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This pillar guide shows you how to pre-soak, wash, decontaminate, dry, and protect your car safely—plus links to 14 focused deep dives and essential product picks.

A ceramic coating can last years—but only if you maintain it properly. Here’s how to keep it slick and glossy without a full reapplication.

Pre-soaking is the most overlooked step in car washing—and the most important for paint safety. Here’s why you should always do it.

Water spots can ruin a perfect wash. Here’s how to remove them quickly and safely—and how to keep them from coming back.

The Super Soaper is more than a wash soap—it’s a multi-use detailing solution. Here’s how to use it in every detailing situation for perfect results.

Layering ceramic spray coatings can dramatically increase durability. This guide shows you exactly how to do it for maximum gloss and protection.

The right soap can protect your paint, coatings, and trim. Here’s why pH-balanced car wash soap should be part of your detailing routine.

Drying your car wrong can cause swirls. Here’s how to pick the best towel and use it safely for a spotless, scratch-free finish.

Washing microfiber towels the wrong way can ruin them. This guide shows you how to clean, dry, and store them for long-lasting detailing performance.

Clay bars and clay mitts both remove bonded contaminants, but which is better for your car? Here’s a side-by-side comparison and how to use each safely.