What is Car Detailing?

You may be wondering, “what is car detailing,” or “how is it different from car washing?” The main difference is that a car wash is more of a surface level cleaning, while car detailing is more thorough and focuses on restoring both the interior and exterior of your car. Another difference is that car detailing also focuses on removing any blemishes and scratches. You can bring your car to trained professionals for car detailing near Camden or take it on yourself. Read on to learn more about what all goes into detailing your car and how to do it below!

Items Used For Car Detailing

For best results when detailing your car, you will need the following items:

• A vacuum cleaner
• Washing mtts
• Microfiber cloths
• A variety of small brushes (such as a paintbrush or toothbrush)
• Canned air duster (like the ones used to clean a keyboard)
• Upholstery cleaner
• Carpet stain remover
• Car-safe cleaner
• Window cleaner
• Surface protector for vinyl and leather surfaces

Exterior Car Detailing Steps

You will want to start with the following procedures for detailing the exterior of your car:

• Wash the Exterior: Using a mixture of water and car-safe washing solution and microfiber cloths, clean the body of your vehicle. Avoid using household detergents as they could potentially strip off the wax on your car’s surface. Also, make sure you swap our cleaning clothes often because as the clothes pick up dirt or sand they may scratch your car’s surface. Once the exterior is completely cleaned, dry the vehicle off with clean absorbent towels. /li>
• Clean the Wheels: Using the same solution you used to clean the rest of your car or a solution made specifically for car tires, clean your car’s wheels. Use the small brush to get into all the groves and hard to reach places. 
• Wax the Exterior: Once you have dried the exterior, you have the choice of waxing your car. Once you have finished, usw a small brush to remove any excess wax. 

Interior Car Detailing Steps

As for the interior, you will want to be sure to go over the following areas of your vehicle:

• Carpeting: Begin by first vacuuming the carpeting of your vehicle. If you notice any stains on the carpet while vacuuming, use a stain remover and brush to remove them.

• Door Interior: Using a solution of soap and water, clean the non-carpeted part of your doors and dry them with a cloth. Next, open your car doors to clean the metal and plastic parts of your door jams. 

• Windows: Wash the inside mirrors and windows of your car with a window-cleaning solution, dying completely to avoid streaking. 
• Upholstery: Once you have vacuumed the seats, remove any stains with a stain remover and brush. After you have cleaned the seats, leave your car doors open to let them dry and to avoid any mildew. 
• Steering Wheel Column: Remove any dust or stains with a cleaning solution, dry, and finish by applying a surface protectant. 
• Dashboard and Center Console: Clean all the cracks and tight crevices with your small tools and canned air duster, then dry completely with a cloth. 

Visit Southern Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for an Expert Car Detail!

If you have any questions about detailing your vehicle, please don’t hesitate to reach out and contact us!. Or, should you need any other repair help, schedule an appointment or visit our Southern Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram service center for expert help. We are conveniently located near Sheridan and Pinebluff!