Welcome to the site! I’m Mitch, and with my over 15 years of experience with a polisher in my hand and a passion for detailing cars. I founded DetailShineHQ to strip away the gatekeeping in the car care world and make professional-grade results accessible to everyone.
My Latest Posts
- Step-by-Step Car Detailing: The Ultimate Pro GuideIf you’ve ever spent four hours washing your car only to realise you still have water spots, grimy wheels, or streaks on the glass, you aren’t alone. Most DIYers have the right intentions, but they use the wrong process. In my 15 years as a professional detailer, I’ve learned that a “show-room finish” isn’t about … Read more
- Car Detailing Mold Removal: How to Safely Clean Your Interior
Finding fuzzy white patches on your car seats or a damp, musty smell in your carpet is a nightmare. It usually starts with something simple—a window left cracked during a rainstorm or a forgotten gym bag—but left alone, mold can quickly take over your car and, more importantly, ruin your air quality. I’ve spent 15 … Read more - Will a Clay Bar Remove Wax? (The Honest Answer)
If you’re getting ready to deep-clean your car, you’ve probably hit a common crossroads. You know you need to use a clay bar to get the paint smooth, but you also just applied a coat of wax last month. You’re wondering: “If I clay my car, am I going to strip away all that protection?” … Read more - How to Wash a Ceramic Coated Car
(Without Scratching It) You did it. You spent the time (or the money) to get a ceramic coating on your car. You’ve seen the videos of water dancing off the hood and the mirror-like reflections in the sun. It feels like your car is finally wearing a suit of armor. But here is the hard … Read more - Wax vs Ceramic Coating: Which is Best for Your Car?
If you’ve spent any time at all on detailing forums or watching YouTube “pros,” you’ve seen the debate. One side swears by the old-school ritual of hand-waxing a car on a Sunday afternoon. The other side claims that if you aren’t using a ceramic coating, you’re living in the Stone Age. Today, I’m going to … Read more
Founder & Chief Detailer, DetailShineHQ
I’m Mitch, and I’ve spent over 15 years with a polisher in my hand and a passion for detailing cars I founded DetailShineHQ to strip away the gatekeeping in the car care world and make professional-grade results accessible to everyone.
From restoring the deep luster on high-end classics to tackling "biohazard" interior disasters, I’ve tested almost every chemical and tool on the market. My goal is simple: to help you achieve a showroom finish in your own driveway using straightforward, DIY-friendly methods that actually work. When I’m not testing the latest ceramic coatings, you’ll probably find me in the garage chasing that perfect, glass-like reflection.
I’m Mitch, and I’ve spent over 15 years with a polisher in my hand and a passion for detailing cars I founded DetailShineHQ to strip away the gatekeeping in the car care world and make professional-grade results accessible to everyone.
From restoring the deep luster on high-end classics to tackling "biohazard" interior disasters, I’ve tested almost every chemical and tool on the market. My goal is simple: to help you achieve a showroom finish in your own driveway using straightforward, DIY-friendly methods that actually work. When I’m not testing the latest ceramic coatings, you’ll probably find me in the garage chasing that perfect, glass-like reflection.
Latest posts by Mitch Wells (see all)
- Step-by-Step Car Detailing: The Ultimate Pro Guide - April 8, 2026
- Car Detailing Mold Removal: How to Safely Clean Your Interior - April 6, 2026
- Will a Clay Bar Remove Wax? (The Honest Answer) - April 5, 2026