The How-To Guides
Whether you're a weekend warrior or a seasoned detailer, using the right technique makes all the difference. Our How-To Guides break down essential detailing processes—from maintenance washes to advanced practices — step by step.
Designed with clarity and efficiency in mind, each guide ensures you get professional results with QDS products. Start clean, stay sharp, and unlock The Science of Shine.
Complete Maintenance Wash (No Coatings)
Keeping your car clean doesn’t require a coating — just the right tools, methods, and frequency. This guide walks you through a safe, swirl-free wash process using QDS products to preserve your vehicle’s finish and enhance gloss over time.
Complete Maintenance Wash (with Coatings)
Ceramic coatings require a slightly different approach to preserve hydrophobicity and performance. This guide covers how to properly maintain coated vehicles without degrading the coating’s protective properties.
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Decontamination (a.k.a. Decon) Wash
Over time, embedded contaminants like iron, tar, and road film can build up—even on clean cars. This guide explains how to safely strip those bonded contaminants using chemical and mechanical methods, prepping the surface for correction or coating.
Dilution Guide
Not all products are used straight out of the bottle—some work better when properly diluted. This guide helps you understand the right dilution ratios for QDS chemicals to maximize performance, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
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Starry. 〰️
Ceramic Coating Guide: For Beginners
New to ceramic coatings? This guide breaks down the science, benefits, and step-by-step application process in simple, easy-to-follow language. Whether you're coating your own car or prepping for your first client install, this is your crash course in doing it right.
Let’s Talk: Misconceptions & Science
Detailing is full of myths—some harmless, others costly. In this guide, we separate fact from fiction using real science to explain why certain products work the way they do (and why others don’t). Perfect for those who want to detail smarter, not harder.