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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 - Porsche 996 Turbo
Follow along for the ultimate step-by-step guide to transforming this rare Porsche 996 Turbo...
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...
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 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...
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 ...
Top Car Detailing Essentials
We're often asked what the best products are to get your pride and joy back to a suitably stunning state of detailed perfection after (mostly) sitting...
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...
How to detail a superbike
It’s true that some of the fastest and most desirable vehicles on the road have two wheels rather than four, and you’ll find that many a car fanatic h...
The Best Car Detailing Products For Beginners
Making your first foray into the world of detailing is just like being a beginner anywhere else – you don’t need every bit of kit in the world to get ...
Japfest 2021
We check out the biggest show of the season so far, and we go all-in as headline sponsor – here’s Japfest 2021...
Ford Fair 2021
There are many Ford shows, but there’s only one Ford Fair. So, here’s our report from the latest Blue Oval extravaganza....
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...
Kitbag essentials to kickstart your detailing career
It’s pretty clear that we stock the very best for every cleaning, correction and finishing process imaginable. But, if you’re something of a novice, w...
The Quick & easy way to avoid swirl marks
Inflicting light scratches and swirl marks on paintwork is all-too-common when it comes to cleaning cars, but the good news is that it’s easy to eradi...