1.  Dark Car Waxing:  When waxing dark blue cars, one
may encounter problems with wax gumming up.  One of our top waxes
that is great for dark colored cars is Dark Magic.  It eliminates swirl marks and
doesn’t leave powder marks.

2.  Wax Application:  Use a very soft buffing or polishing pad

3.  Buffing:  When buffing car, do it in a vigorous, circular motion in the same direction that you applied the wax.

4.  One of the best car waxes our customers like is the Autoglym Radiant Wax Polish
because it gives them the least problems when waxing because it is user friendly. 

Paint Detailing Evaluation

The first step in any detailing program is the evaluation of your car’s paint.  Take a quick walk around your car.  Do you see bug stains, water spots and tar spots, or is it completely free of contamination?  How does the paint feel to your hand?  Is it rough (small bumps), or is it smooth like glass?

If your paint is smooth and free of contaminants, the only cleaning maintenance it needs is regular washing (30 to 45 minutes a week).  If the paint is stained and rough, it needs a good cleaning.  Clean paint feels like silk.  Cleaning your paint can take 30 minutes or 3 hours, depending on the level of perfection you want to achieve.  Professional car detailers use a paint pre-wax cleaner (a special cleaner/polish) or a paint-cleaning clay to remove surface paint contamination.  It’s like exfoliating your skin to deep-clean the pores.

Once your car’s paint is clean, you can more closely inspect the paint for scratches, swirl marks and water spots.  All of these minor imperfections can be fixed with a good polish and some elbow grease (1 to 2 hours), and should be taken care of prior to waxing.  If you prefer, use a good orbital polishing machine for faster results.

If your paint has deep surface scratches (not scratched through to the primer or metal), you may need to use a scratch remover polish formula.  Most scuffs and scratches can be polished so they will no longer be seen or noticed (1 to 5 minutes per scuff or scratch). 

When your paint is contamination-free and polished to a high gloss, it’s ready to be waxed (45 minutes to an hour).  Most cars will require deep-cleaning and polishing twice a year, whereas wax should be applied at least four times a year.  With proper care, the paint finish will remain in good condition for many years.

Dressing for Success

A big part of the car detailing process includes applying vinyl dressing and other protectants to those surfaces that can’t be waxed or otherwise protected.  As just mentioned, your dash and other vinyl and leather surfaces need vinyl protectants and other regular protection.  Leather, vinyl and rubber dressings protect and beautify. 

Many detailers go overboard with applying protectants and dressings.  Maybe they think that if a little dressing is good, a lot is even better.  Not so.  Porous surfaces, such as leather and rubber, can absorb only very small amounts of a dressing.  Typically the leather, vinyl, or rubber has absorbed as much as it can within 3 to 5 minutes of applying a dressing.  The rest of the dressing is waste and should be buffed off.  If the excess dressing is not buffed off, it simply creates a greasy mess that attracts dust and dirt.  For best results, dressings should be used sparingly and frequently.

SUMMARY

Fewer than 10% of all car owners detail their own cars instead of going to professional car detailers.  Chances are you downloaded this auto detailing advice because you want to learn more about caring for your car yourself.  That makes you a car enthusiast and a kindred spirit.  Most car enthusiasts find cleaning and waxing their cars rewarding, possibly even relaxing.

Bug Bloc® is not a wax, but an invisible shield that will protect the surface of cars, trucks, RV’s and campers. This is a unique protectant for your car that offers maximum protection against love bugs and insects. The product forms a protective layer that is hydro-activated when water is added to the previously applied layer. It then forms into a liquid and washes away, thus removing anything on the surface of the protective layer. This allows for the easy removal of insects from the surface of an automobile. Bug Bloc® can be used on the front of the vehicle, including the grill,bumper, and fenders.  It may be used on the side view mirror holder and around the windshield—but never on it.

This product is 100% paint-friendly and environmentally safe.

Waterless Wash and Wax is designed to clean your car without the use of water.   The product is simply sprayed onto the surface of the car and is wiped off with a clean towel.  Here are some steps to take to use this type of product

1. Remove any large clumps of dirt and debris that may be on your car, truck, or motorcycle. You don’t want anything to inadvertently scratch your finish.
   
2. Spray the product on to the surface of your vehicle. Don’t spray the entire vehicle at once, only the area you’re currently working.
3. Using a microfiber towel, begin wiping off the product in a circular motion.
4. While wiping, it is important that the surface of the towel be rotated on a regular basis

That’s it. Simply spray on and wipe off. This will leave you with a clean car and beautiful shine in a fraction of the time. For areas with water restrictions, this product is perfect.

Huey offers Waterless Wash & Wax in various sizes depending on your use. We carry 5 gallon, 1 gallon, and a 16oz spray bottle.

We are announcing another price reduction. This time it’s on the No Touch Extremely Wet Tire Shine. We have this available for purchase by individual can or by the case. This is an excellent product for easily applying tire dressing to your tires.

Sprays on wetter for an exceptionally long-lasting ultra high gloss “wet” finish. Utilizes 100% active shine ingredients.