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.
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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Selling your car? What a pre-sale detail actually fixes
Buyers make up their minds in the first 30 seconds, mostly from the photos. A pre-sale detail puts the effort where they look. What it covers, what to skip and when to book it.
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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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Interior car detailing on the North Shore: kids, dogs and smells
Crumbs, dog hair, sticky cup holders and that smell you can’t place. Most of it comes out. What an interior detail covers, what can be permanent, and how to get the car ready.
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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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