How to Detail a Car
The results you get from the detailing of your car largely depend on the tools you use and time you spend doing the job. Using specialized car detailing products for the relevant tasks is recommended. Here is a small guide on how to detail a car.
- Getting the hard-to-reach Places
The interior is important part of the car as it is where you when driving the car. So start working on interior first. Use compressed air in a can to blow dirt out from the itty bitty crevices. Put up exterior cleaner for later. By putting up the interior first you will prevent all the dirt you brush out from harming exterior detailing efforts.
- Working from the Top Down
Cloth headliners can be a since because they are bonded to the roof. While taking the care of stains and marks, do not let headliners get wet. It is recommended to use a microfiber cloth and an upholstery cleaner designed specifically for the relevant cleaning.
- Cleaning Vinyl, Plastic and Windows
You can clean hard interior surfaces with a cloth dampened with all-purpose cleaner. Window cleaner and paper towels should be used on the interior glass.
- Scrubbing the Seats
Use particular products are recommended when you get to the seats. You can use foaming cleaner for treating fabric upholstery. However, keep in mind what the manufacturer recommends. Having an upholstery brush also helps. Make distinction between leather and vinyl by using a leather conditioner on real leather instead of a vinyl cleaner. You can use repair kits for tears in vinyl seats.
- Taking out the Floor Mats
It is better to get the heavy things out of the car when it comes to the cleaning of floor mats and carpeted areas. You can create more room by doing so. Clean what is better outside of the car. Use a relevant cleaner for these areas.
- Considering the Nitty Gritty
It may take much of your time when it comes to the cleaning of dashboard and steering column. Clean the air vents.
- Stopping by the Car Wash
It is a good idea to get your car washed up with high pressure hoses at a near service station.
