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Tackle common car care tasks with confidence. Our detailed how-to guides walk you through everything from washing and waxing to interior detailing and paint correction.

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How to Wash a Car with a Pressure Washer (Safely & Effectively)
How to Wash a Car with a Pressure Washer (Safely & Effectively)

Table of Contents 1. Can You Wash a Car with a Pressure Washer? 2. Essential Tools & Products You'll Need...

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How to Dry a Car After Washing (Without Leaving Water Spots)

Table of Contents Why Drying Your Car Properly Is Just as Important as Washing It The Best Way to Dry...

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How to Clean a Soft Top Convertible

Table of Contents Why Soft Top Convertibles Need Special Attention What You'll Need to Clean a Convertible Roof Basic Tools...

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car paint stain on the hood of a vehicle
Car Paint Stains: What Causes Them and How to Remove Them

Whether it's a splatter of bird poop after parking under a tree or a streak of white spots that won't...

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Covering a car outside
How to Protect a Car Without a Garage: 6 Practical Solutions That Work

Table of Contents Use a Purpose-Built Car Cover Armor Your Paint with Ceramic Coating Interior Protection from UV Rays Preparing...

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Deep Cleaning Car Interior: The Complete Guide for a Fresh, Like-New Feel
Deep Cleaning Car Interior: The Complete Guide for a Fresh, Like-New Feel

Table of Contents Your Car Deserves a Deep Clean What Does Deep Cleaning a Car Interior Involve? Tools & Products...

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Microfiber cloth draped on a green AutoManiacs car
How Do You Use a Microfiber Cloth? The Effortless Guide to Cleaner, Shinier Cars

Table of Contents What Is a Microfiber Cloth and Why Is It a Game-Changer? How Do You Use a Microfiber...

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Applying ceramic coating to an AutoManiacs car
How to Wash a Ceramic Coated Car: The Effortless Way to Maintain a Glossy Finish

Table of Contents What Is a Ceramic Coating, and Why Does It Matter? Can You Wash a Car With Ceramic...

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car bumper sticker that needs removing
How to Remove Adhesive from Car Paint: A Quick Guide for Clean Results

Sticky residue on your car's surface is one of those annoyances that feels small—until it isn't. Whether it's leftover decal...

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