Useful articles — Page 4

What temperature you need for primer, paint and clear coat on a body kit, how long clear coat takes to dry at +20 °C and in a spray booth, how prep differs for a polypropylene bumper vs an A...

Why carbon mirror caps, spoilers and diffusers turn cloudy in winter: what road salt, car washes and ice scrapers do to the clear coat, how to wash carbon properly and protect it before the...

Why a Diamond, GT or Maybach tuning grille clogs with snow in winter, how to remove ice without scratching chrome and gloss, why the Distronic radar, camera and parking sensors switch off, a...

Why rust can appear under an arch trim, how to prep the fender edge, what to bond plastic and metal trims with, whether you can fit them in winter, and how to care for them until spring.

In winter, dry sand mixed with salt can ruin headlight lenses when rubbed dry, and LED headlights don’t melt snow on their own. How to wash headlights without scratches, what not to use, whe...

3M tape will hold a spoiler even in freezing weather if applied correctly: a warm, dry surface, primer if needed, and 72 hours with no car wash. We break down why parts fall off in autumn an...

Why side steps get slippery in winter, which surfaces offer better grip, how to remove snow and ice safely, what road salt does to the mountings, and how side steps affect ground clearance.

What to check on roof rails and crossbars before winter: torque/retightening, bolts and corrosion, rubber pads, locks. How to calculate roof load including a roof box and snow, plus tips for...

How to wash a car in winter with a body kit, chrome trim, a spoiler and a front lip: which wash to choose, how far to keep the nozzle, when it’s too cold to risk it, how long not to wash aft...