
The hidden grit test
- Arimantas Slekys
- Sep 7
- 1 min read
🔍 What Your Eyes Miss, We Reveal
Your car might look clean—but is it truly detailed?
Here’s a quick test:
Take a clean microfiber towel and gently swipe it across a freshly washed panel.
Now inspect the towel.
You’ll likely find a faint grey smear, tiny particles, or embedded grime. That’s bonded contamination—the stuff regular washing leaves behind.
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💡 Why It Matters:
- Paint feels rough: Even after washing, contaminants like brake dust, tree sap, and industrial fallout cling to the surface.
- Wax won’t bond properly: These particles block sealants and wax from adhering, reducing protection and shine.
- Swirl marks multiply: If you polish or wax without removing grit, you risk grinding it into the paint.
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🧼 How We Solve It:
At Remarkable Car Detailing, we go beyond the surface:
- Clay bar treatment to lift embedded contaminants.
- Iron fallout removers to dissolve metallic particles.
- Paint prep inspection before any protection is applied.


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