Car Cleaning

There is nothing more frustrating than having your car egged. There's also nothing more damaging to car paint than an egg. But before you panic, know that you can remove the egg with a little...

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...

Black cars hide dirt well, but eventually they will lose their new car look. You may notice a build-up of specs on your car. While dirt and debris on the outside can be washed off, if it has made...

Adhesive on the finish of your car left over from stickers, removed or lost trim, or even an accident can be difficult to remove cleanly without damaging the paint. All it takes is a little time...

Most types of lubricant, including motor oil, will not harm the paint on a car. Oil will make a slimy mess and cause ugly streaking, but it won't damage the vehicle. But if the oil gets onto the...

Love bugs are undoubtedly a problem on the front of your car if you live in the southeastern U.S. These little bugs are everywhere in the south and seem to be more prevalent on the busy roads. ...

Getting gum on clothing can ruin a garment, but getting gum on a car can completely ruin its paint job, which is a much more expensive problem. The good news is, if you find some chewing gum on...

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...

There are a few different ways to remove paint from material, but some methods are much harsher to the material underneath the paint than others. While chemical stripping tends to be easier to do...

Paint pens are useful for coloring objects that cannot be written on easily with normal pens or markers. For this reason, paint pens are sometimes used to touch up paint or scratches on cars. If...

When painting a house, spills and stains can happen. However, when they happen to your truck, it's no laughing matter. Many paint solvents and thinners are good at removing paint, but they may...

Washing a car is an essential first step before beginning to add another layer of color. If any sort of dirt is left on the vehicle before the painting commences, it can leave behind fuzzies and...

Automotive paint finishes are resilient to all types of assaults, including splattered paint. However, car finishes aren't completely impervious to harsh cleaning chemicals and you must take great...

A long road trip or a drive in an area that has a lot of insects usually means your car will have bug remains stuck on the paint. A trip to the car wash just does not seem to do the trick when you...

There are several reasons why you might find paint splatters on your car. If your house was painted or a neighbor painted his shed while your car was in the driveway, then you might wake to find...

Car owners dread the thought of waking up and seeing their car splattered with house paint. Despite it sounding like a nightmare, this scenario is a reality, as your car, as long as it is parked...

The onset of chipping car paint can be an aggravating experience, especially if you consider your car to be an extension of yourself. Before you go overboard, or spend hundreds of dollars to fix...

Removing paint from your plastic bumper doesn't have to be left to body shop professionals. There's nothing more aggravating to find out that a careless driver ran into your vehicle leaving a...

The prank of egging cars has been around almost since cars were first invented. Many people recall fond childhood memories of soaping windows, tp-ing trees and egging cars during Halloweens of the...

Have you ever wondered how to get your vehicle to shine and continue to look sharp? Here are the steps to take to make your ride shine all the time.

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...

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...

Auto detailers thoroughly clean, wax and polish cars to give them a glossy, showroom-quality appearance. Some detailers work as freelancers, servicing a clientele of private car owners. Others...

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...

Your car is a big investment--and sometimes the love of your life--so you want to treat it right. The best way to do that is to regularly wax and polish it so it stays sealed and protected. How...

If you plan on keeping your vehicle for a while, the preservation of its paint is critical. When your paint starts to fail, rust is sure to follow, and rust is the ultimate enemy of your auto's body.

Anyone who has spent any amount of time with small children knows that kids love stickers. In fact, not only do kids love stickers, but kids love to put those stickers on things other than their...

Pranksters yielding eggs can make for a very messy joke, especially if the target is a neighbor's car. Luckily, egg is an organic, protein-based material that washes off cars relatively easily...

Paint spots can ruin the look of your car. What's worst is damaging the car's finish trying to get rid of those unsightly paint spots. There are few simple things you can do to remove paint spots...

If there's ever been a time when your windows were broken by someone throwing a rock or trying to get in uninvited, you know the ritual of finding something big enough to cover it and then going...

Windshields tend to accumulate everything that comes in contact with the car. Paint, however, is one of those things that won't readily or easily come off the windshield with traditional soap and...

Paint overspray on a car window looks plain sloppy--kind of like a coffee stain down the front of your shirt. But it's something you tend to ignore because you think it's a hassle to remove....

I am a Rural mail carrier for the United States Post Office. As a rural mail carrier I go down lots of country roads that are constantly being regraveled and retarred. One day I turned down a road...

You wake up one morning to see that some teenagers decided to throw some eggs at your car. It is important to get eggs off car paint before it dries. Read this eHow for some tips on getting off...

With the exception of a home, a car is the single-most expensive item most ever buy. Vehicle maintenance is important to keep your vehicle running well and looking nice, and washing your vehicle...

Judging by all those dirty cars out there, maybe a few tips on car washing might help...!

Automatic car washes are convenient, but the costs add up quickly. Rough brushes and harsh sprays can also scratch the paint or damage trim and accessories. Most gas station car washes don't dry...

Paintball is a fun sport involving weapons loaded with breakable pellets filled with paint that players shoot at one another in order to eliminate them from the game. While most paintball play is...

You love your white car because of how striking it looks as you cruise down the road. All the other cars around yours are dark and blend in with the crowd. Your white-colored ride sets you apart...

Whether it's a drive to the country or down the interstate, you will run into swarms of unwelcome bi-annual visitors, known as love bugs. Protect your vehicle's paint by washing and waxing and...

When you're driving down the road and end up driving through some construction work, chances are your car is going to suffer from it. Luckily, there are many different methods to get the road tar...

Painting your car can cost hundreds of dollars and can be easily messed up. Many people don't know how to treat their cars after a new paint job. You don't want to mess up a four or five hundred...

The valve covers on many cars is what you first see when you look into the engine bay, so why not have them looking their best. Over time the surface may rust and they can discolor looking worn...

When you plan to paint your bumper, you need to do many of the same things that you do when you paint the rest of your car. You need to take certain steps before you get started. For instance, the...

You were driving along and didn't see the orange cones warning you to stay off a certain section of the freshly line-painted street. Then you got home and noticed paint caked on the side of your...

Removing road paint from your car is a difficult task. Here are some suggestions for getting rid of the road paint without damaging your car.

While there's no substitute for a good wash and wax to keep a car looking new, in between you might just need a good dusting to gently remove dirt and keep your paint shiny. Special car dusters do...

Rust damage can bring down the resale value of a car quickly and dramatically, and it’s important to nip it in the bud when it’s a small problem and an easy repair. Here are some easy tips for...

Polishing your car can greatly enhance its shine while removing swirl marks, light scratches, and other surface imperfections.