Away From the Shop: 2/25-3/1
I will be out of the shop from February 25th through March 1st, shooting photos in Missouri at the 100 Acre Wood rally race. I will be unable to return any inquiries, emails, texts, or phone calls during this time but will get back to you promptly upon my return. Thanks!
How To: Wheel Cleaning
Much like a fresh and straight laced pair of shoes, a clean set of wheels can make a drastic improvement in your appearance. Every time you drive your car, the wheels are becoming contaminated with road grime, dirt, brake dust, tar, and asphalt. If left neglected for too long, the surface can become permanently stained and eroded by brake dust build up that becomes baked onto the finish. Due to the intricate forms and tight clearances of modern wheels it can be very frustrating to clean wheels without the proper tools and products, and even when done correctly can take…
Damaging Your Car at the Car Wash
Although its important to keep your car clean and free of road salt during these cold months, you need to ensure that you’re not damaging your finish in the process. I always discourage the use of brush washes, make every effort to only use a touch free tunnel wash, if you must use an automated wash. Hand washing your car outdoors isn’t an option at this time of year (its -12°F as I write this), but with a garage and a couple extra layers you can do it yourself at home with my winter wash tutorial. Too often do I…
What is paint correction?
Paint correction is the skilled removal of defects and scratches from the surface of your paint, creating the single most dramatic difference in the look and value of any vehicle. It is a labor and time intensive process that levels paintwork on the microscopic scale to permanently remove light scuffs, scratches, swirl marks, bird stains, holograms, oxidation, micro-marring, and cobwebbing. This process works to maximize the clarity and depth of your paint while also amping up the gloss and shine. Having the proper skills, experience, and eye for detail is the definitive trait of the professional detailer, and is…
Detailing 111 – Car Wash Basics
I’m happy to announce a new series of articles on MotoIQ, of which I will be the host! We’re calling it Detailing 111 and it will cover all aspects of detailing, catering to the do it yourself crew. The first article covers the basics of car washing, which isn’t as simple as many people assume. I’m very excited about this new opportunity and would really appreciate it if you gave the article a read, your car will thank you too! Detailing 111 on MotoIQ – Car Wash Basics Keep it shiny, -Connor
Winter Washing Tutorial
Let’s say you’re a detailer who lives in an apartment, and you don’t have access to a hose for water. Worse yet, you have your own home and hose, but its winter! Your car has been dirty for a few days and that nervous twitch you get is starting to concern your friends and family. What is a detailer to do in such inopportune and sanity threatening conditions? A rinseless wash of course! But wait, you say, I don’t have hose access and its super freakin’ cold outside! How am I supposed to wash a car like that, you big…