The HANDL Journal
Car care, done properly.
Guides, know-how and the occasional opinion from the people who detail tens of thousands of cars a year.
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Protection
Sealant, wax or ceramic? A plain-English guide
Three ways to protect your paint, three very different price tags. We break down what each actually does and how long it lasts.
Interiors
The five-minute habit that keeps interiors looking new
A small weekly routine that stops grime, odours and wear before they ever set in. No special kit required.
Wheels
How to clean alloy wheels without wrecking them
Acidic cleaners and brake dust are a bad combination. Here’s the safe, effective way the pros do it.
For fleets
What a clean fleet really says about your business
Presentation is brand. We look at the surprising commercial case for keeping every vehicle showroom-ready.
EVs
Detailing an electric car: what’s different
From regen-dust on the wheels to sensitive sensors and cameras, EVs ask a few special questions of a detailer.
Sustainability
The waterless wash, explained
How modern low-water methods get a car spotless while using a fraction of the water of a traditional wash.
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