Autogeek How-to Blogs

How to Polish Your Car's Paint for a Showroom Shine In an ideal world, washing and waxing would be enough to maintain your car's finish. However, for that deep, wet-look shine, polishing is essential. While a quality paint protectant enhances your car's appearance, the true key to a flawless shine lies in proper prep work. Why Polishing Your Car is Important Every day, your car's paint is exposed to environmental contaminants, road debris, and oxidation, which can cause imperfections. Polishing …

Why Bug Removal is Essential Bug splatter on your car’s front bumper and hood isn’t just an eyesore—it’s highly corrosive. As insect remains decompose, they release enzymes that break down their carcasses. Unfortunately, these same enzymes also eat away at your vehicle’s clear coat and paint, leading to unsightly etching and long-term damage. Other Sticky Contaminants That Harm Your Car’s Paint In addition to bug residue, your vehicle regularly encounters tar, …