DW Field Notes
Detailing Guides
Detailing tips, product breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes from the team.
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engine
Engine Bay Detailing: Safe Degreasing and Dressing
Cover what matters, work warm not hot, and finish with a dressing that does not turn into a dust magnet.
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beginner
Wheels and Tires: Cleaning, Decontaminating and Dressing
The dirtiest part of the car, and the first thing people notice. Do it first, and do it with its own bucket.
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beginner
Interior Deep Clean: Carpets, Leather, Plastics and Glass
Top to bottom, dry to wet — the order that stops you cleaning the same panel twice.
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advanced
Ceramic Coating Prep: The Work That Makes a Coating Last
Surface decon and panel wipe — the unglamorous work that decides whether your coating lasts three years or three months.
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guide
Paint Correction for Beginners: Compound, Polish and Pad Selection
Remove swirls, scratches and oxidation for a mirror finish — without burning through your clear coat.
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beginner
How to Wash a Car: The Two-Bucket Method
The foundational technique every detailer should master — and the one that stops you putting the swirls in yourself.
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