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Part 2 – Wheel Cleaning In Detail

Part 2 – Wheel Cleaning In Detail

Choosing the Correct Wheel Cleaner & Tools Once you know what your wheels and finish are made from, then selecting the best wheel cleaner and tools to do the job is the next step. Traditional alloy wheels – those that come as the plain silver looking wheels have been the traditional wheel for many manufacturers. [...]

March 27, 2017 Autoglym Admin Maintaining 0

Wheel Cleaning & Maintenance In Detail

Wheel Cleaning & Maintenance In Detail

Understanding Your Wheels & Nuts Compound & Finish Not many cars sold or on the road today come with the classic steel wheels and plastic hub caps. Modern manufacturing processes have taken the alloy wheel from the options list onto the standard kit over the last decade, however these alloys and designs are again evolving. [...]

March 27, 2017 Autoglym Admin Maintaining 0

Remove Unsightly Scratch Damage With Paint Renovator

Remove Unsightly Scratch Damage With Paint Renovator

We have all done it sometime or other, scraping our car against an unseen pole or wall and just cringing at the thought of the damage. Most time the damage would be considered worthy of a call to the insurance company however in many cases grabbing a particular bottle of Autoglym can save your insurance [...]

February 23, 2017 Autoglym Admin Maintaining 0

How to clean an Alcantara Steering Wheel.

How to clean an Alcantara Steering Wheel.

Alcantara is a synthetic fabric found in many high end or performance vehicles, used on both seats and steering wheels as well as dash and interior linings. Made from 68% polyester and 32% polyurethane manufactures are now using the fabric to trim dash and door linings both to save weight, add a softer feel over [...]

February 10, 2017 Autoglym Admin Maintaining 2

How to clean around your badges

How to clean around your badges

To us automotive enthusiasts, something as simple as a badge can mean a lot and because of this, it’s important to keep them clean and looking their best. Over time, you might start to notice dirt and grime starting to build up around the edges of your car’s badges and on the surrounding paintwork. To [...]

December 12, 2016 Autoglym Admin Maintaining 0

Cleaning your dirty tools

Cleaning your dirty tools

Nobody likes dirty tools – that’s a fact. We all know the feeling, picking up a tool only to find it covered in dirt and grease, or even worse – dropping a tool in automotive oil. Luckily, this can be easily rectified and your tools can be put back into commission in no time. Autoglym [...]

December 12, 2016 Autoglym Admin Maintaining 0

Cleaning and maintaining your ute cover

Cleaning and maintaining your ute cover

Covers for your ute’s tray are extremely useful for securing or hiding loads and it’s important to maintain them to keep them looking their best and make sure they last as long as possible. Ute covers are generally available as hard lids or soft covers, both offering their own specific benefits. Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner [...]

December 12, 2016 Autoglym Admin Maintaining 0

Preparing your car for a track day

Preparing your car for a track day

So you are heading to the track. Keeping your car clean has to be the furthest thing from your mind, right? Not true. Once the dust has settled and the adrenaline has worn off, you’re faced with the task of cleaning up all the bugs, dirt and brake dust picked up on the way to [...]

December 12, 2016 Autoglym Admin Maintaining 0

Cleaning the vinyl floors in your 4×4

Cleaning the vinyl floors in your 4×4

If you’re an avid 4×4 enthusiast or own a hardworking commercial vehicle, you’ll know how often your floors can get dirty. Things like dust, mud and sand getting caught up in your vehicle’s interior becomes a common occurrence – especially after a during a day of hard work or adventuring. Because of this, vinyl flooring [...]

December 12, 2016 Autoglym Admin Maintaining 0

Cleaning Tinted Windows

Cleaning Tinted Windows

Offering improvements in safety, protection and aesthetics, it’s easy to see why tinting windows is such a popular upgrade. Tinted windows require special care when it comes to cleaning as opposed to untinted windows – and this means using products that won’t harm the tint itself. Autoglym offers the perfect product for cleaning tinted windows [...]

November 23, 2016 Autoglym Admin Maintaining 0