A chrome finish, whether it’s on metal or plastic, should always look bright and shiny. Water spots can prevent this from happening. And if not dealt with urgently, water spots can lead to oxidation, making the plastic chrome trim look dull. If you have seen some water spots on your plastic chrome trim and are … Read more
Discovering clear coat overspray on your car windows and windshield can be frustrating, more so if the vehicle has just received a new paint job. Overspray on the glass can mess up the aesthetics of your car. The good news is you don’t have to frown every time you see your windows covered by clearcoat … Read more
Even when painted, brake calipers are vulnerable to getting dirty from time to time. If you have painted your brake calipers, that is a clear indication that aesthetics matters to you. Therefore, if you want your painted brake calipers to look neat, you must clean them regularly. So, how do you clean painted brake calipers? … Read more
In your search to find the best ways to protect the chrome from deteriorating, have you come across ceramic coating? Some of the common ways of protecting chrome include waxing and polishing. On the other hand, ceramic coating is also an excellent method of protecting the paint. Using this information, it is understandable why you … Read more
The ideal method you can use to remove nail polish from car paint will depend on how big the stains are and how long they have been there. If you have just noticed some nail polish drips on your car paint, your first instinct will be to touch it. This will give you a feel … Read more
Also known as calcium hydroxide, lime is a highly reactive alkali that can damage the paint and expose the metal beneath to moisture and oxygen which causes corrosion. The likelihood of lime damaging car paint is higher on vehicles that haven’t been waxed or lack any form of paint protection. Waxes provide a protective barrier … Read more
There are two main ways you can get soap stains on your car paint. The first is from automated car washes and the second is when you don’t wash your car correctly. You can also get soap stains when you or someone accidentally spills some soap on your car. But the likelihood of this happening … Read more
Of course, you can paint a car with house paint. But then, it not being the recommended product for this particular task, the results can be hideous and disastrous. There are many stories out there of people who painted their cars with house paint. These should not mislead you into trying such on a car … Read more
Hard water refers to water that is rich in minerals such as magnesium and calcium. And even though hard water may be great for gardening thanks to its high mineral content, it is not so good for auto glass. When your car windows are exposed to hard water, eventually the water is going to evaporate … Read more
Lacquer thinner has many uses, which we will discuss later on. Despite that, when it comes into contact with your car surface, it can remove paint. The longer lacquer thinner is left on car paint, the more damage it can cause to paint. So, if you must use lacquer thinner to remove paint overspray or … Read more