Steve’s Detailing & Hand Car Wash Blog

Many people don’t appreciate the effect that accumulated dirt can have on their cars. It can actually act as a drag and marginally reduce a vehicle’s fuel efficiency. And, as they say, every little helps! Internally, many assume that cleaning underneath the hood is simply about removing oil and grease. However, dust and small pieces…

Window haze on the inside of your windshield can make driving difficult at night or in foggy conditions. This haze is caused by engine coolants, smoking, or residue from vinyl or plastic. You don’t need experience in car detailing to clean it. Spread a towel over the dashboard to keep drips off it. Spray some…

As 2021 begins, many people will set themselves new year resolutions. These can aim for improvements in both style and substance. But, what about your car? Of course, it can’t decide how to improve itself! But you certainly can. How about treating your vehicle to a superb makeover from the team at Steve’s Detailing? From…

If you have rust on your car or truck, it is possible to effectively remove it. However, you’ll need to use high-quality rust remover and the right tools. Your rust remover should be designed to only remove the rust without causing corrosion. After the rust is removed, you’ll need to paint the area that you…

Wax can add shine to just about any car, which can be a great way to improve the look of your vehicle. Not only that but using car wax is easy and very affordable. However, many people skip this important stage when they wash their cars, making their other efforts redundant. Fortunately, you can count…

In high summer, with the sun blazing down, there seems to be an obvious motivation in having your car look every bit as good as it should when you are out and about. Now, in the depths of winter, with dirt, spray and slush, ice, and snow, it can sometimes seem hardly worth the effort.…

We occasionally still see ‘spot’ prizes awarded at dinners or social events. These are small, often fun, prizes – perhaps the name originally came from dance competitions or balls where a couple would be caught in the spotlight. However, one place where such ‘spot’ prizes would certainly not be awarded is here at Steve’s Detailing.…

We’re occasionally asked about the term ‘detailing‘ in our company name. It’s a word that sounds precise, one that suggests the level of care taken might be even higher than you expect. That’s the standard we work to. Just one example of this that you may not find elsewhere. You might find a car that…

To be honest, some people don’t care much what their vehicle looks like, as long as it gets them from A to B. Yet, we bet you’ll know others who take immense pride in their car looking as close to showroom condition as possible. Some of these individuals will spend hours on it themselves; others…

As the holiday season approaches – even if it’s going to be a bit different this year – then you may be receiving visits from relatives you don’t often see. This is where it can seem a bit like ‘inspection time’! You know what we mean: those visitors who pass silent (or not always silent)…

This is a question we were recently asked; it’s a term that is often used regarding damage to the paintwork of a vehicle. So, technically speaking, oxidation involves a chemical reaction that leads to the movement of, or giving away of, electrons. Typically, this involves a reaction between oxygen and another substance, such as iron.…

A lot of drivers take their vehicles to a car detailer with the expectation that they don’t have to do any sort of preparation beforehand. Yet, it’s important to always remove certain items for safety and security reasons. Before your next interior car detailing appointment, remove the following: Valuables Believe it or not, many people…