As the government continues to crack down on volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions more and more states are moving to waterborne paints. California is one of those states that has required it for years now. Waterborne paint is composed of synthetic resins and pigments that are kept dispersed in water by surfactants. Waterborne paints still contain solvents, they just contain …
Why You Shouldn’t Apply Ceramic Coating Yourself
If you can buy ceramic coatings yourself, why not save the money and apply it yourself? There are a multitude of reasons why that would be a bad idea, unless you have extensive detailing and paint correction experience. Here are the following reasons why you shouldn’t install the coating yourself; The car needs to be properly prepped In order to …
Clear Bra: Advantages of Using Paint Protection Film
There are two types of people in the world when it comes to their vehicles, preventative people and reactive people. You would expect a brand new car to be flawless when you take it off the lot. However, that’s just not the case. Most cars sit on dealership lots for days, weeks, months, possibly years before being sold and get …
All About Water Spots
Etching isn’t caused by water spots alone—insect remains, bird droppings and acid rain can all etch your finish as well. So how exactly does an etch occur? We’re going to get into the science of it here, using the water spot as an example. From mineral deposit to stain When a water spot first dries on your finish, it leaves …
Legendary Porsche-Designed Type 64 Up For Auction
Porsche can trace back its origin to the very first 356 ever built over seven decades ago, but some argue that the Porsche timeline actually stretches back further. Commissioned to design and build a car for the 932-mile Berlin-Rome race of September 1939, Professor Ferdinand Porsche created a car known only as the Type 64. This is effectively where Porsche’s sporting heritage began. …
How to Properly Remove Bugs From Your Car Exterior
Bugs are pesky and they’re even worse if they’re stuck on your car. If you drove through a field or went on a really long road trip, don’t worry—there is a way to get rid of your pest problem. Hose down your car to knock off all of the loose bugs. Some will come off, but there is plenty of …
6 Things to Check When Choosing a Detailer
Choosing someone to professionally detail your vehicle is a important decision. It’s important to protect your investment and keep it looking its best. Poor detailing can do more harm than good, meaning more money and time to correct a bad detailing. 1.Location Everyone has to start somewhere, but be wary of a detailier without a professional location. A detailier’s shop …
Why Put Ceramic Coating Over Paint Protection Film?
CarPro offers a new formulation of its ceramic coating product designed specifically for vehicles that already have a paint protection film. Adding a ceramic coating over the paint protection film helps to prolong its lifetime and enhance its appearance. It protects the film from contaminants, oxidation, and staining making it last even longer. The top coat provides a high gloss …
Koenigsegg aims to build a ‘CO2 neutral’ combustion supercar
Koenigsegg doesn’t just want combustion-powered supercars to compete with EV’s in terms of raw performance. It wants to compete in eco-friendliness, too. In talking with Top Gear, company founder Christian von Koenigsegg said he was working with National Electric Vehicle Sweden to develop a €1 million ($1.15 million) hybrid supercar that was “completely CO2 neutral.” The solution, he said, was melding the automaker’s …
2020 Porsche 911 Cabriolet Announced
In news that should surprise precisely no one, there will be a convertible version of the all-new eighth-generation 911 introduced last fall. Also of no surprise: It’ll once again be available in rear-wheel drive Carrera S and all-wheel-drive Carrera 4S sub models. The Turbo Cabriolet is expected to be announced at a later time. As expected, the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet possesses …