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Do "scratch and shines“ or automated car washes destroy car paint? Tough question, this one. And the answer depends on your very own definition of the term “destroy”. Because if you don’t care about (light) paint defects, swirls and scratches, then by all means, no. Automated car washes don’t destroy your car’s paint. However, from a purely objective standpoint, the answer could also very much be yes. In order to understand this, we need to take a step back and think about why cars are painted in the first place. Yes, they are painted to visually please us – especially...

What do I need to start with car care? You want to stop using those horrible automated car washes, jokingly called “scratch and shines”? Because caring for your own car not only is better for your rides paint, it is also a hell of a lot of fun. At least if you use the right products, but you have come to the right place, so don’t worry. In order to understand our recommendations on what you need to start with car care, you first need to understand the basics. Put simply, everything – and we really mean everything – in...

WHAT IS SNOW FOAM? Snow Foam is a pre-washing product, and it helps to disintegrate and get rid of grime and dirt accumulated on the paintwork of vehicles. Snow foam minimises the amount of dirt and grime before a contact wash with a wash sponge or a mitt. Products for pre-wash are best used to get rid of loose dirt, grime, and dust which results in a car that is ready to be cleaned. Snow foam is the complete solution for car wash; it will keep the car squeaky clean and fully ready for any event. THE BEST WAY TO...

Next up on our sponsor showcase is Luke or @nissan_200sx . With his VERY popular S15, not only is he an incredibly talented driver, his car has been used in many music videos. He is a social media god as his exits from shows have been viewed millions of times. (All for the right reasons officer, we promise) Lastly he is a great asset to Stjarnagloss. The wrap changes colour like a chameleon. The tyres never hang around for long and we are more than happy to support that with a Fjul Can. Here it is in all its glory....

Matte and Satin wraps or paint look incredible. We all know this. When the frozen E92 M3 competition appeared on Top Gear back in 2007 everyone lost their minds. Cars didn't have to be shiny to look great. But, we all learned very quickly that they needed maintaining. It is true, if a bird 'does his business' you've got hours to fix it or you will have a very expensive repair bill.  Having said that, its popularity has grown and grown. With social media being the new car show of 2020/21 wraps and wild colour changes are the quickest way to...