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If you’ve been following my blog, you already know how passionate I am about car care. With a small fleet of vehicles in my family, keeping them in top shape is no small task. While most people focus on maintaining the paint and trim, one detail that’s often overlooked is tire care. After you’ve polished up your car and it’s looking great, taking the extra step to clean and condition the tires adds that perfect finishing touch, elevating your car’s appearance to the next level.

Personally I like Chemical Guys products, they may cost a little more than other brands but at least you know they work well.

1. Start with a Thorough Rinse

Before applying any cleaner, give your tires a good rinse to remove loose dirt and grime. Use a high-pressure hose or even a simple bucket of water and a brush. This helps loosen up the dirt that builds up on the tire surface, making the cleaning process more effective.

Pro Tip: After rinsing, apply Chemical Guys Signature Series Wheel Cleaner. It’s safe for tires and wheels, making it an easy dual-purpose cleaner.

Continue reading “5 Easy Ways to Clean Your Car’s Tires at Home”

If you frequently read this blog you know I enjoy computers and I am also fond of cars. For the last 20 years I especially enjoy wasting some time on a Saturday or Sunday detailing my ride. I feel the art of detailing cars has been lost. Most drivers tend to visit the car wash and let the automatic machines pound the dirt off the finish. I’m not saying that the car wash is a horrible place to take your precious ride, however a hand wash and wax in the driveway is the kinder gentler approach to keeping your vehicle looking like new!

The Wash: – Supplies

All soaps are not created equal. When washing your car use a soap that is specifically designed for the task. Dish soap or Mr. Clean are NOT good choices since they tend to strip any wax or protectant that may already be present.

My favorite soap is ArmorAll Wash & Wax. They claim it adds a coating of Carnauba Wax while it washes. In all the years I have used this stuff I have never seen it add a “Wax” coating to the paint, however it at least doesn’t strip the wax off the paint. It’s also relatively inexpensive at about $14.00 for a large bottle.

You are also going to need a good bucket, preferably one that has a segregated wash and rinse side. Or this cool bucket I found. It has a screen at the bottom for filtering out the dirt as well as casters to easily roll the bucket from one side of the car to the other. Automobile paint is easily scratched and the grime coming off the car can easily scratch the paint if not rinsed completely. Its a bit pricey at $44.99, but your cars finish is worth it!

They make plenty of different car wash cloths, hand sponges and Microfiber towels to do the washing. I prefer to use an old T-shirt as my cloth of choice. However if you need a good wash cloth you can’t go wrong with Microfiber. Only $14 for two dozen!

The Wash: – Procedure

Continue reading “Weekend Project – Wash & Wax Your Car!”