An air compressor is a handy tool to have. They are more efficient at pumping up tyres than huffing and puffing over a foot pump, and they can be used for a whole load of other use cases as well. However, more traditional compressors tend to be quite large and are anything but portable. That’s …
To start this review of Meguiar’s Ultimate Quik Wax, I’ve got a confession to make. I’m not the biggest fan of spray wax products, to say the least. In fact, I’ve written in the past about my general dislike of spray waxes (at least when compared to paste/cream car waxes). You can read my reasoning …
The other day I was cleaning out my garage, and came across an opened-for-years, half finished bottle of Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound. In fact, it’s been so well used in the past that there’s even a split in the plastic in the side of the bottle – you have to be careful how you squeeze or …
One of the best ways to preserve your classic car is to keep it clean. Although you don’t need to go overboard with the car cleaning equipment that you buy, there are some tools and bits of kit that will make your life a lot easier and improve the results you get from cleaning your …
I’ll preface this review of the THISWORX Car Vacuum Cleaner by stating that I had no faith that this product would work at all. I really thought I was wasting my time reviewing such a product as past car vacuum cleaners we have tried before have all been a bit crap. However, I am surprised …
Keeping your car’s paintwork in pristine condition is an eternal challenge. Your car rolls off the production line, paintwork looking all sparkly and new, and very quickly the world is throwing everything it can at your car to try and ruin that paint. Look at any car that’s more than a few hours old, and …
When it comes to car cleaning, perhaps the worst part of the whole process is drying your car. Drying your car is important, because if you don’t do it you’ll wind up with unsightly water spotting (read more here about whether you can wash your car without drying it). One popular solution to making drying …
If you’re like me and like to keep your car clean, then you know how much of a struggle it can be to stay on top of things. While you might have a routine car washing/detailing “cycle”, that doesn’t stop the weather, birds, or any other ‘force of nature’ (or man, in some cases) from …
When it comes to making your car look clean and presentable, it’s often the little details that add up to make a big impression. In this Export Wet Look Tyre Shine review, I’ll talk you through my experience with this popular tyre shine/black product. One example of where minor details make a big impression is …
When it comes to car cleaning and detailing, most people tend to focus on the outside of the car. From the right car wash and wax products, through to more advanced tools like paint thickness gauges to measure the quality of your car’s paint finish, there’s a whole world of possible expenditure for keeping the …
