Detailing

When it comes to professional detailing news, tips and information, we have you covered. In fact, it is such an integral part of Professional Carwashing & Detailing’s editorial interests that we put it in the title of the magazine. From growing trends like mobile detailing to industry mainstays like car restoration professionals and veteran fixed-site detail shop owners, we provide you with the details needed to succeed in whatever detail business you choose.

We strive to provide the information that detailers need to improve and grow their businesses and cover a variety of topics. Take a peek in our archives and you’ll find articles about window tinting, vehicle carpet cleaning, leather and vinyl repair, paint chip repair, paintless dent repair (PDR), stain removal, choosing a detail wax or polish, windshield repair, wheel and tire care, and much, much more. We even have information for the express detailing technician at a full- or flex-serve carwash.

Our articles bring you the kind of information and research you need to market and educate your customers, too. Our authors and industry experts present surveys and studies that warn of the harmful effects and presence of germs in vehicles, and offer tips on how to save your customers money. We also provide you with scientifically-explained carpet cleaning methods and go over every tool or detail chemical you may need in your detail shop.

Magazine Articles in Detailing

Detail industry trends and innovations for 2012, part 2The second article in this two-part series focuses on tools, supplies and chemicals.[February 2012]
Detail industry trends and innovations for 2012The first in this two-part series focuses on the industry's history and how it has led up to this point.[January 2012]
Carpet re-coloring and dyeingAn old service with a new twist.[December 2011]
The fortunes of wheel cleaningThe old days and the old wheels are gone, so make sure you're cleaning today's wheels the right way.[November 2011]
PC&D presents... The 2011 Detail Operations Benchmark Survey Report[October 2011]
Step by step interior cleaningToday's detailer needs to focus more on the how to clean the materials inside the car.[October 2011]

Online Exclusives in Detailing

Consider dash kits as an extra service offering2/22/2012 These interior features are inexpensive to purchase and simple to install.
Is your chemical checklist up to date?2/15/2012 Here we cover cleaners, compounds, polishes, waxes and paint sealants, and specialty chemicals.
Is this the most revolutionary invention presented to the industry?2/8/2012 Detail Editor Bud Abraham thinks so.
The evolving popularity of the vapor steamer2/1/2012 This tool was presented to the industry over 15 years ago and was not immediately embraced.
Be careful with water-based dyes1/25/2012 If you use them, you have to make sure your water is heated properly.
What is up with eco-friendly detailing?1/18/2012 Find out which product is making a comeback.

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News in Detailing

Survey shows drastic differences among detailers2/22/2012 BEAVERTON, OR — Applied Colors found some surprising results when the company secretly emailed dozens of detailers.
Detail shop adds U-Haul profit center2/22/2012 ATHENS, AL — A detail shop getting ready to celebrate its first anniversary recently added U-Haul rentals and products to their offerings.
Detailer arrested for massive marijuana stash2/22/2012 JACKSON, MS — A task force seized over 400 pounds of marijuana in a detail shop during a drug bust here.
Enormous detail shop blaze threatens antique cars2/15/2012 GREEN, OH — A detail and auto-body shop’s employees rushed to rescue stored antique vehicles as fire spread in the building.
Glass repair products debuted at Mobile Tech Expo2/15/2012 BEND, OR — GlasWeld introduced a series of three repair and restoration products during the Mobile Tech Expo in Florida.
Complete leather/vinyl reconditioning kit created2/15/2012 BEAVERTON, OR — A new re-dye kit for vinyl and leather was created to help detailers land more diverse interior car repair jobs.

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