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  • Car Care for Matt Paints
    June 27, 2022

    Car Care for Matt Paints

    A vehicle with a matt finish immediately catches the eye and always looks special. But to maintain this special look, the right care is also required. Because with matt vehicle surfaces there are some differences to the conventional cleaning of a glossy paint. 
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  • Slim's Detailing Waxstock Alternative 2022
    May 27, 2022

    Slim's Detailing Waxstock Alternative 2022

    Hi all! As you may be aware, the long awaited Waxstock has been rescheduled for Sunday 5th June. This falls at the end of the four-day weekend for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. We regret to inform you that Slim's will not...

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  • Get Your FREE Christmas Air Freshener
    December 6, 2021

    Get Your FREE Christmas Air Freshener

    This month we're giving away a free Christmas air freshener with all orders over £25! This limited edition design will get you and your car in the festive mood. Featuring a vintage Slim's truck driving home for Christmas carrying the perfect pine...

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  • Slim's Christmas Opening Times
    December 6, 2021

    Slim's Christmas Opening Times

    Everything you need to know about last order dates to receive your goodies in time for Christmas! Orders placed before 3pm Monday 20th December should arrive in time for Christmas Day. We also have limited operating hours over the holiday period so please read to find out more.
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  • Slim's Detailing Kits Perfect for Christmas
    December 3, 2021

    Slim's Detailing Kits Perfect for Christmas

    Stuck on what to get your detailing-mad friend or relative this Christmas? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Check out our range of ready-made kits guaranteed to put some festive cheer into Christmas! You might even get your car cleaned out of it...
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  • Slim's Super Stocking Fillers
    December 3, 2021

    Slim's Super Stocking Fillers

    Looking for the perfect stocking filler for a car care enthusiast? Got a detailing-loving Secret Santa to buy for? Your search is over. We've created a page of products under £10 so you can shop knowing you're staying under budget! Find out more...

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  • DA or Rotary - All Things Polisher
    September 20, 2021

    DA or Rotary - All Things Polisher

    What polisher should I buy? What is the difference between DA and rotary? These are two very common questions we get asked!  This blog is our attempt at a simple-to-understand explanation on the options available with tips and recommendations to try and steer you into buying the right machine for you.
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  • What's The Difference Between Polishing and Buffing?
    June 2, 2021

    What's The Difference Between Polishing and Buffing?

    A lot of the terminology used in detailing tends to have been adopted by us from our American cousins. Even the word "detailing" is an Americanism we have adopted as, let’s be honest, "washing my car" just doesn’t do it justice. Polishing and buffing have two different meaning but do you really know the difference?
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  • How Long Does It Take To Wash A Car?
    May 10, 2021

    How Long Does It Take To Wash A Car?

    If you asked this question to 100 people you would get 100 different answers as everybody has their own approach to washing their car. Some people would even prefer to use a car wash but, since you are here, we would assume you're not one of those! This blog contains a rough estimate on how long we think a basic car wash could take.
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