A cleaner car starts with knowing what to do next. Browse my latest detailing methods and buying guides below, or search for the job you’re tackling. For a complete routine, start with washing your car or cleaning the interior.
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Ceramic Coating Curing Time: Rain, Dew and the First Wash
Read more →: Ceramic Coating Curing Time: Rain, Dew and the First WashPlan coating cure time around rain, overnight dew and your next journey. Separate residue removal, water exposure and the first wash for your product.
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Preparing Paint for Ceramic Coating: What Actually Needs Doing?
Read more →: Preparing Paint for Ceramic Coating: What Actually Needs Doing?Decide whether your paint needs decontamination or polishing, choose compatible preparation and avoid the residues and hidden drips that complicate coating.
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Ceramic Coating a Car at Home: Plan, Apply and Look After It
Read more →: Ceramic Coating a Car at Home: Plan, Apply and Look After ItChoose a ceramic coating that fits your working space, prepare the paint, apply it evenly and plan the cure. Practical advice from James Thompson.
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How to Clean Car Door Shuts Without Soaking the Interior
Read more →: How to Clean Car Door Shuts Without Soaking the InteriorA practical way to clean muddy door shuts, painted sills and rubber seals, with controlled water, separate cloths and careful drying around the cabin.
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How to Clean Polishing Pads and Know When to Replace Them
Read more →: How to Clean Polishing Pads and Know When to Replace ThemClean, rinse, dry and store car polishing pads properly. Learn when to swap pads during use and which signs mean a pad needs replacing.
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Why Does Car Paint Look Hazy After Polishing?
Read more →: Why Does Car Paint Look Hazy After Polishing?Separate polish residue from fine marring, check your pads and towels, and choose the next step for cloudy paint without jumping to a stronger compound.
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Can You Polish Out That Car Scratch?
Read more →: Can You Polish Out That Car Scratch?Find out whether a car scratch needs cleaning, polishing or repair. Assess the mark, choose a careful first attempt and know when to stop.
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Compound or Finishing Polish: What Does Your Paint Need?
Read more →: Compound or Finishing Polish: What Does Your Paint Need?Choose between compound, finishing polish and a filling hand polish. A practical test-section approach to better paint clarity without unnecessary stages.
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Car Polishing Pads: Size, Cut and How Many You Need
Read more →: Car Polishing Pads: Size, Cut and How Many You NeedChoose car polishing pads that fit your machine and suit the job. Understand plate size, pad grades, mixed packs and how many spares to have ready.
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Choosing Your First Dual Action Car Polisher
Read more →: Choosing Your First Dual Action Car PolisherChoose a first dual-action polisher by movement, throw, pad compatibility, power and handling, with a practical checklist for your first machine.