Journal
Notes on looking after a car in Kerala.
Practical notes from the people who do the work, written for Kerala’s weather and roads.
- MethodWhat happens during a doorstep car washA doorstep car wash in Kozhikode, step by step: the water and power we bring, telling security, basements, keys, and when detailing is the better choice.3 min
- SeasonsCar care through the Kerala monsoonMonsoon car care in Kerala: protecting paint before June, clearing drains, new wipers, keeping the cabin dry, mould on seats and standing water.4 min
- FinishesCeramic coating, sealant or wax: which to chooseWax, ceramic sealant and ceramic coating compared for Kerala’s heat and rain: how long each lasts, what it protects against and what none of them can do.3 min
- InteriorsCar interior cleaning in Kerala’s heat and humidityWhich parts of a car interior need cleaning most, products that harm leather and screens, sun on the dashboard, mould and AC smells. Notes for Kerala.3 min
- CoastLooking after a car near the sea in KozhikodeWhat salt air near Beach Road and the Kerala coast does to paint, chrome and brakes, how to remove bird lime safely, and a simple routine for coastal cars.3 min