A legendary machine came through the Octane Detailing Garage recently!
Shopping for a used car can feel like a game of chance. You're trying to figure out if you're getting a reliable ride or inheriting a pile of hidden problems. While a good mechanic is essential for a PPI...
"My car is brand new. Does it really need to be polished? Can't I save a little money and slap a ceramic coating on it and call it good?" The short answer is yes, you can, but I don't recommend it. It may be counterintuitive, but new cars really should be decontaminated and polished before applying a ceramic coating...
"I've heard that if I get my car ceramic coated, I will never have to wax it again and that aside from washing my car, my ceramic coating will be maintenance free. Is this true?" The short answer is no, not exactly. Here's why...
We spend a lot of time focusing on keeping the exterior of our cars clean and shiny, but what about the interior? More specifically, how often do you think about cleaning your steering wheel?
Your steering wheel is a germ magnet. The average steering wheel is six times dirtier than your smartphone screen! That's right, the very surface you grip to control your car is loaded with bacteria.
Brake dust, a byproduct of your car’s braking system, may seem harmless, but it’s a silent threat to your vehicle’s wheels. This fine, powdery substance is highly corrosive, and over time, it can etch away at the finish of your car’s wheels or even penetrate the metal itself. When brake dust accumulates on your wheels, it creates a breeding ground for moisture, attracting more dirt and further accelerating the corrosion process.
You are looking at a chemical iron remover doing what it does best. Iron removers have the extraordinary ability to dissolve and remove iron contaminants that have bonded with your car’s paint like a clingy ex-lover, but it comes at a cost.. They stink!
