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Cleaning and maintaining polished aluminum wheels is a tedious and often neglected step in the detailing process. Cast, forged, and billet aluminum wheels are naturally flawed because they constantly oxidize, regardless of how clean they are. Polished aluminum wheels look dynamite when they are clean and highly polished, but when they oxidize and look dull, it can be a complete flop. Here are some of our tips for maintaining and hand polishing aluminum wheels, as well as some of our favorite products for the job at hand. What Do You Need to Hand Polish Aluminum Wheels? Maintaining and hand polishing...

Over the last few years ceramic coatings and sprays have dominated the detailing scene as the highest level of protection. It wasn't long ago that ceramic-infused coatings, waxes, sealants, and spray coatings were premium add-ons at dealerships and detailing shops. Today they're widely used and in just about every DIY detailer’s garage. There are hundreds of products on the market from nearly every major car care brand. Many work as advertised, others may leave you disappointed and end up collecting dust on the shelf. Since 2018 GloveBox has been helping clear the air on what works and what doesn’t, and we have included several SiO2 products in our...

Over the last decade or so, there have been some good foam cannons that flooded the detailing world, but none more recently than MJJC. Both the MJJC Pro V2.0 and S V3.0 have really stepped up the foam cannon game. They have great form and function and are extremely well priced for what they deliver.  What is the Difference between the MJJC Pro V2 & MJJC S V3? While both the MJJC Pro V2 and SV3 largely perform the same, as they appear to have the same internals, there are pros and cons to each foam cannon. The Pro V2...

Car detail sprays have been around for over 30 years and have always been a product you reach for when cleaning a vehicle. They are great for quick cleaning a show car, removing bird droppings, cleaning off water spots, and some detail sprays can be used as a drying aid. Quick detail sprays are great on paint, plastic, glass, trim, and even wheels, and are very diverse in what they can do. You can use a quick detail spray on the inside of cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs for the shiny plastic pieces, mirrors, and more, making it a great...

The latest Tesla creation has made waves in the automotive industry and also in the detailing industry. The Cybertruck looks like your 8 year old kid drew it but it is packed with technology and wrapped in a stainless steel body that is daunting. Much like the DeLorean in the 80s, the Cybertruck's stainless steel body panels can be tricky to work on. While it is not rocket science you want to be cautious how you clean, wash, and protect this futuristic vehicle as Tesla does not recommend driving the Cybertruck through an automated car wash. What do you need...