Detailing Education Hub

Expert guides, video tutorials, and Wasatch-Back-specific car care from the Swags Auto Lab team — 15+ years of paint-correction-first experience.

Browse by Topic

Detailing knowledge organized by what you actually want to learn. New guides added regularly — bookmark the page or check back.

Car Wash Tips

Two-bucket method, microfiber care, brine removal, contact-free washing.

Paint Protection

Ceramic coating, PPF, sealants, and post-paint timing.

Paint Correction

Swirl removal, hologram correction, multi-stage compounding chemistry.

Marine & Boat Care

Gel-coat oxidation, R1 marine ceramic, hard-water spot removal.

RV & Motorhome

Roof maintenance, slide-out seals, Class A/B/C exterior restoration.

Interior Care

Leather conditioning, ozone treatment, pet hair extraction, headliner cleaning.

More Guides Coming

We are actively expanding this hub. Topics in the queue include:

  • Ceramic coating durability at altitude: Why Heber Valley UV is harder on protection than coastal climates.
  • Removing Deer Creek and Jordanelle hard-water spots: Acid decon vs. compound — which one your gel-coat actually needs.
  • Mag-chloride brine and your paint: Why Utah winter chemistry attacks for days after the road dries.
  • PPF vs. ceramic vs. paint correction: The decision tree for new-vehicle owners in the Wasatch Back.
  • Class A motorhome roof maintenance: Inspecting Dicor lap sealant before the next trip.
  • Wet-dog odor in vehicles: Why enzymes + ozone work and why air-fresheners do not.