Years ago, I used to take immaculate care of my car. Never took it through an automatic car wash, only used pure cotton towels, even waxed the door jambs a couple times a year. My car was always spotless. And then adulthood caught up to me and I was suddenly too busy for such luxuries. […]
A Rescued Buick Grand National Revealed After 19 Years
It’s not everyday you get to rescue a legend, but one of our local shops did just that. After nineteen years sitting on a private property, Pottstown’s Hollywood Garage brought home a Buick Grand National they’d had their eyes on for years. The original paint was still there, but was buried under years of dust […]
Do Waterless Car Washes Really Work?
If you spent your weekends in the driveway dragging the garden hose around the car, you probably have a hard time with the words ‘waterless car wash.’ It’s just not possible to get a car clean without using water, is it? The answer, of course, is “yes, but…” There’s always a but, and we’ll get […]
What You Show Know About Ceramic Paint Coatings
For most of the automobile’s history, wax was how you took care of your paint. Carnauba wax, specifically, was the Holy Grail, valued for its hard, clear finish. But you may have noticed a new kid making the rounds – ceramic coatings. Or more accurately, nano ceramics. Ceramic paint coatings first appeared in the professional […]
Ultimate Detailers’ Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Shopping for a paint perfectionist? A devotee of detailing? Check out this gift guide packed with the latest products to help achieve maximum results on whatever they drive. UNDER $25 Large, Super-soft Premium Drying TowelThis huge, extra-soft drying towel measures a full 24” x 36” to soak up large amounts of water in a single […]
How to Maximize Your Vehicle’s Value When It’s Time To Sell The Garage™
When it comes time to sell your vehicle, it’s only naturally that you’ll want to extract as much value from it as possible. And if there’s one universal rule of buying (or selling) a car, it’s that first impressions matter. The better your vehicle looks the first time someone sees it, the more likely you […]
How to Polish Convertible Top Windows with Eastwood Concours Polishes
Whether you drive an old roadster or a modern 4×4, there’s a good chance the vinyl windows in your soft top are going to become increasingly cloudy as they age. Most tops are lucky to see a decade’s worth of service before they need a full replacement. But even if the roof keeps the weather […]
Choose the Right Detail Brush for the Job
Whether you’re a professional detailer or just a passionate enthusiast trying to achieve the perfect finish, choosing the right brush may seem overwhelming. But the nuances of bristle type, brush size, and general shape matter as much as the finish they’re being used on. To help navigate the confusion over these seemingly simple instruments, we […]
Shine or No Shine – What’s the Right Finish for Tires?
Have you ever seen a brand-new tire? Of course you have, and it probably wasn’t wet or shiny. In fact, it was likely a little dull and waxy looking, a result of the release agents used to make sure it doesn’t stick to its mold during manufacturing. Nevertheless, “tire shine” conditioners represent an entire category […]
Surface Decontamination is a Vital First Step in the Paint Correction Process – The Garage™
A good friend of ours loses his mind every time he hears the words”paint correction” used together. As someone who prepares million-dollar exotics and rare classics for top-tier concours d’elegance around the world, he knows his stuff. The problem, he argues, is the paint is already correct, it’s just the surface that needs some refinement. […]