Non-car enthusiasts probably roll their eyes at the idea of a bucket specifically designed for washing a car. After all, it's just holding water and car wash soap right? What is so special about a "car wash" bucket when compared to a normal bucket? The easy answer to this question is that most car wash buckets come with a grit guard, and that's one …
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The best motor oils to ensure your Porsche continues to run flawlessly
A Porsche is a high-performance vehicle, so you want to be sure to use the right oil and not just any old discount oil from the sales bin. The most important factor to consider is what Porsche recommends for your specific vehicle. Start by checking the owner’s manual and always go with the grade of oil recommended by Porsche. Here are the best …
Continue to the full articleThe best antifreezes and coolants to keep your engine cool
Coolant is a bit like engine oil, in that most car owners have their personal favorite. It is really debatable if there is a significant or even noticeable difference between quality coolants and antifreezes. If we lived in a world where we could have ideal testing conditions -- using our top recommendations in different instances of the same …
Continue to the full articleThe best towels for drying and detailing your car
Giving your car a proper wash means having the right tools for the job. We've covered several of those products in previous posts: pressure washers, foam cannons, car wash soaps, wheel cleaners, and wheel brushes. All of those work to get the dirt and grime off your car, but once you're done washing, you need the right towel to dry it off for a …
Continue to the full articleThe best car wash mitts to avoid scratching your car
When it comes to washing my car, I've already shared recommendations on several products I use: a pressure washer, a foam cannon, towels, and my favorite car wash soap. One product I haven't written about are car wash mitts, mainly because many of the quality ones are very similar. But it has recently come to my attention that not everyone uses a …
Continue to the full articleThe best foam cannons to help keep your Porsche clean
I don't think I've ever met a Porsche owner who didn't love caring for their car. I mean, have you ever come across a Porsche and thought, "wow, they didn't take care of this car at all." Unfortunately those Porsches probably do exist somewhere in the world, but I think it's safe to argue they're pretty rare. So chances are, all of you faithful …
Continue to the full articleThe best car wash soaps to keep your Porsche clean
I always find it interesting to read online discussions about car wash soaps. For many car owners, all car wash soaps are the same and the one they use doesn't matter. For others, they'll stick to a few reputable choices and maybe even just one. Generally, once you get "good enough" results from your car wash soap, you have little reason to try …
Continue to the full articleThe best car waxes to keep your Porsche smooth and shiny
For decades, the car wax market was mostly stagnant. The car wax your parents used probably wasn't much different than the wax you started using on your first car. But in the last few years, the market has seen a bit of a shift, thanks to the growing popularity of ceramic coating. Originally left to professionals and costing a pretty penny, …
Continue to the full articleThe best headlight restoration kits
If you own a Porsche, there's a real good chance that you're going to keep it for many years. Or maybe you own a classic 911 that has already gone through its fair share of wear and tear. Whichever might be the case for you, it's only a matter of time before your headlights need some attention. You see, eventually oxidation will cause your …
Continue to the full articleThe best ice scrapers and snow brushes to deal with winter
Winter is a particularly harsh time for owning and driving a vehicle. If you live somewhere that experiences a lot of snow and below freezing temperatures during the winter season, you know how inconvenient it can be just to get your car out of the driveway. To make your life just a bit easier, we've compiled a list of recommendations for the best …
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