DIY Car Care

Learn about how to take care of your car here thanks to Details Matter LLC in Melbourne FL.

Car Detailing Myths Debunked

As professional auto detailers, we’ve heard all the common car detailing myths and seen firsthand what the friendly detailing tip your neighbor gives you really does to your car (hint: it’s not pretty). Let’s explore what car detailers do and debunk a few of the most common car detailing myths. What Do Car Detailers Do? Car detailers are professionals who clean, restore, and protect the appearance of a vehicle. Detailers work in dedicated detailing shops that may be standalone businesses … Read More

Removing Tough Contaminants With a Clay Bar

It’s not always possible to remove every type of contaminant from the surface of a car using only water and soap. After washing and drying your car, put a plastic sandwich bag over your hand and touch the surface of the car. If the paint feels rough, it’s because there are contaminants fused to its surface that water alone cannot remove. To remove the more difficult class of contaminants from car surfaces, clay bars are often used. A clay bar is an engineered resin compound that … Read More

Top 10 DIY Auto Detailing Tips

While professional detailing is always the best option, there are times when you need to do a quick DIY between visits to your detailer. Auto detailing doesn’t have to take forever and cost a fortune. With some elbow grease and these ten auto detailing tips, you can keep your car clean and well-maintained, inside and out. Top 10 DIY Auto Detailing Tips #1 Car polish isn’t car wax Many people think car polish and car wax are the same, but they are different products. If the … Read More

How to Remove Tree Sap From Your Car Effectively

If you live in an area with a lot of trees, you’ve probably dealt with tree sap on your car. Tree sap is quite acidic and can do permanent damage to your paint, so you need to deal with it quickly. Improperly removed sap spots is an issue we see frequently in our detailing business so we have a few tips that may help you. Here are a few things you should, and shouldn’t, do to remove tree sap from your … Read More

Plastics Off-Gassing of Your Car’s Interior Surfaces

We’ve all had to deal with fogged up car windows at some point and it can be frustrating, not to mention dangerous. There are many things that can cause your windows to fog up, from recirculating A/C to changes in the weather. One cause that you may not have heard of is called off-gassing. So what exactly causes plastics off-gassing and what can you do to stop it? What Is Off-Gassing? Essentially off-gassing is exactly what it sounds like. There … Read More

Tesla Announces Vegan Leather Seats – Here’s How to Protect Them

Tesla has always been at the forefront of the eco-friendly car movement, and with their recent removal of leather seating options, they take another key step towards a more sustainable automobile industry. Cutting back on waste has always been Tesla’s primary concern and it has helped them connect with customers who share the same values. Tesla’s vegan leather seats deliver the luxurious experience you would expect from a high-end car while staying true to their mission to reduce their impact … Read More

Tips for Cleaning and Protecting Alcantara Interior Car Surfaces

Alcantara is a product similar to suede that is most commonly found on interior trimming, seats, and steering wheels. Much like suede it is delicate and must be handled with care but don’t let that scare you off, armed with the right knowledge cleaning and protecting Alcantara is no problem at all. Tips for Protecting Alcantara Interior Car Surfaces Don’t use Harsh Cleaning Products As with anything else, your Alcantara surfaces need to be cleaned. Not doing so can cause … Read More

Avoid These 10 Things if you Want to Keep Your Car Looking Like New

Your automobile is an investment that must be kept in good condition. You want to keep the exterior paint clean and unblemished. There are several ways to protect car paint and keep it in prime condition. Some of these are common sense and some take a little extra effort but are worth it. Following these tips will help you keep your car looking like new longer. 10 Things to Avoid to Keep Your Car Looking Like New Shopping carts are a major … Read More

How Can I Remove the Water Spots From my Car’s Finish?

One common issue we see in our professional detailing service is the presence of water spots on the car’s surface. Improper methods of removing water spots often result in swirls and scratches. Let’s look at ways to properly remove water spots from a car. Water spots are broadly divided into different categories. While roughly the same steps are followed for treating different types of water spots, some special steps need to be taken to deal with more persistent types of spots. … Read More