Do It Yourself Detailing

Do It Yourself Detailing

Your car can surely look its best if you regularly take it to a professional detailing service. Detailing your car on a regular basis can get very expensive. Doing your own detailing may involve some initial investment, but it will save you money over the long-term.

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Do it yourself detailing - Step 1

Cleaning out your car is usually the first, and toughest step of self-detailing. All the soda cans, fast-food wrappers, old maps and broken CD cases have to go. Start with the cabin of the car, and move on to the trunk. Set anything that you need to eventually go back to the car aside - having every little thing cleaned out will give you better access.

Step two of detailing yourself

Once you've gotten your car cleaned out, start going through your car inch-by-inch. Start with the smallest items - the face of the radio, the dashboard, the steering wheel, the glovebox. Use products designed for each area of the car, using Q-tips or cloths as necessary. Clean off all the hard surfaces first - this way any gunk that falls on the carpet or gets on the windshield could be cleaned up later.

Step 3 of detailing yourself

Get out your vacuum. Completely vacuum all carpeted or upholstered surfaces - including under the seats and the roof lining. Clean up car stains with an automotive carpet cleaner. Treat your seats with carpet cleaner, vinyl cleaner or leather conditioner.

Do it yourself detailing - Step 4

Once you have gone over the interior with a fine-toothed comb, wash and wax the outside of your car. Choose wax designed for car, and make sure to use a very soft cloth. Clean the windshield, inside and out, with a window cleaner. Use this chance to use a rain repellent treatment or replace the windshield wipers.

Step five of detailing it yourself

Completing your detailing means giving your engine a full once-over. Have a look at – or have your mechanic look into – the fluid levels, oil, and belts.