So, you have a classic car. But it’s tired. Maybe it’s been sitting in a garage for years, or parked outside longer than it should have. A little neglect can go a long way toward the deterioration of a car’s appearance. Jesse Adams in his classic Mercedes 280S Traditional car restoration is big business. Specialized shops spend months, or even years, dismantling historic vehicles, replacing parts, repairing damage, welding, painting, and reassembling them into showroom condit

Ask ten different detailers how they define detailing and you’ll likely get ten different answers. In general, we can all agree that it’s about enhancing the appearance of a vehicle, but detailing encompasses a vast array of services. One detailer might specialize in quick cleans, while another has honed their skills in meticulously correcting paint finishes over many decades. There’s no one-size-fits-all here. Let’s explore my five categories of (very generalized) detailing

Without making too broad a generalization, most true car enthusiasts can trace their passion back to an older family member or mentor from their childhood. Not me. My father is a scientist who doesn't know a spark plug from a lug nut. Bless him. Nope, my love for cars came out of nowhere. The Spark of Passion I blame Bo and Luke Duke for what I am today. Remember the original Dukes of Hazzard TV show? As a child I couldn't wait for my weekly fix of that orange Dodge Charger s