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Technical Article: The Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel

Cleanliness and stainless steel are closely related and, in many applications, each is dependent upon the other.  In the handling of food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and in the use of stainless steel as a construction material (roofs, wall... Read More

Maintenance of Vinyl, Leather, Plastic, and Rubber Surfaces

Maintenance of Vinyl, Leather, Plastic, and Rubber Surfaces by Prentice St. Clair The article below is the property of "Detail in Progress", which is owned by Prentice St. Clair.  Mr. St. Clair provides consulting and training in automotive... Read More

How-To: Wheels: The Ultimate Wheel Care Guide

Editor's Note: I feel like the most of the car care industry has wheel care all wrong. They produce a rather strong wheel acid rather than producing a wheel care system. Zymol is the exception. They have a fantastic wheel care kit. Just remember that... Read More

How-To: Wet Sanding 101 - The Videos

Submitted by:  Junkman2008 March 15, 2009 You've asked for it, The Junkman delivers! First off, let me say that everything I've learned about wet sanding was developed by reading a bazillion articles on the Internet, practicing on my... Read More

How-To: Proper Detailing Materials

The following is a response from Sal Zaino, the owner of Zaino Brothers Wax Products in response to an inquiry about the use of baby diapers for waxing. I thought his response was 100% accurate and extremely informative. Enjoy!***********************... Read More

How-To: Body: The Ultimate Swirl Eliminator Guide

Ok, ok, ok! I know I have explained the difference between surface scratches and swirls, but I had to use that term to get you to read this post. LOLMany times the 'hand swirling' is from a few sources and the errors can build up into what many... Read More

How-To: Body: Proper Use of a Clay Bar on a Corvette

Editor’s Note: To me ‘Claying’ is one of the most important steps in the car care process. The Clay will do a deep cleaning of the paint with its ability to safely remove Overspray, Rail Dust, Light Tree Sap Residue, Bug Splatter... Read More

Detailing Tips and Tricks

Detailing Tips and Tricks by Prentice St. Clair The article below is the property of "Detail in Progress", which is owned by Prentice St. Clair.  Mr. St. Clair provides consulting and training in automotive reconditioning.  He can be... Read More

Convertible Top Care

Convertible Top Care by Prentice St. Clair The article below is the property of "Detail in Progress", which is owned by Prentice St. Clair.  Mr. St. Clair provides consulting and training in automotive reconditioning.  He can be reached... Read More