Adams Detail Kit at Costco: What Technicians Need to Know About the $39.99 Deal
Costco’s Adams Detail Kit has hit $39.99 in select locations, marked with the “death star” indicating discontinued stock. This guide breaks down Costco’s pricing system, what’s included in the kit, critical product warnings about the tire cleaner’s alkalinity, and whether this retail-grade package delivers value for professional detailers.
How to Eliminate Cockroaches from a Vehicle: Technician-Grade Process and Tools
A practical, repeatable process to remove German cockroaches from a vehicle. Includes deep-cleaning, bait and IGR deployment, safe ozone/ClO2 use, monitoring, and prevention.
Repairing a Damaged Oil Filter Housing Sealing Surface: Technician Guide to Epoxy, Welding, and Alternatives
Practical, shop-proven ways to recover a damaged oil filter sealing land on aluminum engines. Includes epoxy/metal putty rebuild, aluminum weld build-up, machining and replacement options, tool lists, cure/flatness checks, and how to prevent a repeat when removing stuck filters.
Technician Guide: Using Koch Chemie Pol Star on Steering Wheels, Leather, Alcantara, Plastics, and Matte Finishes
A practical, technician-oriented guide to Koch Chemie Pol Star: dial in dilution, choose foam vs spray, and follow proven processes for steering wheels, leather, alcantara, plastics, and matte textures.
Brushes and Air: A Technician’s Guide to Cleaning Interior Crevices, Buttons, and Vents
Get a clean, professional finish in the tightest interior spaces. This guide shows techs how to combine brushes and air—plus steam, swabs, and safe chemicals—for fast, reliable results.
Touchless Tunnel Washes in Winter: Technician-Level Guide to Pre-Wash, Chemistry, and Safer Results
A practical, technician-oriented process for getting better results from touchless tunnel washes in winter, including correct pre-wash, safe chemistry, equipment setup, and post-wash protection.
Keep Leather Steering Wheels Matte: Pro Cleaning, Protection, and Gloves Guide
Steering wheel shine is contamination. This technician’s guide covers material ID, daily and deep-clean procedures, matte-safe protection, glove strategies, and troubleshooting to keep your wheel factory-matte.
How to Wash a Car at −15°C (and Colder): A Technician’s Real-World Guide
A field-proven, technician-focused guide for washing cars in true winter: −15°C and colder. Covers garage rinseless methods, coin-op workflows, touchless strategies, undercarriage protection, drying, and freeze prevention.
All-Weather vs. Carpet Floor Mats: A Technician’s Guide to Safety, Fit, and Maintenance
Practical, technician-oriented guidance on choosing, installing, cleaning, and storing all-weather and carpet floor mats—plus safety checks, seasonal swap steps, and FAQs.
Severe Mold in Car Interiors: Technician’s Guide to Walk-Away Decisions and Professional Remediation
When a cabin is overtaken by mold, this isn’t a ‘detail.’ It’s a bio-contamination event. Learn how to assess severity, decide whether to decline, and—if you accept—execute a safe, professional remediation and rebuild.
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