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Notes on keeping a car clean. Practical, not promotional.
May 20, 2026
Mobile Car Detailing Industry Trends 2026
Mobile car detailing trends for 2026: coatings, steam, transparent pricing, proof of work, and concierge matching.
May 12, 2026
Rideshare Car Detailing Tips for Uber and Lyft Drivers
A fast rideshare car detailing routine for Uber and Lyft drivers: daily cleanup, weekly reset, odor control, and pro interior details.
May 2, 2026
Detailing a car after a long road trip
Bug strikes, road salt, brake dust, and tar — the specific damage road trips do and how to undo it.
Apr 22, 2026
Eco-friendly mobile detailing options
Closed-loop water systems, steam cleaning, and biodegradable chemistry — what's legitimate vs greenwashing.
Apr 8, 2026
Mobile detailing for small fleets and businesses
How small businesses run scheduled fleet detailing — and what to budget per vehicle per month.
Mar 26, 2026
Detailing a car before resale: what to do
The pre-sale detailing checklist that adds $500-$1,500 to a typical used-car sale.
Mar 12, 2026
Five ceramic coating mistakes to avoid
The application errors and aftercare habits that kill a coating before its warranty runs out.
Feb 28, 2026
IGL vs Gtechniq vs Ceramic Pro vs CQuartz
A non-technical comparison of the major ceramic coating brands — what each is best at and which has real warranty backstops.
Feb 10, 2026
EV-specific car detailing considerations
Why detailing a Tesla or Rivian is different from detailing a gas car — and what to ask the operator.
Jan 15, 2026
Winter car detailing: what to prioritize
Cold-weather detailing is different — different chemistry, different processes, different priorities.