Over the years you may have noticed your vehicle’s paint losing much of its glossy, and becoming dull and havy. This occurrence is the result of oxidation, which occurs in the clear coat layer of your paint, and luckily, there’s a solution – machine polising. Oxidation occurs most frequently when a vehicle’s paint is exposed to the sun’s UV rays. If you park your car in directly sunlight while at work, or don’t park it in a garage at your home, oxidation can occur on even some of the finest automobiles that are made.

So how can you remove oxidation and restore your vehicle’s finish to glossy & shiny? The Toy Wash offers machine polishing services, which will remove your paint’s oxidation and swirl marks. Machine polishing is a technique which we only recommend be performed by trained and certified detailing professionals. Machine polishing involves using an abrasive polishing compound, which safely removes the layer of oxidation from the vehicle’s paint’s clear coat, and levels it to a point where swirls marks disappear. This process is completed using a random orbital machine buffer, which is safe  for your vehicle’s paint. Once the polishing compound has removed the oxidation and swirl marks from your vehicle’s paint, an finishing polish is applied with a finer polishing pad on the machine buffer, which restores the shiny & glossy finish to your vehicle’s paint.

The results of The Toy Wash’s Machine Polishing services are outstanding – your vehicle’s paint will once again have a showroom quality finish. Due to the extreme care and attention to detail provided with machine polishing services at The Toy Wash, machine polishing services are billed by the hour, as every vehicle’s machine polishing requirements is different depending on the size of the vehicle, condition of the paint, and products required to remove defects.

Try The Toy Wash’s Machine Polishing services now, and restore your vehicle’s finish to new!

One of the most common questions The Toy Wash is asked is if we can remove scratches from a vehicle’s paint. The answer to this question is sometimes, and it depends on the depth of the scratch.

Vehicles have 3 main layers of paint:

1)      The ClearCoat – this protects the color layer of paint and provides the shine, depth an UV protection for your paint’s color. Most vehicles have several layers of clearcoat, although the thickness of the clearcoat may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer.

2)      The Color Layer – this is the color that you see on the vehicle, and it’s generally what is missing when a scratch is very noticeable.

3)      The Primer – this is a layer of paint which is applied to your vehicle’s surface before it is painted with the color layer of paint, in order to provide the best surface for adhesion of the color layer. Most primers on vehicles are gray or white in color.

The general rule of thumb for scratch repair is that if you run your fingernail over a scratch, if you can physically feel the scratch, it is below the clear coat and into the color layer or primer layer. If you can physically see white or gray in the scratch, this is also an indication that the scratch is below the clear coat and color layer, and could either be at the primer layer, or possibly even the bare surface of your vehicle (which will need  to be protected to prevent rust!).

If the scratch has not made it through the clearcoat, The Toy Wash can repair the scratch through a service called machine polishing. Polishing involves using an abrasive compound which levels the vehicle’s clearcoat very slightly around the scratch, making the surface even once again and therefore eliminating the scratch. This is the same process which is used for swirl mark removal, since swirl marks are actually millions of tiny scratches in the clear coat layer of your vehicle’s paint.

While you may have seen scratch repair kits sold in auto part stores, we strongly caution you to use one, many of our customers have tried these before bringing their vehicle to us, and had in fact made the damage significantly worse. When it comes to resurfacing/refinishing something as delicate as your vehicle’s paint, it’s always best to leave the service to professionals who have experience, and the right tools and products available to ensure that your vehicle is not damaged during the scratch removal process.

The Toy Wash has discovered a range of products that we’ve been particularly happy with, and one of them is our tire gel. You may have noticed that many auto parts stores sell tire shine, advertising a shiny, wet finish, and you may see vehicles with these gels over-applied driving around. But let us ask you this: when you see a car with tire shine, do you think “that car looks new!” or do you think “the owner put tire gel on his/her car.” Our thought is always the second thought, and frankly, we want our vehicles to look new, not as if we’re trying to cover an old and worn appearance with cover products.

With this in mind, the Toy Wash takes the proper steps to ensure your vehicle’s tires are properly cleaned, and their rich black color is restored with a quality product.

How does this process work?

1)      We begin by scrubbing the tires with a special soap to remove any dirt, tar, or tire shine which may have been applied in the past (Not by us at The Toy Wash, of course!)

2)      We dry the tires to ensure they are clean and check for defects

3)      We apply a special tire dressing, which is absorbed into the rubber, and dries with a rich, black, matte finish, just like when your tires were new.

Not only will The Toy Wash’s tire dressing make a significant difference in the appearance of your vehicle, it won’t brown over time like most store bought glossy gel products. We’re committed to using quality products at The Toy Wash, because your vehicle deserves the best!

Looking for a way to add luxury, style, or just something new to your vehicle? The Toy Wash offers custom dash kit installations for vehicles of all types! Come into our showroom to view samples of many different patterns and finishes, such as wood trim, brushed aluminum, carbon fiber, and more!

How does the process work? Come in to Toy Motorsports’ showroom (896 Boston Post Road E, Marlborough, MA), and provide us with your Vehicle’s Make, Model, and Year. We will then show you images of the dash kit design and pieces included for your specific vehicle. Next you can look at sample materials in our showroom to decide which design and finish you would like your dash kit to be. We will then provide you with a price for your custom vehicle-specific dash kit, and will order your dash kit through one of our dash kit manufacturers.

Toy Motorsports’ technicians have been trained in dash kit installation, in order to provide you with the best application available. Our technicians take the time to properly clean and prepare your dash for your new kit’s installation, ensuring that the adhesives will set properly and last the lifetime of your vehicle. Toy Motorsports uses the best available products for dash kit installation, including 3M’s state of the art thin adhesive backings, to ensure your kit fits flush and has a factory-quality finish.

For more information on Dash Kits at Toy Motorsports, please call us at (888) 896-6761 or stop into our showroom to view sample materials, installation pictures, and more!

Ever wonder what it would be like to buy your dream car, leave all your responsibilities behind, and drive with no destination in mind? Richard Jordan did, and here’s his incredible story!

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Its that time of year again. The florescent season, also known as pollen season, is upon us. We all know its coming, but are there really ways to fight mother nature? Here are a few easy techniques that I’ve come up with to fight back and keep your car looking pristine during this troublesome time for car owners.

As soon as the winter months are over it’s ideal to get your car cleaned inside and out, a spring cleaning for your car. Begin with a thorough hand wash and dry, and most importantly, apply a coat of wax to help with your battle as the season progresses.

Ok, so here you are, you’ve spent your whole Saturday working on your car and you know when you wake up tomorrow morning its going to be a florescent color from that darn oak tree in your driveway or that maple tree in your office parking lot.

Don’t stress, at this point you still have options to protect that beautiful automotive finish! Your first option is to visit a local automotive store (or online) and pick up an all weather car cover. The key here is to make sure it’s an all weather and not a cloth car cover. The cloth ones will absorb the night moisture and pollen and after time leave a muddy residue on your ride. As tomorrow rolls around simply take the cover off, fold it up, and you’re good to go!

But what if your situation isn’t as ideal as having your own driveway to cover your vehicle in? Another option is to grab a California Car Duster, and some micro fiber towels. With this method, there are two important things to remember when cleaning up your vehicle. First, never dust off pollen on your car if your car is damp. The pollen may appear to be soft and non abrasive; however, with a little moisture it will form a cake, and you’ll be leaving some unattractive swirl marks which you’ll regret! Second, after every use of the duster, shake it off thoroughly before storage. Accumulating pollen on your duster is just asking for trouble down the road for both your car and your allergies.

If you’re feeling a bit more enthusiastic after you wipe down your car, spray on some spray polishes. Meguiars, Turtle Wax, Mothers, and Simoniz, all make excellent products for this, and the application of a spray polish is quick and painless.

Lastly, there’s always the touch free car washes. This can be a lot quicker then dusting off your car but it can also be a bit more costly in the long run. Although touch free car washes will not clean your vehicle nearly as well as a hand wash, they offer a quick and harmless solution to rinsing the pollen off your vehicle until you’re able to wash your vehicle yourself or have it detailed at an auto detailer.

Now that you have some knowledge, fight back against mother nature, and keep your ride looking fresh!

Welcome to The Toy Wash’s blog! Here you will find auto detailing advice, tips & tricks, and knowledge from auto detailing professionals. Looking for specific auto detailing information? Email us any time with suggested blog topics at Info@TheToyWash.com!