While Q20 is best known for its multi-purpose use, on some occasions, you made need a more specialist formula, and that’s where Q10, Q8, Q5 and Q30 serve the market.   However, if you’re not familiar with the above-mentioned product range, there’s a good chance you may have missed them on the shelf. With this […]

If you’re an automotive enthusiast or workshop owner, you’ll know that finding an effective way to clean vehicle parts is only half the problem; the bigger issue is disposing the toxic waste when you’re done. Traditionally, paraffin baths have been the go-to solution for cleaning greasy components. But paraffin is also flammable, environmentally toxic, and […]

Guest blog by Grant Spolander The invention of the wheel is often credited as a technological turning point for man, but we were drilling holes and fitting things long before we rolled into modern history. Even today, and among the most DIY-challenged of people, you’ll find at least one power tool in each household. And, […]

Exactly 70 years ago, a local inventor from Pinetown (South Africa) formulated a special blend of chemicals that would prevent vehicle breakdowns in wet weather. Little did William Robertson know that his creation of a multipurpose oil would one day be found in homes throughout South Africa, and be exported to 30 countries world-wide. However, […]

QUESTION I’ve got a few things around my home that are showing signs of rust: A steel gate, boat trailer and some burglar bars. The corrosion looks surface bound for now and not too serious, but I’d like to tackle it before it gets any worse. I’ve removed the rust with sandpaper before and sprayed […]

MAAK ’n PLAN: Few phrases do a better job of summing up the resourcefulness of South African people, the ‘McGyver’ nation. Almost 70 years ago, a fellow South African got tired of his VW Beetle breaking down in rainy weather, so he formulated a moisture-repellent to solve the problem. Today, we call that formulation Q20, […]

If you’re looking for an easy to use, but highly effective rust remover, then look no further than Q12, a rust-busting solution that’s been around since 1967! Thanks to its formulated mixture of hydrochloric- and phosphoric acid, this jelly-like solution works by converting iron oxide (i.e. rust) into iron phosphate, which can then be washed […]

When it comes to vehicle servicing, few jobs are grimier than brake-part replacements. However, aside from being dirty work, making sure that your brake surfaces are clean (before installing new components), is an important part of doing the job right the first time. Thankfully, because of its chlorinated formula, CRC’s Brakleen has been the leading […]

As the second most abundant element on earth, silicon is best known for its wide use in microchips, hence the name ‘Silicon Valley’. The semi-conductive properties of silicon are what make it so popular in the tech industry, but the versatility of this element (when combined with other elements to form silicone – with an […]

If your vehicle is showing signs of a rough idle, loss of power, or even a “Check Engine” light warning, there’s a good chance that your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor is dirty. These days, most fuel-injected engines are equipped with a MAF sensor; this device measures the amount (and density) of air entering the […]