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Four pieces a year, written by whoever had the strongest opinion that month. Mostly about what this climate does to paint.
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Seasonal care6 min read
Surviving Charleston pollen season without wrecking your paint
From the first yellow film in February to the last oak catkin in May, here is how to keep pollen off your finish without grinding it in.
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Coating, wax or film: an honest comparison for Lowcountry cars
Three different products doing three different jobs, and how to work out which one your car and your commute actually need.
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Caring for single-stage paint on a classic without ruining it
Pre-1990 cars usually wear single-stage paint with no clear coat at all. Here is why that changes everything about how it should be washed and polished.
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What salt air does to island cars, and how to slow it down
Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms and Folly Beach cars age on a different clock. Undercarriage care matters more than paint here.
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