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IArtificial leather (MB-Tex, Artico, BMW Leatherette and etc)are non-organic (synthetic) leather-like finish materials hat is used in many vehicles under the guise of leather, it has an even, almost repeating pattern, and it also has a protective coating applied. It also has micro-pores that...

Honey Bee Bee Excrement (All that glitters is not gold) Bee pollen-sam (Bee bread, pollen or ambrosia) has been shown to contain 188 kinds of fungi and 29 kinds of bacteria. The globs may be circular, oblong or linear, and are usually less than 0.5 -inch in length...

Acidic / Alkali Wheel Surface Damage These chemical stains are frequently milky, black, or greenish in appearance. They result from using acid or high alkali content cleaning solutions. This type of surface damage usually entails refinishing. However the following product and procedure...

One of the first rules of paint care (especially noticeable with dark colours); the less you touch the paint surface; the less you’ll scratch it. Scratches 1. Surface scratches can be seen fairly easily as they have penetrated the paint to some level and will ‘catch’ the light differently...

The Connolly Leather Company (1878 – 2002) The use of oils, replacement of fat liquor, oil-based conditioning, proteins or the adjustment of pH levels is totally unnecessary; the surface is a urethane that contains pigmentation (colour) it neither needs or benefits from any of the...

There is a great deal of conflicting information on leather care being put out by leather experts themselves who use baffling pseudo scientific techno speak as another marketing ploy, which makes it difficult to find a definitive, unbiased answer. Here is one definitive truth –you are dealing...

Research Information regarding the care of leather is scarce, often contradictory, misleading, or simply wrong. Misinformation can lead to inadvertent damage to your vehicles leather upholstery; my goal is to present clear, concise, accurate information. There is a great deal of...

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As with most other things, the price of automotive detailing varies by quite a wide margin. Many more people are concerned with perceived value (a cheap price) as opposed to quality; the secret is to sell quality over price, while keeping in mind client needs. The cost of having a...

It is 30 years since the Commodore 64 went on sale to the public. BBC News - Commodore 64 turns 30: What do today's kids make of it?

The cost of having a professional perform a detailing job on your vehicle will vary by geographical region, the experience and reputation of the detailer, and the condition of your vehicle, and your expectations of the finished detail, among other factors. Most detailers will offer a specified...

Take a moment to smile, relax and think... • F***ing once a week is good for your health, but its harmful if done every day. • F***ing relaxes your mind & body. • F***ing refreshes you. • After F***ing don’t eat too much; better go for more liquids. • Try f***ing in bed cause...

Be patient when travelling through the learning curves; as some are steeper than others Diagnosis is the key, not guess work. Before using a product, wither it be a cleaner or an abrasive polish a detailer needs to know the material they are working on, what they are trying to remove and...

In the movies, one might notice British characters have a tendency to talk in one of three stock accents - "English gentleman" (eg Hugh Grant), "Scottish/Irish hero" (eg Mel Gibson) or "Cockney chimney sweep" (eg **** Van Dyke). But in reality, none of these are very accurate representations...

Environmental Damage Any new vehicle that is awaiting transportation, shipped by rail or road transportation or parked on a dealership lot awaiting sale, is subjected to environmental damage. It comes in a varied range of threats; acid rain, industrial fallout, brake and rail dust, road salt...

Leather will age from abrasion (scuffs) and collect light scratches from keys, boxes, and just about any item you place on its surface. 1. Leather Master™ Scratch Away – (A-Aniline/Non-Coated only) a professional formula designed to erase these light surface scratches and scuffs. It performs...

My nephew posted this on FB, I thought it worth shareing... When an old man died in the geriatric ward of a nursing home in an Australian country town, it was believed that he had nothing left of any value. Later, when the nurses were going through his meagre possessions, They found this...

Rickett Benkiser Woolite® - Rickett Benkiser Woolite® - (pH 7.5) (called Zero in Canada) is intended for delicate fabrics and fine washables such as lingerie and cashmere sweaters, so it won’t remove polish, oils or car care products. Woolite® has a number of issues that do not lend to...