Research the different type of products on the market for vinyl and plastic. You want to clean and protect your interior and maybe add gloss or shine. There are products that say they do all of this. Try different products to see which one you like ... more >>

Open hood! Locate the distributor. You should see that the distributor can be adjusted clockwise or counterclockwise (to advance or retard timing.)Research (online or at a dealership) on which direction advances the ignition timing. Sometimes this ... more >>

We at TintCenter.com Window Tinting Guides suggest that you do a little research. First, compile a list of 5 potential tint shops that would likely do good work. Ask your friends and co-workers who have tinted their cars which tint shops they chose, look ... more >>

Get referrals from family, friends and co-workers.Visit the shop and inspect if they have the proper equipment such as paint booths, frame machine, paint mixer etc.Get information from the body shop before any work is to be done.Questions to ... more >>

Call a tinting professional for his or her opinion. This will cost nothing, and he or she is going to tell you that there are no solutions except taking off the existing film and starting over.Start at a corner of the tinting. Take a single-edged razor ... more >>

Window tinting is a very profitable business and is getting more widely used by people from all walks of life. Since having children, I have had two of my vehicles windows tinted to avoid having to put those ugly roller screens in my new car windows and ... more >>

Normally pinstripes appear on a car using two colours, the first is used to help set off the body colour and then the second thinner line is used in a contrasting colour to make sure that the stripe actually stands out.Nowadays, mechanical pin striping ... more >>

After purchasing lumbar foam, test it on a seat and shave to appropriate thickness for your back. The foam shop will cut the foam down for you usually without any charge. It can also be cut by using an electric knife.The seat leather cover is ... more >>

Purchase enough pin striping decals to cover your car as desired.Wash and wax the car thoroughly to ensure a clean surface, and then keep the car dust free until the pinstripe is applied.Use a water based felt tip marker and a straight edge to draw the ... more >>

spray brake cleaner on the worst part of your rims.Allow cleaner to sit for a minute or so.Scrub the area and you will find the perfect, shiny rims you ... more >>

Find a good touchless automatic car wash location. By good I mean one that absolutely does not employ the use of soapy flaps or brushes - period. In the area of VA I live in, most BP gas stations have these. Usually they have a choice of washes ranging ... more >>

Heat the road paint. Road paint is usually a latex paint that does not adhere well to the enamel finish on your car. Using an old rage, bathe the road paint spot in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes.Scrape away the paint. The safest way to remove the road ... more >>

Before you begin, try to determine what type of finish is on your car. This can be accomplished by identifying the year, make and model. With this information in hand, contact a local Automotive paint supply store or Dealership, they should be able to ... more >>

Identify spots with tar or sap.Pour skin-so-soft on towel or rag, or just spray it onto the stain on the car.Lightly scrub until stain is removed.Wipe area down with clean microfiber cloth.Wax and polish area.Enjoy your clean ... more >>

Scrape off any excess crayon with the dull edge of a knife or your fingernail. Be careful not to create more of a mess.Spray the affected area of the car interior with WD-40 or another car part lubricant.Leave it on for 3 minutes.Use a stiff bristle ... more >>

If you smell a musty odor in your car or know there has been water damage—but can't locate the mold—there are several types of inexpensive do-it-yourself mold test kits you can use. One provides results virtually instantly. Others require collecting ... more >>

Wash the painted surface with soap and water.Procure a bit of kerosene at your local gas station. Wet an old rag with the kerosene.Wipe the painted areas with the kerosene rag.Again, wash the painted surface with soap and ... more >>

Mix 1 teaspoon of dishwashing liquid to 2 gallons of water. Make sure there is not dirt in the water or on the sandpaper, and then dip the sandpaper into the water.Use the wet sandpaper to lightly sand the overspray. Keep sanding until the overspray is ... more >>

Remove the floor mats from the vehicle and place them on the ground. Use a butter knife to loosen up dirt and debris. Vacuum each floor mat thoroughly. Spray carpet cleaner over the entire floor mat. Let it soak for about 5 minutes.Fill a bucket with ... more >>

With the screw driver remove every screw that holds the visors and anything else that is attached to the headliner.Once no screws holding the headliner board are left use the dome light opening to push it toward a corner, and allow the opposite corner to ... more >>

Mix the dish washing and laundry soap in a large bucket until the powder is completely dissolved. Using hot water will make it dissolve completely.Use more water if you think the solution is soapier than you need. Use a little less water if your really ... more >>

Preferably a year after you buy your car you should perform this procedure, otherwise, you will ruin the factory's protective coating still imbedded in the seats.Take your baking soda and mix it with your gallon of warm water, try to get all of the ... more >>

Clean the chrome with basic soap and water so you can clearly see the rust areas to be worked on.Dab some polish/cleaner onto the steel wool pad and also dab some on the chrome itself, over the rusted area. The object is that the area to be cleaned is ... more >>

Clean the back window thoroughly with a clean towel and soap and water. Remove all dirt and debris.Cut the film a little larger than the size of the window; leave a 2-inch overlap on all sides.Lay the film onto the window with the tint side up. Peel back ... more >>

Begin a habit of washing and waxing your car about every two or three weeks. Whether you do this at home or at a commercial car wash, take this opportunity to closely inspect your vehicle all over. Look specifically for scratches, chipped paint and other ... more >>