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 [...]

Scratches happen. Clear coat peels. Color fades. Rust attacks. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if cars kept their glossy, showroom shine throughout their lifetime? Unfortunately, modern paint technology is good; but it’s not that good! However, regular detailing can correct and repair scratches, nicks and other problems and bring your vehicle’s finish back to that beautiful, deep, clear [...]

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, [...]

It’s a motorhead’s dream come true: access to a stable full of the world’s hottest (and most expensive) luxury sports cars without having to shell out the impressive number of greenbacks it would take to purchase them. Imagine picking your date up in a Lotus Elise tonight, then cruising down the coast in a 1965 [...]

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 [...]

If you’re looking to grow your auto detailing business, adding windshield repair services can increase profits with minimal investment. Windshield scratches, chips and cracks are among the most common problems faced by car owners. The ability to offer windshield repair services to your customers will earn customer loyalty and generate new referral business.
A small piece of gravel hurled into [...]

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 [...]

The kids are going back to school, why not join them? We’re taking reservations now for our August and September auto detailing and auto reconditioning classes. If you want to learn to detail and recondition cars, motorcycles or trucks like a pro, don’t delay. Our 2-day July seminar sold out quickly, and we don’t want [...]

“Water, water everywhere nor any drop to drink,” wrote English poet Samuel Coleridge in the famous poem The Ancient Mariner. While 70% of our planet may be covered with water, as that ancient sailor knew, precious little of it can be used by man.
The problem is that only 3% of the water here on Earth is [...]

With gas prices down (at least temporarily), it’s time to get cruising. Last time we shared some great gas-saving tips from our favorite car guys Tom and Ray, stars of the syndicated column and hit radio show Car Talk. Here are some more tips that will help you save gas and keep cruising longer:

Don’t charge [...]