Car Maintenance

It's not uncommon for vinyl trim in automobiles to get painted at some point during ownership. Often, owners want to change the color of their interior trim and end up using a vinyl spray paint...

Diesel tanks have a tendency to attract algae if the tank is allowed to sit for an extended period of time without being filled. This is partially due to the nature of diesel fuel. Algae presents...

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...

The trunk of the car can be either the easiest place to clean or the hardest. If the trunk of your car is the type which is similar to a mini-van and it is not very deep, cleaning the trunk is...

Clear plastic headlight lenses cover the headlight bulb. With time, headlight lenses become cloudy with discoloring and scratches. This is not only unappealing on a clean car, but it also prevents...

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...

A leather top can add a definitive class and style to your automobile. The one downfall of employing this type of decoration is cleaning the leather itself. Leather is a delicate material that has...

Leather is an upholstery option available in both new and used vehicles. From seats to consoles, leather is even used on the dashboard of many vehicles. Leather, like other materials, must be...

Electric polishers and buffers have vastly improved the efficiency and quality of tasks such as polishing your car. The polishers have an orbital motion that applies polishing solution and buffs...

Detailing a car can be a very relaxing experience. You're making your vehicle look its best, and in the process, helping to maintain its value. Sometimes, though, problems occur and wax gets on...

Preparing the interior of a car for painting is a tedious but important task. Thorough prep work will protect from over-spray, and result in a smoother paint application. Newer car models may...

Clear plastic headlight lens cover the headlight bulb. Overtime, headlight lenses become scratched and discolored, which creates a hazy appearance. Dull headlight lenses look dirty on a clean...

When you set out to clean your car, you want to do the best job possible to help retain as much of the car's resale value as you can. There is a difference between really cleaning your car seats...

Headlight lenses are clear plastic coverings that protect the headlight bulb. With wear and tear, headlight lenses become scratched and make the lenses look dull and hazy. This makes the...

Plastic headlight lenses are clear and free of scratches when brand new, but over time they can discolor and turn hazy. Yellowed and scratched lenses prevent your headlights from projecting...

With age, plastic headlight lenses, which cover the headlight bulb, will get scratched and can oxidize and turn hazy. This makes your headlights shine less brightly on the road and it looks...

The EGR valve on a VW TDI recirculates the exhaust gases back into the engine for a more complete burning. EGR valves are an emissions control component designed to reduce emissions into the...

Headlight lenses are the clear plastic covering placed over the headlight bulb. The lenses can become hazy through oxidation, discoloration, and scratches due to wear and tear. Hazy lenses prevent...

Mold can grow on ragtop convertibles if you do not clean them regularly or if you keep the convertible top down for extended periods without cleaning it. Moisture gets trapped in the folds of the...

Through wear and tear and weather headlight lenses can become hazy, discolored, and scratched, which will limit the distance your headlight beams will project at night. Scratched lenses are also...

Mildew is a disgusting and dangerous microscopic fungus that grows on damp surfaces. Washing your car and not properly drying the convertible top before letting the top down will cause mildew to...

Chrome on wheel rims can sometimes become scratched or worn, or you might simply decide to go with another look. In either case, it can be a problem getting the old layer off a wheel. Most...

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...

Nothing is more attractive on a new car than a polished front end and crystal-clear headlamp covers. It's fairly simple to clean and protect the headlamp covers with the latest acrylic sealer /...

When Honda first introduced the Type-R to the American market in the '90s, they sold out pretty quickly. Since then, other models of Type-R have been introduced, and people even buy Type-R...

Cigarette smoke is a strong scent. If you're a non-smoker and bought a used vehicle, you know if a smoker was the previous owner. The windows could have a coating of tar, giving them a yellowish...

Many vehicles on the road today use plastic in the manufacturing process, in particular on the headlights. But over time the headlight lenses can get some surface scratches, and their fine shine...

Engine parts that have been chromed look beautiful when they are brand new or freshly polished, but they can get rusty and dingy very quickly, especially when installed in the oily, dirty confines...

It's important to take care of your convertible to keep it looking new. Special care is needed to wash the car and the cover, and care needs to be taken not to damage the top. It's best to wash...

Cleaning your car can be a very relaxing experience that not only makes your car look better, but will help keep its finish for years. When cleaning wheels, pick a product that suits your style of...

A headlight lens is a transparent plastic piece surrounding the headlight. Over time the headlight lens can get scratched, turn yellow, and oxidize. A cloudy headlight lens hinders how well your...

The air intake manifold is a crucial part on any car as it delivers the air into the combustion chamber, and allows the ignition of the fuel. Over time the inside of the air intake manifold may...

Gas tanks become rusty when they have sat for a long period of time without being full of gas. The air inside the tank draws moisture and causes oxidation on the walls of the tank, which...

Cleaning a motorcycle is a different process than cleaning a car, but cleaning the spokes can be a bit tedious. There are easier ways to do it other than cleaning each one individually--you just...

An air breather, or better known as an air cleaner, is a device usually mounted to the top of an engine and is designed to provide clean, filtered air to the vehicle's intake system. The air...

Auto upholstery is chrome-tanned leather, which is fairly tough and impenetrable. It is more like the tough, painted leather of your shoes than the softer, dyed leather of kid gloves. Thus it is...

Even after washing your vehicle You can usually spot dirt. the small particles imbedded in the paint that wont budge with soap and water can be easily removed in a couple simple steps.

Moisture trapped inside a warm car quickly invites mold or mildew growth. When this happens, the moldy odor can permeate your car's interior overnight. To remove mold odors permanently, rather...

Unlike dirt, oil and grease do not wipe off surfaces with just water and a cloth. When these substances get on your car door, you can't use just any cleaner to remove them. You must be very...

A Chevy's IAC valve, known as the idle air control valve, monitors and controls the air flow coming through the throttle. When the IAC valve is dirty, your Chevy will not idle properly. It may...

Carbon builds up on the inside of some of the exhaust components in a 2 stroke scooter. The actual exhaust (the muffler and tailpipe) may get especially dirty. This can usually be cleaned with...

Cleaning a convertible roof requires using a specially-formulated cleaner that has a low enough pH balance to protect the fabric. Find the right product to clean a convertible top with help from...

Restoring leather car seats is a process of cleaning and conditioning the leather regularly. Use a high-quality Lexol cleaner in addition to a leather conditioner with help from the owner of an...

Brief instructions to clean your rims. Rims are often forgotten when a car is washed, but when they do get cleaned. They can really make your car stand out.

Your new head gasket will only work as well as you have managed to clean the old head gasket off your engine block. Any leftover portions will interfere with the ability of your new one to seal...

The less restrictive an air filter is, the better your vehicle's mileage and performance will be: your engine has to work harder to draw air through clogged air filters. The harder your engine has...

Are your rims dirty and brown and have a thick coat of brake dust on them? With my easy to follow directions they will be clean and shinny in no time!

No matter how careful you are, sometimes a stain will show up on your seat or in the carpet of your car. Here is how to get even the most stubborn stains out.

Alcoa is one of North America's largest manufacturers of wheel products, specializing in larger vehicles such as SUVs and motor homes. All Alcoa wheel products are made from aluminum. Over time,...

Water spots on windows are caused by mineral deposits. Over time these deposits will build up on the glass, affecting its clarity. Clean glass not only looks better, but will reduce glare while...