Detailing Archives - Rustyautos.com Real Cars. Real Breakdowns. No Fluff. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:18:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://rustyautos.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RustyNew-Fav.png Detailing Archives - Rustyautos.com 32 32 Wash My Car When it’s Running? Not advisable, here’s why… https://rustyautos.com/wash-my-car-when-its-running/ https://rustyautos.com/wash-my-car-when-its-running/#respond Fri, 04 Feb 2022 17:38:44 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=20287 A car is one of the most expensive possessions we’ll own in our lifetime. It’s no surprise then that we want to protect, clean, and make it presentable. A car …

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]]> https://rustyautos.com/wash-my-car-when-its-running/feed/ 0 Can I Take a Soft Top Through a Carwash? Avoid these costly mistakes https://rustyautos.com/can-i-take-a-soft-top-through-a-carwash/ Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:34:28 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=17801 There is nothing quite like putting the top down on a scorching summer day and feeling the wind whipping through your hair but owning a convertible can be a lot …

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]]> Is Rain Bad for A Car? You should know this… https://rustyautos.com/is-rain-bad-for-a-car/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 11:03:08 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=15509 Although some areas see less rain throughout the year, rain is a universal weather condition, and every car in the world will see rain at some point. Most people see …

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]]> How Do Car Dealers Make Cars So Shiny? Secret tricks revealed https://rustyautos.com/how-do-car-dealers-make-cars-so-shiny-secret-tricks-revealed/ Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:27:13 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=8039 Love that new car smell, but I really love that showroom shine too, which makes a ton of people ask the same question. I’ve been in the auto industry for …

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]]> Does Rain Ruin A Car Wash? – best kept secret https://rustyautos.com/does-rain-ruin-a-car-wash/ Wed, 23 Dec 2020 11:39:03 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=7266 So frustrating!! Why does it always rain when I get the car washed? Not to worry, my father taught me these tips, and I’m about to share them with you.  …

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]]> Newspaper To Clean Windshield (Pro Tips) https://rustyautos.com/newspaper-to-clean-windshield/ Mon, 02 Dec 2019 16:37:54 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=2540 I have an old Jeep with a huge deep windshield, cleaning it with the wrong materials can be soul-destroying. You think you’re doing a great job and the stand back …

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]]> Is It Necessary To Polish A Car Before Waxing? Pro Says No https://rustyautos.com/is-it-necessary-to-polish-a-car-before-waxing/ Wed, 06 Nov 2019 15:04:56 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=2099 Keeping paintwork in tiptop shape isn’t easy; blaring sun, road salts, stone chips, tree sap, wind, dust, and don’t forget bird poop. Your paintwork needs all the help it can …

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]]> Colgate For Car Scratch (Mistakes To Avoid) https://rustyautos.com/colgate-for-car-scratch-mistakes-to-avoid/ Mon, 21 Oct 2019 08:36:50 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=1923 I feel your pain, I returned to my car and recently found some inconsiderate S*%t in a dodgem, rubbed off my bumper leaving a nice scratch. Parking your car in …

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]]> How To Restore Faded Red Car Paint https://rustyautos.com/how-to-restore-faded-red-car-paint/ Thu, 05 Sep 2019 15:59:13 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=1339 I’ve been using this technique for years and when I say you’ll be amazed at the results, I’m not kidding. Your neighbors will think you got a new car, seriously! …

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]]> How To Remove Scratches From Car Bumper https://rustyautos.com/how-to-remove-scratches-from-car-bumper/ Fri, 30 Aug 2019 13:57:24 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=1182 I’ll admit I’m car proud, I recently returned to my Volvo to find some extra paint on my bumper. Truthfully, I lost my s@~* for a moment, what a waste …

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