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What Is a “Smoke-Out” and Does It Really Remove Odors from Your Vehicle?
If you’ve ever opened your car door and been hit with the lingering smell of cigarette smoke, mustiness, or a mystery odor you can’t quite place, you already know: odors don’t just go away on their own . That’s where a professional smoke-out comes in. At Premium Shine, a smoke-out is one of the most effective ways we remove stubborn odors from vehicles — especially smoke, pet smells, food spills, and long-term buildup that has settled into the interior. What Causes Odors to
Julie Boyd
22 hours ago2 min read


Rail Dust: The Tiny Rust Spots That Can Ruin Your Car’s Shine (and How We Remove Them)
If you own a white or light-colored vehicle, you might have noticed tiny orange-brown specks scattered across your paint — almost like freckles. They don’t wash off with soap, they seem to appear out of nowhere, and they’re especially obvious in sunlight. Those pesky dots? That’s rail dust — and no, you don’t have to live near a train track to get it. What Is Rail Dust? Rail dust is made up of microscopic shards of metal that embed themselves into your car’s paint. Despit
Julie Boyd
Dec 11, 20253 min read


A guide to cleaning your cup holders.
Clean cupholders can really make a difference in how clean or dirty your car feels. We want you to have that clean car feeling all the time, so we are breaking down some easy to do tasks for you. You can always use the Book a Detail method if DIY is not your cup of tea. Step 1: Wipe or vacuum out large debris Step 2: Spray cupholder with Chemical Guys No-Nonsense cleaner (We have tested many cleaners and keep coming back to this one, it works great and is readily
Julie Boyd
Dec 4, 20251 min read


The Magic of Sprayless Scratch Repair (SSR): Not Every Scratch Needs a Body Shop
We’ve all been there—you spot a scratch or rock chip on your car and immediately cringe. Whether it’s from a rogue shopping cart, an unexpected garage mishap, or those mysterious overnight “how did that get there?” marks, scratches happen. But here’s the good news: not all damage requires a full repaint or a trip to the body shop . At Premium Shine, we offer a faster, more affordable solution called Sprayless Scratch Repair (SSR). And for scratches that go deeper, even do
Julie Boyd
Nov 27, 20252 min read
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