You need to use a clay bar on a new car. Doing so will remove contaminants from the car’s paint without damaging the clear coat. If the paint feels rough or textured, a clay bar will clean and smooth your vehicle, leaving it with a bright, clear finish.
Claying your car or using a clay bar treatment is a detailing treatment for your vehicle, not a regular part of your car cleaning routine. There are some do’s and don’ts when it comes to claying properly, but can claying be done when your vehicle is exposed to direct sunlight? You can clay your car … Read more
You cannot clay a car with water alone. It should be used in conjunction with a clay bar or similar materials to create slickness and remove contaminants embedded into your paint. It is better to use lubes, detailers, waterless wash products, or soapy water instead.
Car detailing enthusiasts know how complicated wet sanding can be. On one hand, wet sanding can give your car that deep, glossy look that’s every owner’s dream; on the other hand, wet sanding can force you to redo an entire paint job. You can’t apply a clear coat after wet sanding a car because the … Read more
Applying a new coat of paint on your car is one of those cool things you would love doing every other time. After all, it makes your vehicle look sleek. However, isn’t it tiring to wait for the car’s paint to cure before you start polishing it? A decent paint job should take approximately 24 … Read more
When you’re busy, it may be challenging to find enough time (let alone the right time) to care for your car. For example, you may be outdoors in the middle of your car care session when the sky becomes overcast and ready to release some rain. You shouldn’t buff your car in the rain, or … Read more
There are different variables to consider during your wax prep and application. Unfortunately, the actual dry time does not always align with the product label suggestions. So how can you tell when the car wax is dry? Here are three ways to tell when the car wax is dry: A waxing routine should be a … Read more
Keeping car wax applicator pads clean extends their life, ensuring they are in good condition every time you use them. However, it can be hard to remove the wax from the pad, and leaving the pad for long without cleaning it hardens the wax, making it sticky. If you do not know how to clean … Read more
Washing and waxing your car regularly are essential for car maintenance. But either of these can take up quite a lot of time. So can you forego the wash and go straight to waxing to achieve that brand-new glow? You should never wax your car without washing and allowing it to dry first. Applying wax … Read more
Let me guess: you are looking to prepare homemade liquid wax from a can of paste wax you got from a store. Or perhaps you have a bottle of liquid car wax, and you are thinking of diluting it with water to make a spray. You cannot mix wax and water under normal circumstances. These … Read more