Guides & How-Tos
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Straight-talking car care guides from the FTB team: washing, winter salt, wheels, interiors and protecting your paint.
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Snow Foam Dilution Ratio: How to Mix It and Set Up a Foam Lance
Get your snow foam mix right first time. This guide explains dilution ratios, the mixing dial and which foam lance fitting suits your pressure washer.
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How to Dry Your Car Without Water Spots or Swirls
Water spots and drying swirls are easy to avoid once you know what causes them. Here is how to rinse, dry and finish your car for a spot-free...
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How to Clean and Condition Leather Car Seats
Clean leather car seats with a dedicated cleaner and a soft brush, then condition them to keep the leather supple. Here is the step-by-step routine, including perforated seats.
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How to Avoid Swirl Marks When Washing Your Car
Most swirl marks are caused by how a car is washed and dried. This step-by-step routine shows you how to stop adding new ones, especially on dark paint.
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How to Clean Alloy Wheels (and Get Brake Dust Off)
Clean alloy wheels come down to the right products in the right order. Here is how to shift brake dust and grime at home, and how to deal...
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Is It OK to Wash Your Car in Freezing Weather?
Washing your car at or below freezing is best avoided, as water freezes on the paint, glass, seals and locks. Here is when to wash in winter and...
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Can You Snow Foam Without a Pressure Washer?
Yes, a hand pump sprayer will snow foam your car without a pressure washer. The foam is wetter than a lance gives you, but it still does the...
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How to Remove Road Salt From Your Car (UK Winter Guide)
Road salt speeds up corrosion wherever it sits, especially in the arches, sills and underside. Here is how to get it off properly, how often to wash in...
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