How to Avoid Adding Swirl Marks to Your Car Paint with Proper Car Washing Techniques Before we begin, remember that anything mildly abrasive will add micro-scratches and swirl marks to your car paint. Avoid using coarse or abrasive drying towels. Household towels, for instance, are much too rough. Likewise, it is important to only use…
A Guide to Applying Car Wax with a Buffer Waxing is essential in car care and maintaining your vehicle’s clear coat. This critical car detailing step does not have to be time-consuming. Rather than hand-applying automotive wax to your car’s paint, you can use a buffing machine to speed up the process. Pairing the right…
SURFACE DEFECTS Defects can range from dirt nibs to orange peel. Sanding and then buffing are often the steps required to recreate the smooth surface needed for light to reflect in the right way to produce loss equal to the original surface condition. REMOVING THE DEFECTS Sanding the surface removes the defect, but leaves scratches…
EPIC™ Revive Nu is a complimentary product in the EPIC™ family designed to restore and enhance most OEM and ABS types of molding, trim, cladding and other automotive plastic. This product restores faded and dried out plastic to the original satin finish, while lasting much longer than tradition dressings. This engineered formula penetrates and bonds…
We all know that sometimes the smallest blemishes can be some of the hardest to remove from your watercraft surfaces. Bird droppings can leave behind plentiful, stubborn stains that feel near impossible to remove, but that’s about to change for you! Presta Marine Ultra Concentrated Boat Wash removes algae, grime, oil and all the nasties…
The EPIC™ Paint Correction System is getting rave reviews and many of you have had the opportunity to see first-hand how great the system is. Here are some questions that you may be asking and Malco’s response. How can I tell if the EPIC compounds have broken down? We use two simple tests to check…
Invest in good tools like a buffer, wool and foam pads, brushes and microfiber cloths. Presta has pads and accessories that handle a wide variety of needs and preferences. Start with clean surfaces and begin with the least aggressive product. Use Ultra Concentrated Boat Wash for general cleaning and Hull and Deck Cleaner for tougher…
To answer this question, you have to ask three questions: What do you want to clean? What do you want to do after cleaning? How much do you want to spend for each mixed solution of cleaner? There are many different kinds of cleaners available. The first thing you must decide is what you want…
There is a saying “simplicity is the heart of efficiency”. We could not agree more! Sometimes having one product do two jobs is a time and money effective solution. This is the spirit in which 2-in-1 products are needed and developed. Take a few minutes to get to know Malco’s hard working 2-in-1 products. Rejuvenator…
Photos of vehicles covered in purple streaks are all over social media, but other than looking cool, what are the benefits of using a specialized product like an iron remover? We’re going to answer a few common questions about why you should add a dedicated iron remover in your detailing arsenal. First, what is an…