Car care guides · North Shore Sydney
Car Care Guides
Straight answers on car care, paint correction and ceramic coating from Jake at STIKKYS, the mobile car detailer for North Sydney and the North Shore.
Jacaranda season on the North Shore: how to protect your car
Jacaranda flowers stick to paint, block drains and can leave marks if they sit. How to get them off safely and what to do about spring pollen.
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Car wash vs car detail: what’s the difference?
A wash takes minutes and gets the loose dirt off. A detail takes hours and cleans the whole car properly. How to tell which one your car needs.
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How long does ceramic coating last in the Aussie sun?
A good coating is measured in years, not months. How many depends on Sydney’s sun, the trees you park under and how you wash the car. What wears it down, and how to make it last.
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How to wash your car at home in Sydney without scratching it
Most swirl marks come from washing, not driving. The gear you need, the steps in order, the mistakes that scratch paint, and what Sydney Water allows.
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How to get sap, jacaranda flowers and bat droppings off your car
Soak it, lift it, don’t scrub. Sap, bird and bat droppings and wet jacaranda flowers do their damage when they bake on. How to get them off safely, and what to do if they’ve left a mark.
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How often should you get your car detailed in Sydney?
Every three to six months suits most cars. If yours lives outside under trees or carries kids or a dog, go closer to three. The signs it’s due and what to do in between.
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