. Car Wax: Which is Better?
Paint sealant and car wax are essentially the same thing. They are coatings applied...
Swirl Marks
What Causes Swirl Marks in My Car's Paint? Swirl marks are super fine scratches on...
Auto Detailing Clay FAQ
How do I know when it's time to clay my car? After first washing and drying your...
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Answers
Can a CD player in a car be cleaned with a Phillips Laser Lens Cleaner?The cleaning CD has small brushes.On the cover it says that is recommended for CD-RW,...
where can i go to get my car detailed and oil change at the same place, living near great adventure?
i want my car to be cleaned inside and out. seats to be taken out of van and floor...
What is the least expensive and most convenient car detailing service in Connecticut?
I am trying to find a car detailing service in Connecticut that can "perform...
Whats the average cost of getting your car detailed?
I have a Chevy Equinox.. and I would like to get it detailed for my husband for valentines...
What is the Best Cleaner for my Car's Exterior Before Waxing?
I have a 1986 Cadillac Deville, a beautiful car... Recently its been getting dusty...
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Detailing Deals
Headlight Restoration, Fast & Easy w/ 3M Kit
Yesterday I finished a how-to guide on repairing plastic headlight lenses (Restoring Plastic Headlight Lenses), then found a complete 3M kit with everything you need. Just my luck. All is well, though, because after lunch I went down to NAPA Auto Parts to look at the product and was really impressed. My original plan was to show how to do the job... [Read more of this review]
Microfiber Chenille Wash Mitt by Cobra
I have about eight of these Microfiber Chenille Wash Mitts in different colors. I buy them to try or vendors give them to me to test. What I can tell you is they are not all the same. The good ones are thick and have really long chenille strands. The cheap one fall apart quickly, feel rough and the chenille strands are much shorter. Priced under... [Read more of this review]
303 Aerospace, Best Vinyl/Rubber/Leather Protectant: $8.99!
I think someone entered this wrong, because I've never seen 303 Aerospace 16 oz. for $8.99. That's close to what most dealers pay for this fantastic VLRP (vinyl, leather, rubber and plastic protectant). In case you're not familiar, 303 Aerospace is a top rated car detailing product, and has been for years. I love it because I can use it to treat both... [Read more of this review]
Metro Vac N Blo: Best Car Vac, Huge Discount!
I own two MetroVac Vac N Blo car vacuums, the original and the large wall mounted unit. The original I've owned since 1999, and it still performs like it did the day I got it. These are bullet proof vacuums. Plus, nothing in their size rang has anywhere near the power. These vacuums perform like my big 5HP shop vac, only you can put it on your shoulder... [Read more of this review]
Best Detail Clay… Under $13, Really? Yes!
Here's a money saving tip for you. Keep your eye on Amazon open box specials. I found Mothers Clay for $10.99 and Meguiar's Clay for $12.99. The boxes may be damaged, but who cares? You're going to throw it away as soon as you get it anyway. Amazon is one of the largest retailers of Mothers Polishes and Meguiar's consumer products. So, it... [Read more of this review]
Porter Cable 7424XP w/ Backing Plate: $125 FREE Shipping-WOW!
Mere minutes after getting my last post out (Porter Cable 7424XP Car Polisher Alternative: Amazing Deal!) my phone rings. It's Jeanne from TOOLS-PLUS.com to tell me about their pricing. Jeanne went on to tell me they have the best prices on the Internet, and after looking, I believe her. Check this out. For only $125 Tools Plus will ship you a brand... [Read more of this review]
Porter Cable 7424XP Car Polisher Alternative: Amazing Deal!
Porter Cable 7424XP Car Polisher In Use My love of the Porter Cable 7424XP car polisher is well known. It is the highest quality dual-action car polisher made for car enthusiasts (in my humble opinion). However, when I found this Griot's Garage deal this morning (complete car buffer kit for under $200!), it really made me take notice. I think this... [Read more of this review]
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