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When you are prepping a vehicle for a paint sealant, ceramic coating or graphene coating, or even a traditional wax, you want the vehicle’s paint to be as clean and clear as can be. There are many steps in prepping your car for a paint protection or a new coating, and the prep work is the most important part. This is where a panel prep or IPA solution comes in. What is a Panel Wipe? A panel wipe or panel prep is traditionally a solution of distilled water and Isopropyl Alcohol. Many people refer to this as an IPA wipe...

Keeping your vehicle clean, protected, and maintained is an important thing for many reasons. A clean vehicle looks nicer, holds its value better, and will last longer than one that is unkept. A clean and maintained car, truck, or SUV will also keep you safe. One of the single most important aspects of all of this is maintaining your headlights. Being able to see at night or in a storm is about as important as having brakes on your car. One of the biggest issues with modern headlights is that they are plastic and over time they fade, dull, yellow,...

Regular car washes are one of the most important things you can do to maintain your vehicle's appearance, resale value, and ultimately your pride of ownership. This seems fairly obvious, but what may come as a surprise is that there are good and bad ways to wash a vehicle. Many factors affect the ultimate outcome, including products, technique, environmental conditions, and even the individual characteristics of the vehicle. Car detailing products and tactics have changed a lot in recent years and we want to help guide you by sharing some lessons learned over 15 years of professional detailing.  Hand Washing vs Automatic Car...