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What is microfiber?

Microfiber is a blend of two different materials; polyester and polyamide. The term microfiber derives from the literal size of the individual strands. Strands of microfiber are ultra-fine and measure out to 1/3 the diameter of cotton fibers, or 1/4 the diameter of wool fibers. This is what makes microfiber so soft.

In this week's blog post, Chris from Jay's team is going to tackle detailing the Garage shop truck which is a 2018 Ford F-150. Needless to say, the truck needed some TLC. We figured it would be a great opportunity to show you what it takes to do a complete wash on something that is extremely dirty. You can watch more about it in our most recent Touch-Up Tuesday installment.    In this video we cover some core detailing fundamentals, and we've boiled them down to 7 rules you should always follow when detailing your car or truck. So let's jump right in! 1....

We know, we know! A waterless wash?! You might have the following questions. “Won’t that scratch my paint?”  “Should I just pull out the hose & bucket?”  “What’s the difference between a waterless wash and a quick detailer?”  “When is it safe to use a waterless wash?”  “How dirty is too dirty?”   These are just a few of the questions we get asked when it comes to the topic of waterless wash solutions, and we get it. There’s a lot to be skeptical about, especially when you consider the consequences. You’re potentially dragging dirt & grime across your paint and...