Why swirl marks show up in winter sun
Low sun works like an inspection lamp: it shows every wash mark in the clear coat (sample tip).
Detailing tips
Washing, drying and looking after paint, glass and interiors between visits.
Getting road salt out of car carpets
White tide marks on the footwell carpet are salt. Water and patience lift them (sample tip).
Dashboards: what to use and what to leave alone
A damp microfibre does most of the work. Shiny dressings do more harm than good (sample tip).
The two-bucket wash, step by step
One bucket for shampoo, one for rinsing the mitt. It is the cheapest way to avoid swirls (sample tip).