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Luxury Gloss redesigned – a liquid wax that beats quick detailers
Detailing brushes: what they’re for and how to use them
Cleaner or IPA? What to use before waxing a car?
Pre-wash. A necessity or just a car care fad?
Top 3 underrated Soft99 waxes and why you should try them
Kiwami Shampoo – A shampoo with wax? Of course it's a Japanese idea!
What is water beading and water sheeting in car care?
How to clean leather upholstery in a car?
The best car care products for summer: must-haves from Soft99
Which quick detailer is best? 4 recommendations from Soft99
Wax for dark or light paintworks? What's the difference? Find out which wax to choose!
All about Japanese registration plates: how to read them & more
PREMIERE: Glaco QAD – we are radically reducing application time!
Which car wax should you choose? Synthetic, natural or hybrid?
5 shades of black: tyre dressings from Soft99
What to do before waxing a car? Step 0: decontamination
How to wash the car without damaging it?
Iron Terminator is back with a new look
What is detailing and how can you do it yourself?
When you detail, you also take care of yourself! Why is taking care of vehicles self-care?
Car polishing: how to get started and should you do it yourself?
Applying car wax in criss-cross motion: how to do it and not mess up the job?
Brilliant Japanese: 5 ingenious Soft99 car care solutions that will surprise you
12 New Year's resolutions for 2026 for car care fans and detailers
What's new and trending for 2026 at Soft99: everything you need to know
How to protect your car paint in winter? A proven method from Japan
DRIVE SAFE: New edition of Glaco De Cleaner – a glass care must-have
DRIVE SAFE: Which glass coating to choose and why it matters
DRIVE SAFE: We are the first in car care to talk about road safety
Rims: How to clean them? What products should I use?
How does a ceramic coating work?
How to clean car interiors? ABC for beginners
What does waxing do? Pros and cons of car wax
The best detailing set of the year: Rain Drop Tornado Vortex and Fusso Coat 12 Months
Soft99 Premiere: Rain Drop Tornado Vortex – everything you need to know
Timeless Fusso Coat. Why Soft99 wax still gets awards 35 years after its launch
The 5 most common mistakes in car paint care
Wax or ceramic coating? What is best for your car?
What car care products are worth getting?
Soft99 at Ekiden Run by PragmatIQ – Because Japan’s not just about cars
Spring Protection Time? Absolutely. Here’s why
Rain Drop – Soft99's express spray coating and wonder child
How's spring for car owners in Japan? Hanami, Asian Dust, and more fun facts!
Wax or ceramic coating?
To mask or to polish? How to refresh your car's paint
How to take care of your car? Check out QJUTSU Car Care Set
Tyres & rims maintenance and care with Soft99: product guide
How to de-ice your car: women-friendly Glaco Deicer
Unlocking the Magic of Glaco: How Japanese Glass Coatings Enhance Visibility and Protection

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    Cleaner or IPA? What to use before waxing a car?
    13
    Aug

    Cleaner or IPA? What to use before waxing a car?

    It's a step you simply must take before protecting your paintwork: degreasing. But is isopropyl alcohol (IPA) enough on its own, or is it worth cleaning the paint with something more? We have the answers. We often hear questions like... Is degreasing the paintwork enough before applying wax?...

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    What to do before waxing a car? Step 0: decontamination
    16
    Apr

    What to do before waxing a car? Step 0: decontamination

    How do you prepare your car for waxing to achieve a perfect result that lasts for months? It turns out that a regular wash simply isn't enough! Discover decontamination – the "step zero" of detailing and the essential foundation for preparing your car before applying wax or a...

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