How-to Detail a Car
The following car detailing articles offer a complete A to Z solution for proper car care. As with any skill, there are as many right ways as there are wrong ways to care for your car's appearance. I hope I have taken away as much confusion as possible, but if you do have questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
| THE TRUE COST OF CAR CARE Car care (cleaning and waxing) doesn't have to be difficult. With the latest wipe-on, walk away protection products from Ultima, you can give your car 360 degrees of clear coat protection faster, easier and less expensively that you might imagine. |
| NANOTECHNOLOGY IN CAR CARE Car care chemistry is going hi-tech. Ultima uses nanotechnology polymers to make the best finish care products available. |
| ZAINO IS LEGENDARY... ULTIMA IS BETTER! Zaino Show Car Polish products are legendary... Ultima is better! Learn why. |
| INTRODUCTION TO CAR DETAILING What is auto detailing? ... Evaluating your car's paint, interior, tires, and wheels ... Car Detailing Tips ... Detailing Schedule and more! |
| AUTO DETAILING CHEMICALS Car detailing chemistry ... Carnauba car wax vs. paint sealant ... Car cleaners, polishes & protectants. |
| CAR DETAILING ACCESSORIES Car wash & wheel brushes ... Wash mitts and sponges ... Detailing towels and chamois ... Car Detailing buckets. |
| MICROFIBER CAR DETAILING PRODUCTS Microfiber technology & history ... Automotive microfiber towels, applicators & wash mitts ... Using Microfiber ... Maintaining Microfiber. |
| WASHING & DRYING YOUR CAR This article shows you how to properly wash and dry your car without creating swirl marks and other common paint damage. You'll discover why proper washing and drying tools are important. Other topics include proper tire and wheel cleaning, proper wash techniques, and the importance of keeping tires and trim dressed. |
| CLEANING YOUR CAR'S PAINT WITH DETAILING CLAY Uses for car detailing clay ... How does overspray clay work? ... Evaluating your car's paint ... Safety precautions ... Using detailing clay. |
| KLASSE CAR WAX USER'S GUIDE How to get the most out of Klasse car wax products... using a Porter Cable Polisher to apply Klasse. |
| HOW-TO WAX YOUR CAR New car finishes and waxing ... Clearcoat finish protection ... Automobile wax technology ... Is Carnauba wax a dinosaurs? ... Applying waxes and sealants. |
| HOW-TO POLISH A CAR TO PERFECTION Selecting the proper polish ... Evaluating your car's paint ... Hand vs. machine polishing ... Removing scratches and swirl marks. |
| PAINT POLISHING CLINIC Repairing paint damage with auto polish ... Removing swirl marks, water spots and bird damage ... Fixing paint chips and scratches ... Paintless dent repair (PDR). |
| HOW-TO USE A DUAL-ACTION CAR POLISHER Ultimate Detailing Machine Car Polisher and Porter Cable 7424 Car Polisher introduction ... Backing plates & foam polishing pads ... Selecting a car polish ... Removing paint scratches & swirl marks. |
| POLISHING & WAXING YOUR CAR TO A PERFECT SHINE Six requirements for a perfect shine ... proper paint prepararion ... wax layering for a deep, wet shine! |
| HOW-TO DETAIL GLASS & PLASTIC Cleaning automotive glass ... Microfiber towels for glass ... Removing water spots ... Cleaning window tint film. |
| HOW-TO DETAIL YOUR CAR INTERIOR Cleaning and protecting leather and vinyl ... Detailing carpet and upholstery ... Removing stains ... Getting rid of odors. |
| HOW TO DETAIL YOUR CONVERTIBLE TOP Cleaning convertible (Cabrio) tops ... removing stains ... Convertible top protections. |
| HOW-TO DETAIL YOUR CAR'S ENGINE Engine degreasers and cleaners ... Protecting from water ... Degreasing and drying ... Restoring wax protection. |
| HOW-TO QUICK DETAIL YOUR CAR Spray and wipe detailer history ... Car dusters ... Quick detailing techniques. |
| HOW-TO DETAIL YOUR CAR'S POLISHED METAL & TRIM Dressing black trim ... Protecting rubber seals ... Polishing chrome, aluminum and stainless steel. |
| HOW-TO DETAIL YOUR CAR'S TIRES & WHEELS Concours quality tire and wheel detailing ... Undercarriage detailing. |
| SEASONAL CAR CARE Getting your car ready for winter... best treatment for cold weather... cleaning your car for spring. |
| REPAIRING DAMAGED ALLOY WHEELS Alloy wheel repair... Using Wurth Silver Wheel Paint to touch-up curb scratches. |
| DEFENSIVE DRIVING Proper use of your mirrors can help you avoid tickets save your life! |