car-care-guides

Pads matter as much as polish. Here’s the best pad choices for cutting, finishing, and one-step polishing.

Should you use a one-step polish or go with compound + polish? Here’s when to choose each for perfect results.

Should you wash your car with a foam cannon or stick to buckets? Here’s which is safer for your paint.

No foam cannon? No problem. Here are the best alternatives for pre-soaking and safe washing without scratches.

Foam cannons look cool, but do they actually clean better? Here’s the science behind pre-soaking your car.

Cotton towels are common, but microfiber dominates car detailing. Here’s why microfiber is safer and more effective.

Microfiber is safe, but not all towels are created equal. Here’s how to avoid scratches when drying or wiping your car.

Washing microfiber towels wrong can ruin them. Here’s the step-by-step guide to keeping them soft, absorbent, and swirl-free.

Mothers Ceramic Spray is popular, but newer sprays outperform it in gloss and durability. Here are the best alternatives.

Mothers California Gold is a classic car wax, but is it outdated in the ceramic spray era? Here’s what you should know.