On cleaning your engine
If you really want to do the engine cleaning yourself and you don’t want to leave it to the professionals, here are some things to remember: Remove the air cleanser or filter and waterproof the distributor and air intake with plastic bags to prevent water from seeping in. When using an engine cleanser to get rid of [...]
On clear coats
Clear coat finishes give a smoother texture and a finer finish on car paints. They also provide more protection for the paint of your vehicle. But clear coat finishes are also sensitive to scratches and abrasion, that’s why you need to give them special attention when washing your car. Here are some tips when dealing with [...]
Cleaning your tires
It could be tiresome to clean your tires as they will get dirty after washing them, but just think of it as being in a clean suit but wearing muddy shoes. It's not really good if you have a clean car but you have despicable-looking tires.
Taking care of metal and chrome
The metal and chrome parts in your vehicle give extra elegance to the way your car looks. That is why you need to take special care of them.
On using cleaners
Cleaners make our lives easier and makes removing stains more hassle-free. But there's one thing you need to consider when using these items—and that is safety.
A word on electric buffers
They look nice, all fluffy and swirling over the car's surface, making the finish all nice and sparkling. You think you can do the same on your vehicle. Think again.
A word about car covers
Car covers are great in keeping dust and dirt from your car, especially if you’re going to be gone for a while. These covers maintain the shiny and clean appearance of your car while you’re away on a trip or vacation. But there’s something that you need to know about the type of car cover [...]
Through the looking-glass, clearly
With your windows dirty and murky, you would get less visibility when driving. Also, your car would look like an badge saying that you belong to the car slob club. So better clean up your windows to keep your limb and reputation safe while on the road. Cleaning windows is not hard to do. If you [...]
Engine cleaning
15 April 2009
"Out of sight, out of mind" is it? Perhaps that may be a lazy, but practical approach towards the appearance of your engine, but there are advantages to keeping your engine bay clean aside from the cosmetic.
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How to find a good mechanic
26 March 2009
There are certain things that you can look for in choosing a trusty repair shop or mechanic. You just have to know a bit of the letters to look for in shops, yellow pages and in the mechanic's qualifications.
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Recycle your oil
21 March 2009
Did you know that your engine oil contains some toxic materials? This why you need to dispose of it properly.
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Zelda Themed Car
28 January 2009
Remember the Totoro car? Here's another fan car based on a hobby or fan theme.
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Get a leg up over Tiger
27 January 2009
At least you can beat Tiger Woods in the golf cart style department
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For Our Neighbor Totoro!
27 January 2009
You know how some people let their interests and hobbies show on their cars? Well this one fits that description.
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