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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 - 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...
Project Spotlight: Toyota GR Yaris Pandem
Get up close and personal and discover the full story on our widebody trackday showstopper - the Pandem kitted Yaris GR...
Letting it shine with Take That's Howard Donald
He may have sold a gazillion records and have a face that’s been plastered on bedroom walls all over the world, but you’re never too big to learn some...
The AF Super Silhouette Nissan S15: The Full Story
You may have seen it at the shows, and you've definitely seen it on the net, but here's the full story of our latest build. ...
Project Spotlight: Mk1 VW Caddy V2
The OG VW Caddy was our first ever build… but here's what we've been up to with the new school version....
Detailing Academy Roadshow – The Studio Portsmouth
Even before we opened the Auto Finesse Detailing Academy 3-years ago, the very first and still the biggest facility of its kind in Europe, we’ve alway...
The Big Detail No.5 - BMW E36 328i
Our latest Big Detail drops, and here you can find out exactly what it's all about....
Detailing Academy Xmas Bash
After the strict, and rather last minute, government regulations put an end to our best laid plans of a big Christmas bash back in 2020, it has to be ...
Project Spotlight: TH Custom Triumph Bobber
Get up close and personal with our very own custom monster… of the two wheeled variety!...
When did valeting become detailing?
We’re often asked the difference between valeting and detailing, and even more so, when did valeting start to morph into detailing? And we have to say...
ILB x AF at The Detailing Academy
We open the doors of the the Academy to the guys at the ILB Drivers Club - here's the best way to spend any given Sunday...
Project Spotlight: 1973 VW T2 Bus
Our OG mobile shop has been of action for a little while... but now it's back with a vengeance, check out the full story here....
Project Spotlight: 1973 Airstream Land Yacht
You've seen it all around the UK at various events, but here's the full story on the ultimate pop-up shop - our 1973 Airstream Land Yacht...