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You car is vulnerable to accidents and mishaps when it is parked outdoors. Paint can find it way to your car by a variety of ways. Someone can be painting by your vehicle and not realize he is...
Clear plastic headlight lenses cover the headlight bulb. Pitted headlight lenses are discolored and hazy due to basic wear and tear and scratches. Cloudy lenses prevent your headlights from...
Over time, plastic headlight lenses on your vehicle will become cloudy from wear and tear, scratches or discoloration. The lenses cover the headlight bulb; when the lenses are hazy, the headlights...
Even in areas with extremely hard water, removing calcium deposits from your auto glass is relatively simple. The primary culprit when it comes to creating calcium deposits on windshields and...
White glue can spill easily when handled carelessly, which can be inconvenient when it gets on a car's seats. When attempting to remove glue from the interior of your car, it is essential to use...
You can quickly clean the plastic lens on a car speedometer using common household products. While there are scores of auto cleaning and detailing products on the market for cleaning a car's...
Glue can form a stubborn bond that can make it difficult to clean. Removing tacky glue from the painted surface of a car can be especially intimidating. Harsh chemicals, excessive pressure, and...
Maintaining a clean car can help keep its resale value at maximum. Regular cleaning and detailing keeps excess debris from building up, extends the life of your paint job and ensures that all...
Most cars today use vinyl extensively, from the roof to the interior and everywhere in between. If you don't properly maintain your vinyl, it can dry and crack, which looks unsightly. It's all...
Cleaning paint isn't a very difficult process, but it needs to be done correctly or else the results won't be up to par. Properly cleaning automotive paint helps keep the finish in good condition,...
Removing paint ball paint from you car is a lot easier task than removing common house and auto paints. That is because paint ball paint is made from water-soluble ingredients that can easily be...
Cleaning the inside of a car windshield is important to improve visibility. However, because of the angle of the windshield and the position of the dashboard, it can be a challenge to clean it...
The windows of your car are not the same as the ones in your house. You have to use certain types of cleaners and tools to bring your car windows to a brilliant shine. In addition to getting them...
Everything seems to be going green and natural these days, including car cleaning products. Gone are the days when you would just fill a bucket with water and add whatever detergent you had on...
BMW vehicles are known for their stylish design, reliable construction and solid performance. Cleaning a BMW regularly not only keeps it looking shiny and new, it helps protect the exterior paint....
Everyone wants a shiny car, but with the economics of today, we want to keep our cars looking nicer longer.
Convertible owners need to regularly clean and maintain their soft tops to prevent stains and damage that would shorten the life of the top. Bird droppings, sap, grease and acid rain are among the...
In this article you will learn how to properly clean the exterior of your car or truck without leaving swirl's or scratches on your finish.
Cleaning your car glass is important not just because it helps your car look better, but because clean windows make for safer driving. Most people, however, hate cleaning car glass because they...
Most cars manufactured since the 1990s have headlight lenses made from a type of plastic. Before that, headlights were made of glass. Unfortunately, while plastic lenses are more durable, they...
Black cars look stylish and very posh and many people love this color for their car. But the beautiful shine disappears very fast especially in dusty areas (like here in Los Angeles, California)....
Before applying a new coat of auto wax, it is important to remove old auto wax from your car's paint. Failing to do so may leave the finish looking dull instead of shiny. You may also need to...
Foggy headlights don't give as much light as they were intended to, which can be quite dangerous. The headlights are coated with a clear coat of paint, and this paint can turn yellow over time,...
Cleaning your car's windscreen (called a windshield in the United States) is one of the most important car care jobs you will do. A dulled or dirty windscreen not only looks unsightly, it can be a...
Learn how to properly wash your car and keep it shining like it is supposed to be. You can learn how to properly wash your wheels, lights, and stuff like that. So let’s get started, just follow...
Wolfgang deep gloss paint sealant is a very good quality paint sealant. It protects the paint as it is supposed to. It also gives the paint that shiny look. So let’s get started. Just follow the...
How to clay your car to remove embedded surface contamination from a vehicle's paint.
How to Clean Road Dirt From Car Tires
Cleaning road dirt from car tires involves spraying down the tire with an all-purpose cleaner, scrubbing down the tire with a stiff-bristled brush and wiping it down with a microfiber towel. Keep...
How to Clean the Tires on Your Car
To clean the tires on a car, first spray them down with an all-purpose cleaner, scrub in the product with a stiff-bristled brush and then apply a tire dressing with the included applicator. Wipe...
How to Clean the Outside of Your Car
To clean the outside of a car, spray the car down with a rinse-less car cleaning product, which conserves several gallons of water, then wipe down the entire surface with a microfiber cloth. Wash...
How to Clean Alloy Car Wheels
Cleaning alloy car wheels requires first applying an all-purpose cleaner, scrubbing the wheels with a stiff-bristled brush and then wiping off the product with a microfiber cloth. Finish cleaning...
How to Clean an Egged Car
To clean an egged car, rinse off the area as soon as possible, rub the stain down with a microfiber cloth, and repeat the process until the egg stain is completely removed. Catch egg and bird...
How to Clean Insects Off a Car's Exterior
To clean insects off a car's exterior, spray down the area with a diluted all-purpose cleaner, scrub the area with a soft-bristled brush and wipe off the product with a microfiber towel. Remove...
How to Clean Car Plastic
To clean car plastic, mist a plastic-specific product onto a microfiber cloth, wipe down the stained area and follow up with a plastic conditioner. Avoid using harsh cleaners that could discolor...
How to Clean the Dashboard & Console in Your Vehicle
Cleaning the car's dashboard and center console requires using a very mild glass cleaner so as not to damage any screens, buttons or glass on the console. Use a small paint brush to loosen dust...
How to Clean Car Seat Belts
To clean car seat belts, use a product specific for that material, extend the seat belt out and rub the product in with a microfiber towel. Repeat the process until the stain is removed from the...
How to Clean Leather Car Seats
When cleaning leather car seats, first remove loose debris with a stiff-bristled brush, spray a leather cleaner onto a microfiber cloth to wipe the seats down, and condition the leather with a...
How to Clean the Velour Interior of a Car
Cleaning the velour interior of a car requires applying a vleour-specific cleaning agent to a microfiber cloth and wiping down the velour area of the car. Use a stiff-bristled brush to loosen dirt...
How to Clean a Car License Plate
To clean a car license plate, use a screwdriver to remove the plate, brush off dirt and debris from the surface, spray the plate with a cleaner and wipe it down with a microfiber cloth. Keep a...
Cleaning Automobile Vinyl
Cleaning automobile vinyl requires using a product specifically designated for vinyl, misting that product onto a microfiber cloth and wiping down the surface. Follow up with a vinyl conditioner...
How to Clean a Car Ceiling
To clean a car ceiling, avoid using a lot of moisture on its surface as it can cause the adhesive to dissolve, but a rinse-less detergent product misted onto a microfiber cloth is the best way to...
How to Clean a Car Headliner
Cleaning the headliner in a car requires using a microfiber cloth and a rinse-less detergent, gently rubbing back and forth while avoiding the lights, compartments and sun visor. Keep a car's...
How to Clean a Car Windshield
Cleaning a car windshield involves misting the glass with a glass cleaner, wiping it down with a paper cloth and drying the windshield with a microfiber towel. Keep the inside of a car's...
How to Clean a Leather Vehicle Interior
To clean a leather vehicle interior, use a leather-specific detergent on a microfiber cloth to remove stains and residue, followed by a good leather conditioner to replace the natural oils in the...
Whether a cloudy film or finish has appeared on your windshield as a result of dirt and pollution, weather changes or protective coatings on the glass, it must be removed both for the appearance...
Do you have poor visibility at night due to foggy and dirty headlights? Here's how revive your headlights giving them a crystal clear shine.
If you have a car with leather seats, then you know that you have to take special care of them and not allow any water-based products to spill on them. Since you will be using water-based cleaning...
Many car owners wash their cars in a commercial car wash, running it through the cycles, and expect that that will be enough to make the car remain shiny and beautiful. In time, however,...
Dirty windshields are not just ugly; they are also a driving safety hazard. It's easy to remember to clean the outside of the windshield, and of course windshield wiper fluid takes care of the...
Cleaning your Kawasaki Ninja 500 is a simple task, but for a sparkling clean bike, a certain process must be used. Following a few steps, your Ninja can be shining like new in no time at all.