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Remove the Scratches From Your Car Using These Simple Techniques

Is your car paint full of micro scratches, and you started thinking of repainting it? There is a quicker and cheaper way to do that — it includes several simple steps and a few hours of your time. With our expert guide, your car will look as good as new in no time!

7 Best Car Buffers and Polishers For Every Budget

by Jean-Claude Landry

Want to restore the shine of your car, so it looks new again? Acquiring a high-quality car buffer and polisher can take you there; however, not all polishers are created equal — some cheap models are not worth your money. Fortunately, our top picks comprise only high-quality buffers and polishers that will last!

Best‌ ‌Dual‌ ‌Action‌ ‌Orbital‌ ‌Polishers — In-Depth Reviews and Buying Guide

by Jean-Claude Landry

Dual-action orbital polishers are the way to go if you are serious about polishing; they bring perfect results 99% of the time, making you look like a professional. Still, not every dual-action orbital polisher is created equal, so our quest here was to find the ones that don’t suck. Here are our top picks!

DeWalt DWP849X Rotary Polisher In-Depth Review

by Jean-Claude Landry

The DeWalt DWP849X rotary polisher looks like an excellent buy with its 12-amp variable speed motor, soft start, and rubber handle. But how does that translate into the real world, and does the DWP849X deserve its place in the tool arsenal? Here is what our team of experts thinks of this attractive rotary polisher!

TORQ 10FX Random Orbital Polisher Review — Should You Buy It?

by Slavcho Andov

Fancy a good polish on your car? Then, the TORQ 10FX random orbital polisher might be what you are looking for — it packs anti-vibration technology, a 700W motor, and user-friendly digital controls. Is it the best polisher for your needs, though? Here is what our team of experts thinks of the TORQ 10FX.

Porter-Cable 7424xp Variable Speed Polisher Review — Is It Any Good?

by Jean-Claude Landry

Are you looking for an affordable and lightweight variable speed polisher? The Porter-Cable 7424xp possesses those two qualities, that’s for sure. However, does that mean it’s a low-quality tool? And, more importantly, should you buy it? Here is what our team of experts thinks of this attractive variable speed polisher.

Best Car Polisher For Beginners and DIYers in 2022

by Jean-Claude Landry

Looking to start polishing but don't know where to begin? A good car polisher is a great starting point, providing you with the muscles you need to make your paint look shiny again! However, finding a good-quality car polisher is not easy; hence, we cherry-picked and reviewed the best beginner models for you!

7 Best Pressure Washers to Efficiently Clean any Vehicle

by Jean-Claude Landry

Cleaning your car with a sponge and a buffet might seem like a good idea, but it’s time-consuming, and more importantly, it could damage the paint. A pressure washer for cars is a much better idea — it will help you clean your car quickly and perfectly, without damaging the paint. Here, you’ll find the best pressure washers available!

Jay Leno’s New Auto Detailing Products

by Chad Ina

If you call yourself a gearhead and don’t know about Jay Leno’s Garage, you’re no gearhead, my friend. Okay, that was a little contentious, but Jay Leno has one of the coolest garages on earth (pretty sure more than one, though) filled with a huge collection of amazing cars—old, new, and exotic. Recently, Jay launched … Read more

The World’s Hardest DIY Automotive Paint Coating?

by Chad Ina

Back when I ran my detail shop, we paid big money for the best products to solve what, in those days (the late ’80s into the ’90s), were major challenges: oxidized paint, acid rain damage, and the much more difficult challenge of etched or peeling clear-coat. Of course, since then, automobile paint has come a … Read more