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12 Steps Of Detailing
When starting anything, it’s often hard to know where to start, never mind detailing. Detailing can be a maze, there are a number of different levels ...
The Basic Guide To Machine Polishing
Machine polishing is often thought of as the dark side of, or at least a dark art in, detailing. But, while it’s true that this is where many a pro-de...
How to Safely Decontaminate Your Paintwork
Although paint decontamination isn’t necessary every time you wash your car, it’s still an extremely important stage when it comes to any full detail....
How to clean a suede steering wheel
Originally conceived for maximum grip on race cars, the classic aftermarket steering wheel is a time-honoured modification that’s at home on the stree...
The Detailers Guide to Cleaning Alloy Wheels
Wheels, here at Auto Finesse they make our world go around, quite literally. But, whether you’re into your posh aftermarket alloys or prefer to keep y...
The Detailers Guide to Surviving Winter
It goes without saying that the best time to prepare your car for winter isn’t when the snow starts falling, it’s right now. But, while there are many...
Citrus Power VS Dynamite
It's a question we get asked a lot - "what's the difference between Citrus Power and Dynamite" So here's our explanation on the differences between th...
How & When To Use Citrus Power Pre-Wash
It's essential to have a solid pre-wash, bug and grime remover that you can always turn to. Here at Auto Finesse car care, we have created a car wax a...
Avalanche - The First Step To A Swirl-Free Wash
There are some car care products that are absolute essentials when it comes to the ultimate detailing kit and Avalanche snow foam is one of those item...
Car Polishes: Explained
It’s the age-old question, isn’t it? What’s the difference between a car polish and a car compound? And, technically at least, the answer is not a lot...
Aqua Coat Dos & Don’ts
There’s no denying that Auto Finesse Aqua Coat Hydrophobic Rinse Aid is one of our most popular, not to mention most user-friendly, products. We are h...
Differences between Tripple & One Step
For super-quick paint correction and enhancement Tripple All-in-One Polish and One Step All-in-One Compound simply can’t be beaten on performance and ...
In The Detail - 2023 Civic Type R FL5
There's nothing quite like getting your hands on a brand spanking new car straight from the dealer… this one's still got the wrapper on!...
In The Detail - BMW E38 728i
Check out our transformation of this rather mouldy modified modern classic with our video and in-depth detailing guide...
In The Detail - Ford Focus ST
Have a look at out our Focus ST detail, and then follow the video with this in depth, step-by-step detailing guide.....
In The Detail - Honda Civic Shuttle EE
Take a closer look at one of the biggest challenges to ever land at the Auto Finesse Detailing Academy - this mouldy Civic Shuttle....
In The Detail - VW Mk8 Golf R
Check out our epic Mk8 Golf R Detail, and then follow the video with this in depth, step-by-step detailing guide.....
In The Detail - Porsche 996 Turbo
Follow along for the ultimate step-by-step guide to transforming this rare Porsche 996 Turbo...
How to safely wash a car: The Detailers Guide
Washing your car the safe way: Maintaining any vehicle is as much about holding the value and protecting from the early onset of corrosion as it is ma...
How to detail a truck
Due to the nature of being constantly on the road munching up the miles, it has to be said that we don’t get to break out the polishers on one of thes...
How to set up and maintain your Snow Foam Lance V2
Our latest version of the famous Auto Finesse Snow Foam Lance - the 1.5-litre V2 - is bigger and better than ever - here's how to set up yours and kee...
How to machine polish a car
How to machine polish a car: Look no further than One Step All-in-One Compound...
Citrus Power pre wash - what it can do for you
Citrus Power Bug & Grime Remover is a detailing essential that's just as important in summer as it is in the winter, and here's why...
The Enhancement Detail
The definitive guide to carrying out an enhancement detail with our Tripple All-in-One Polish, the DPX Dual Action Polisher and your choice of our Sig...
How many buckets do you need to wash a car
Since the beginning of time - or the beginning of proper detailing anyway - the classic two bucket wash has been a staple in keeping paintwork as swir...
The many uses of Verso All Purpose Cleaner
Wheels, pre-washes, interiors our versatile APC really can do it all! Here's all the reasons why you should never be without a bottle in your detailin...
Pushing your show car to a concours finish
We all know that there are show cars and there are show cars, and at the most pampered, wrapped-in-cotton-wool end of the scale, it’s safe to say that...
All Car Cleaning Products Explained
Cleaners and the cleaning agents they contain are, as you can imagine, some of the most important products in the whole of detailing. What they do is ...
