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How To Keep A Black Car Clean With Proper Maintenance

January 1, 2020May 14, 2017 by David Walker

Contrary to popular belief that black cars require less maintenance, I would have to say that it is totally not the case. I found myself spending more time cleaning it than my former car, which was white. It is really tricky to keep it clean because it is almost deceiving that it doesn't need cleaning since it is dark in color.

The problem occurs when white spots and light dust start to surface. If you don't take care of these immediately, then expect your black car to be covered with dirt that will not only make it look bad, but it would jeopardize its coating. Here is a quick and easy tutorial on how to keep a black car clean.

How to Remove Water Spots in 3 Easy Steps : You Should Know

January 1, 2020May 20, 2017 by David Walker

Are you one of those people who get too obsessive-compulsive when it comes to your car? Have you ever experienced just cleaning your car and then the rain leaves water spots on it? I know the feeling.

I have many times inspected the shiny, black paint of my car with a magnifying glass only to find water spots on it! Annoying, right?

Water spots are created when rainwater or tap water evaporates and leaves residues. Water contains calcium and minerals that may damage your car’s paint. Rainwater, on the other hand, may contain acid.

Drying the car after being exposed to water may help but will not totally eliminate the water spots. So, I searched the web trying to find the best way to deal with water spots. I keep asking my fellow car enthusiasts, “how to remove water spots from your car?”

I got a variety of answers and some of the methods were too expensive and not guaranteed. Anyway, I found these simple steps on how to remove the water spots from your car. They may look tedious but I guarantee you that those annoying water spots will disappear.

How to Clean Idle Air Control Valve in 10 Easy Steps

January 1, 2020July 23, 2017 by David Walker

I had the chance to carpool with a friend and I learned something new in the process. When he started the car, I noticed that the engine sounded as if the gas pedal was depressed. I looked at the RPM and saw that the idling was at 2000 RPM.

I found that really unusual so I did some research. I found out that one of the reasons for high idling is a problem with the idle air control valve.

Learn How to Debadge Your Car in 6 Very Easy Steps

January 1, 2020February 17, 2017 by David Walker

It is a common habit for car owners to attach emblems and stickers on the surface of the car. These are, after all, symbols of prestige and societal status, something to be proud of. At some point in your life you may have done this and perhaps it was once beautiful.

But it is inevitable for the gloss and glory of those badges to wither over time, and when you’ve reached this point, knowing how to debadge your car will prove itself very beneficial.

How To Remove Bird Poop From Car The Fast & Easy Way

January 1, 2020February 23, 2017 by David Walker

It must really suck if you just got a car wash and some bird decided to poop on your newly washed car. It happened to me before and boy was it maddening! What's even sadder is that it was the first time I encountered such dirt on my car that I had no idea how to clean it.

Believe it or not, this could really stain your car and if you don't know how to remove bird poop from a car, you'll end up scratching your vehicle and would have to suffer from its terrible smell. Been there, done that!