<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Wexford Detail Blog</title><description>Car care advice from a professional detail shop in Wexford, PA: detailing tips, paint protection, interior care, and seasonal prep.</description><link>https://wexforddetail.com/</link><item><title>The Best Car Wax (and How Long It Lasts)</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/best-car-wax/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/best-car-wax/</guid><description>What is the best car wax? Why carnauba, synthetic sealants, and SiO2 sprays each win a different category, how long each lasts, and honest prices.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:51:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Paint Protection</category><category>car wax</category><category>carnauba</category><category>paint sealant</category><category>paint protection</category></item><item><title>How to Clean Car Windows Without Streaks</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/how-to-clean-car-windows-without-streaks/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/how-to-clean-car-windows-without-streaks/</guid><description>How to clean car windows without streaks: two towels, ammonia-free glass cleaner, and the final-pass technique detailers use for perfectly clear glass.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Detailing Tips</category><category>glass cleaning</category><category>diy car care</category><category>detailing tips</category><category>window tint</category></item><item><title>How to Remove Water Spots from Your Car</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/how-to-remove-water-spots-from-car/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/how-to-remove-water-spots-from-car/</guid><description>How to remove water spots from your car, from vinegar wash to machine polishing, and how to tell surface minerals from etching that needs correction.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:12:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Paint Protection</category><category>water spots</category><category>paint care</category><category>diy car care</category><category>etching</category></item><item><title>How Often Should You Wash Your Car?</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/how-often-should-you-wash-your-car/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/how-often-should-you-wash-your-car/</guid><description>How often should you wash your car? Every two weeks for most drivers, weekly in salt season. The schedule that protects paint without wasted washes.</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Detailing Tips</category><category>car washing</category><category>maintenance</category><category>exterior care</category><category>road salt</category></item><item><title>How Much Does Interior Detailing Cost?</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/interior-detailing-cost/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/interior-detailing-cost/</guid><description>Interior detailing cost, published: $185 for a sedan at our shop, what that includes, which add-ons matter, and what makes the price go up or down.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:37:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Interior Care</category><category>interior detailing</category><category>pricing</category><category>car cleaning</category></item><item><title>Car Odor Removal: What Works and What Masks</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/car-odor-removal/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/car-odor-removal/</guid><description>Car odor removal that actually works: find and extract the source, then treat with ozone. Why sprays and air fresheners fail, and what removal costs.</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:18:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Interior Care</category><category>odor removal</category><category>interior detailing</category><category>ozone treatment</category><category>car smells</category></item><item><title>How to Fix Scratches on Your Car</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/how-to-fix-scratches-on-car/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/how-to-fix-scratches-on-car/</guid><description>How to fix scratches on your car: the fingernail depth test, which scratches polish out, which need touch-up paint or a body shop, and honest costs.</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:44:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Paint Protection</category><category>scratch repair</category><category>paint correction</category><category>diy car care</category><category>clear coat</category></item><item><title>What Is Paint Correction?</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/what-is-paint-correction/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/what-is-paint-correction/</guid><description>What is paint correction? How machine polishing removes swirls, scratches, and oxidation, what it costs, and what it can and cannot fix on your car.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:56:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Paint Protection</category><category>paint correction</category><category>swirl marks</category><category>polishing</category><category>paint protection</category></item><item><title>How to Maintain a Ceramic Coating</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/ceramic-coating-maintenance/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/ceramic-coating-maintenance/</guid><description>Ceramic coating maintenance done right: wash rules, products to avoid, seasonal checks, and the habits that decide whether your coating lasts its rating.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:03:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Paint Protection</category><category>ceramic coating</category><category>maintenance</category><category>car washing</category><category>paint protection</category></item><item><title>Ceramic Coating vs Wax: The Honest Comparison</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/ceramic-coating-vs-wax/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/ceramic-coating-vs-wax/</guid><description>Ceramic coating vs wax, compared honestly by a shop that sells both: durability, gloss, cost per year, and the cases where the $70 wax actually wins.</description><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:49:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Paint Protection</category><category>ceramic coating</category><category>car wax</category><category>paint protection</category><category>comparison</category></item><item><title>How Much Does Ceramic Coating Cost?</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/ceramic-coating-cost/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/ceramic-coating-cost/</guid><description>Ceramic coating cost explained: our real prices from $520 to $1,150, what drives the range, and why suspiciously cheap coatings are usually skipped prep.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Paint Protection</category><category>ceramic coating</category><category>pricing</category><category>paint protection</category></item><item><title>Car Detailing Tips Between Professional Visits</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/car-detailing-tips/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/car-detailing-tips/</guid><description>Ten car detailing tips from a working shop: keep your car clean between professional details without damaging paint, glass, or interior surfaces.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:34:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Detailing Tips</category><category>detailing tips</category><category>diy car care</category><category>maintenance</category></item><item><title>Is Car Detailing Worth It?</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/is-car-detailing-worth-it/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/is-car-detailing-worth-it/</guid><description>Is professional car detailing worth the money? A Wexford shop runs the honest math on time, protection, and value so you can decide for yourself.</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:33:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Detailing Tips</category><category>detailing value</category><category>car care basics</category><category>pricing</category></item><item><title>How Long Does Car Detailing Take?</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/how-long-does-car-detailing-take/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/how-long-does-car-detailing-take/</guid><description>How long car detailing takes by service level: about an hour for an express wash, 4 to 6 hours for a full detail, and a full day or more for correction work.</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:41:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Detailing Tips</category><category>detailing time</category><category>full detail</category><category>scheduling</category><category>what to expect</category></item><item><title>Steam Cleaning Your Car Interior: Why Pros Use It</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/steam-cleaning-car-interior/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/steam-cleaning-car-interior/</guid><description>Why professional detailers reach for steam: what steam cleaning a car interior does better than chemicals, where it wins, its limits, and what it costs.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:14:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Interior Care</category><category>steam cleaning</category><category>interior detailing</category><category>sanitizing</category><category>upholstery</category></item><item><title>How to Clean Leather Car Seats</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/how-to-clean-leather-car-seats/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/how-to-clean-leather-car-seats/</guid><description>How to clean leather car seats without damaging them: the right products, a step-by-step method, conditioning, and the mistakes that crack leather early.</description><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:58:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Interior Care</category><category>leather seats</category><category>leather care</category><category>interior detailing</category><category>conditioning</category></item><item><title>How to Get Smoke Smell Out of a Car</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/how-to-get-smoke-smell-out-of-car/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/how-to-get-smoke-smell-out-of-car/</guid><description>How to get smoke smell out of a car for good: the full removal process, why sprays fail, what ozone treatment does, and what pro odor removal costs.</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:26:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Interior Care</category><category>smoke smell</category><category>odor removal</category><category>ozone treatment</category><category>interior detailing</category></item><item><title>Can Detailing Remove Scratches?</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/can-auto-detailing-remove-scratches/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/can-auto-detailing-remove-scratches/</guid><description>Can auto detailing remove scratches? Yes, if they live in the clear coat. The fingernail test, what paint correction fixes, and which need a body shop.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:08:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Paint Protection</category><category>scratch removal</category><category>paint correction</category><category>swirl marks</category><category>clear coat</category></item><item><title>Ceramic Coating vs PPF: Which Protection Fits Your Car?</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/ceramic-coating-vs-ppf/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/ceramic-coating-vs-ppf/</guid><description>Ceramic coating vs PPF, compared honestly: what each protects against, what each costs, where each fails, and how to decide which your car actually needs.</description><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:52:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Paint Protection</category><category>ceramic coating</category><category>ppf</category><category>paint protection film</category><category>comparison</category></item><item><title>How Long Does Ceramic Coating Last?</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/how-long-does-ceramic-coating-last/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/how-long-does-ceramic-coating-last/</guid><description>How long ceramic coating really lasts: honest lifespan by tier, what kills a coating early, and the habits that get you the full 3, 5, or lifetime rating.</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:36:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Paint Protection</category><category>ceramic coating</category><category>coating lifespan</category><category>paint protection</category><category>maintenance</category></item><item><title>What Does Car Detailing Include?</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/what-does-car-detailing-include/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/what-does-car-detailing-include/</guid><description>The full checklist of what car detailing includes: every exterior and interior step in a real detail, plus what is add-on only and what is never included.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:05:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Detailing Tips</category><category>what detailing includes</category><category>full detail</category><category>detailing checklist</category></item><item><title>Our Detailing Packages Explained</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/car-detailing-packages/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/car-detailing-packages/</guid><description>A plain-English walkthrough of our five car detailing packages, what each one includes, sedan pricing for all of them, and how to pick the right one.</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:23:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Detailing Tips</category><category>detail packages</category><category>pricing</category><category>full detail</category><category>wexford pa</category></item><item><title>What Is Auto Detailing? A Beginner&apos;s Guide</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/what-is-auto-detailing/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/what-is-auto-detailing/</guid><description>Auto detailing explained in plain language: how it differs from a car wash, what happens during a detail, and how to pick your first service.</description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:47:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Detailing Tips</category><category>auto detailing</category><category>beginners guide</category><category>car wash vs detail</category></item><item><title>How Much Does Car Detailing Cost?</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/how-much-does-car-detailing-cost/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/how-much-does-car-detailing-cost/</guid><description>Real numbers from a Wexford, PA detail shop: what car detailing costs by package and vehicle size, what pushes the price up, and where you can spend less.</description><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:12:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Detailing Tips</category><category>detailing cost</category><category>pricing</category><category>detail packages</category><category>wexford pa</category></item><item><title>Welcome to Wexford Detail: A Real Detail Shop for the North Hills</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/welcome-to-wexford-detail/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/welcome-to-wexford-detail/</guid><description>Wexford Detail is open at 13065 US-19 in Wexford. 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A realistic detailing schedule by how you drive, from a shop that sees both extremes.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Detailing Tips</category><category>detailing schedule</category><category>maintenance</category><category>car care basics</category></item><item><title>Road Salt Is Eating Your Car: A Pittsburgh Winter Prep Guide</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/pittsburgh-winter-car-prep/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/pittsburgh-winter-car-prep/</guid><description>Western PA salts hard, and it costs drivers real money in rust and ruined finishes. 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An honest take from the shop floor in Wexford, PA.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Paint Protection</category><category>ceramic coating</category><category>paint protection</category><category>gloss</category><category>pricing</category></item><item><title>How to Get Pet Hair Out of Car Carpet (and When to Call a Pro)</title><link>https://wexforddetail.com/blog/how-to-get-pet-hair-out-of-car-carpet/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wexforddetail.com/blog/how-to-get-pet-hair-out-of-car-carpet/</guid><description>Pet hair weaves itself into car carpet like velcro. Here is what actually works, what wastes your time, and when professional removal is worth it.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Interior Care</category><category>pet hair</category><category>interior detailing</category><category>carpet</category><category>dogs</category></item></channel></rss>