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Wheel and Tire Detailing Tips from the Pros

August 27th, 2008 No Comments

It’s been another summer of orange cones, but the worst aspect of road construction is just starting. The jackhammers have stopped pounding, the rubble has been cleared away, and now the asphalt trucks are lining up along the highways. Ugh! Fresh tar. Drive over a newly paved road and you spend hours cleaning tar off [...]

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How to Remove Bird Dropping Etchings from Paint

August 20th, 2008 No Comments

Bird poop. It’s one of the hazards of summer. No matter how careful you are not to park under trees, an errant bomb drop from a bird in flight can wreak havoc with your car’s paint job. Meguiar’s ScratchX and a lot of elbow grease can remove bird dropping etchings, as well as scratches, swirls, [...]

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Learn to Buff Like a Pro

August 13th, 2008 1 Comment

In our last post we talked about Meguiar’s superior buff pads. While pad quality is important in obtaining the professional auto detailing results you crave, it’s proper technique that will give you the deep glossy shine that defines a truly professional detailing job. My dad always used to say the best tools in the world [...]

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Taking Meguiar’s New Soft Buff Pads Out for a Spin

August 11th, 2008 No Comments

Meguiar’s is coming out with a new washable version of their superior, durable Velcro-backed Soft Buff Pads. In the latest Meguiar’s newsletter, reviewer Tim Lingor took the machine-washable foam pads out for a spin.
You’ve seen buff pads after use. They’re dark and grimy. After detailing his truck, Tim popped the padsĀ into a standard household washing [...]

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Glass Cleaning Tips for Auto Detailers

August 6th, 2008 No Comments

When you’re detailing your car, cleaning the glass is like putting icing on a cake. It’s the last thing you do, but it makes the finished project stand out. Nothing makes a beautifully detailed and buffed finish sparkle like clean, crystal clear windows. And let’s not forget the safety factor. Clean windows improve visibility.
There are [...]

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