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Engine Oil Additives Explained: What They Can and Can’t Do
Your car has a few years on it. The engine sounds a little rougher at idle, the oil level drops between changes, or you simply want to keep it running well for longer. Then you look at the shelf of engine oil additives, and they all seem... -
How to Remove Bird Droppings from Car Paint with Zero Cleaner
You have just cleaned your car. Then you spot a bird dropping on the hood. Reaching for a cloth and rubbing the mark is tempting, but there is a better place to start: wash away the sand and dust first. After that, SurLuster Zero Cleaner... -
Fall Car Care: How to Protect Your Car from Leaves, Tree Sap & Rain
Cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, and scenic drives make fall one of the best seasons to be on the road. But autumn also brings a new set of challenges for your car. Fallen leaves collect around the body. Tree sap can leave sticky sp... -
From Cadillac’s Official Wax to Japan’s Top Car Care Brand: The Story Behind SurLuster
SurLuster started in 1947 California as a carnauba wax maker, became General Motors' official Cadillac wax in 1969, and is now one of Japan's leading car care brands. Here's the full story. If you know SurLuster today, you probably know ... -
Qwik Wax: The Fastest Way to Keep Your Shine Between Full Details
SurLuster Qwik Wax is a spray-on carnauba wax for fast touch-ups between full details. Learn how it works, when to use it, and how to apply it for a quick, streak-free shine. Not every car care session needs to be a full wash-and-wax rou... -
What Is Purify Time, and When Should You Use It?
Purify Time is SurLuster's glass-coating watch cleaner, built from the same technology used in car care. Learn what it does, which materials it's safe for, and how to use it. If you own a mechanical watch, a dive watch, or any timepiece ... -
Summer Bug Splatter on Your Car? Wash It Off Before It Damages Your Paint
Summer road trips are the perfect excuse to hit the highway with family and friends. But when the trip is over and you finally get a good look at your car, you might find the front bumper and hood plastered with squashed bugs. Bug splatt... -
The Missing Half of Your Car Care Routine: Cleaning the Inside with Zero Interior Multi-Cleaner
f you've followed the SurLuster Car Care Guide so far, your paint is probably in great shape. You've shampooed it, decontaminated it, maybe laid down a coat of wax or a spray coating. Your wheels are dust-free, your headlights are clear,... -
The Complete Beginner’s Car Detailing Checklist
Detailing your car for the first time can feel overwhelming. Between waxes, coatings, clay bars, and a dozen different cleaners, it's easy to not know where to start — or to do things in the wrong order and undo your own work. The good n... -
The Secret to the Ultimate Car Shine: How Wax Ingredients Make a Difference
Waxing your car has plenty of benefits, but if there's one quality that sets it apart from coating, it's gloss. Not all car waxes produce the same kind of shine, though — the depth and character of that gloss depend entirely on the ingre...
