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Buffer Splatter Prevent this Messy Time Waster…by Kevin Ferrell Preventing Buffer Splatter this is a messy time waster LIVING WITH THE PROBLEM Unfortunately, splatter is so common that some detailers expect it to occur at some point during the buffing process. Detailers live with the problem and cope with splatter in many ways. Some detailers, anticipating the splatter, will take …

Facts about claying barring your car CLAY CAN TURN A GOOD JOB INTO A GREAT JOB Depending on whom you speak to, clay can either be one of the most useful “tools” in your shop, or just an expensive piece of play-dough. It’s been around for quite a few years now. Some detailers have embraced it, while some have no …

Adam’s Summer Detailing Tips: Is it just me, or does it seem that summer brings a new element to car care? The heat, the storms, the bugs! Well, here’s what I do to keep my daily driver in top shape, even though it’s black and lives outside 100% of the time!

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Are silicone-based polishes and waxes bad for paint? This is a long-standing myth that can’t seem to go away. The fact is, silicone-based products are only harmful to new paintwork that is between 60-90 days old. During this period, fresh paint is still releasing solvents. This process is termed “off-gassing“. The silicone in silicone-based