exterior detailing

The Best Way to Repair Car Paint Chips

My car’s paint is chipped. What’s the best way to repair it? One of the most common questions we get is from car owners who notice that their car’s paint is chipped. They want to know the best way to repair car paint chips. They often wonder if they can do it themselves or if they should have the chipped paint repaired professionally. Car paint was never designed to last forever. On a daily basis, it is assaulted by environmental pollutants, chemicals, and rocks. All of this results in the paint getting chipped and peeling … Read More

How to Correctly Care for Satin Finish Car Paint

Just about every car you see on the road today has a smooth, glossy finish. There’s nothing wrong with this, of course, but if you want your car to really stand out from the crowd, you need something unique. Satin finish paint is gaining in popularity among auto enthusiasts, giving a flat but striking look to your car. One thing to keep in mind is that you can’t care for satin finish car paint the same way you do gloss paints. Below … Read More

What Car Wax Does And Does Not Do To Protect Your Car

Wax technology has undergone many advancements over the years. The best car waxes can offer a brilliant, deep shine while protecting your car‘s paint from minor environmental hazards. In this blog post, we will look at some of the benefits and limitations of car wax. Today, car waxes are typically made of Carnauba, a yellowish wax produced by the leaves of the carnauba palm found in northeastern Brazil. It is this wax that gives the leaves of the palm their water-beading and repelling properties. A good paste or spray wax can protect your paint for 1 … Read More

Car Detailing Myths Debunked

As professional auto detailers, we’ve heard all the common car detailing myths and we’ve seen firsthand what the friendly detailing tip your neighbor gives you really does to your car (hint: it’s not pretty). Let’s get right into debunking a few of the most common car detailing myths. 10 Common Car Detailing Myths 1) It’s okay to use dish detergent to wash your car This is one of the most pervasive car detailing myths. Detergent may create soap suds but … Read More

The Benefits of Coating Your Painted Wheels

When you get painted wheels you want them to set you apart from the crowd, but not for the wrong reasons. Just like every other painted surface of your car, your wheels are subject to the daily wear and tear of driving as well as environmental contaminants like tar and dirt. In addition, your wheels are subject to damage from brake dust. Without protection, this hot, metal debris can easily damage your painted wheels, which can end up chipped and … Read More

What You Need to Know Before You Invest in Paint Protection Film (PPF)

When it comes to protecting your car from damage, paint protection films can be a solid choice depending on your needs. With a paint protection film, much like any other product, it’s important to know what you’re looking for and do your research before you commit. Here are a few things that are important to know before you invest in a PPF. What does a paint protection film do? A paint protection film is a clear film that goes on … Read More

Maintain Your BMW’s Showroom Shine – Apply a Ceramic Coating

BMWs are beautiful cars, with an understated combination of elegance and performance. The feeling you get from driving down the street and watching the heads turn in admiration is a feeling you can’t put a price on, and you want your new investment to keep turning heads for years to come. The reality is that cars are exposed to all sorts of wear and tear, no matter how hard you try to baby them, and even just driving to the … Read More

Protect Your Investment: Ceramic Coating for Vinyl Decals and Racing Stripes

One of the great things about owning a car is the ability to customize the exterior to your liking, whether that be advertising your business, vinyl decals of your favorite sports team, or enhancing the paint job up with racing stripes. Anytime you put extra effort and money into your car like this, you want to protect your investment. Vinyl decals can present some unique challenges when it comes to protecting your car. You need to make sure that you’re … Read More

PPF vs. Ceramic Coatings Part 1: Chemical Resistance

This is just the first in a 3 part series where we’ll compare ceramic coatings to paint protection films. Our first metric is chemical resistance. The chemical resistance of a coating determines how well it stands up to chemical components like windshield washer fluid, gasoline, coolant, battery acid or most anything with an acidic component. Your car is exposed to many of these things on a daily basis, so it’s important that whatever you choose to protect your paint is … Read More

Ceramic Coating Over Paint Protection Film and Vinyl

When you buy an expensive car, you want as much protection as possible. There are many ways to protect your car’s paint from the wear and tear of driving, like paint protection films (also known as polyurethane films). Unfortunately, you may find that you’re not completely satisfied with the product you’re currently using. For starters, many PPF products have a texture to them – commonly referred to as “orange peel”. The degree of this texture varies from brand to brand, but overall … Read More