Guides · Car care from the shop floor
Car care guides for your car.
Plain advice on looking after tint, coatings and paint, written by the people who do the work.
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Ceramic coating vs paint protection film
Read the guide: Ceramic coating vs paint protection filmCeramic coating protects the shine; paint protection film stops rock chips. What each does, what neither can do and how to choose, or use both.
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Paint correction and swirl marks, explained
Read the guide: Paint correction and swirl marks, explainedWhat swirl marks are, how polishing and compounding remove them, what paint correction cannot fix and why it always comes before a ceramic coating.
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Why headlights turn yellow and how to fix them
Read the guide: Why headlights turn yellow and how to fix themWhy plastic headlight lenses turn cloudy and yellow, how sanding, polishing and a ceramic coating restore them, and when replacement is the better call.
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Is engine bay cleaning safe? How we do it
Read the guide: Is engine bay cleaning safe? How we do itEngine bay cleaning is safe when done carefully. Why it is worth doing, what makes it risky, how we protect the battery and intake, and when to skip…
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Ohio window tint law: how dark can you go?
Read the guide: Ohio window tint law: how dark can you go?Ohio’s tint limits for the windshield, front doors and rear glass, plus the medical exemption, explained in plain language with the code sections.
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How to get rid of smoke, pet and food odors in a car
Read the guide: How to get rid of smoke, pet and food odors in a carWhy smoke, pet and food smells linger in a car, what a deep interior clean removes, and when an ozone treatment makes sense and how to stay safe.
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Protecting your car from road salt in Northeast Ohio
Read the guide: Protecting your car from road salt in Northeast OhioHow road salt and brine damage paint, metal and carpet, what to do before and during a Northeast Ohio winter, and how to reset the car in spring.
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What a full interior car detail includes
Read the guide: What a full interior car detail includesWhat a full interior detail covers, how it differs from a car wash vacuum, how cloth, leather and vinyl are cleaned, and what to expect when you book.
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How to wash a car after a ceramic coating
Read the guide: How to wash a car after a ceramic coatingCure time, hand washing, what to avoid and how to deal with salt, sap and bird droppings so your ceramic coating keeps the paint easy to clean.
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Looking after new window tint
Read the guide: Looking after new window tintWhat to expect while new window tint cures, how to clean it safely and the everyday habits that keep the film looking right.
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