What is Car Detailing?



Many wonder about how to detail a car and how it’s different from washing your vehicle. While a car wash is surface-level cleaning, car detailing is a thorough process that focuses on restoring your vehicle’s interior and exterior. The car detailing process also focuses on removing any scratches and blemishes. This can be done on your right at home near Port Washington or you can visit our service center to have our trained professional handle the detailing. Learn more below, and feel free to contact our team about car detailing prices at any time.

Items Used For Car Detailing

You’ll need the following items when detailing your car:

• Vacuum cleaner
• Washing mitts
• Microfiber cloths 
• A variety of small brushes (such as a paintbrush)
• Canned air
• Upholstery cleaner
• Carpet stain cleaner
• Car-safe cleaner
• Window cleaner
• Surface protector for vinyl and leather surfaces

Exterior Car Detailing: Step-by-Step Guide

Detailing the exterior of your car includes the following procedures:

• Rigorous Exterior Wash: Use water, a car-safe washing solution, and microfiber cloths to clean your vehicle’s exterior. Avoid cleaning solutions like household detergents because they can strip off the wax on your car’s surface. Frequently swap out cleaning cloths since the dirt or sand on dirty cloths can scratch your vehicle’s surface. Once completely clean, dry the vehicle off with clean towels.
• Clean the Wheels: Clean the tires using the same solution as the one to wash the rest of the vehicle’s exterior. You can also use a solution that’s made specifically for tires. Use a small brush to clean out the dirt from the grooves and hard-to-reach places.
• Wax the Exterior: Once the exterior is clean, you can wax your car. Once finished, wipe off excess wax with a small brush.

Interior Car Detailing: Step-by-Step Guide

Follow the steps before when detailing your vehicle’s interior: 

• Carpeting: First, vacuum your carpeting. Use a stain remover and brush to remove any stains on the carpet.
• Door Interior: Use a solution made of soap and water to clean the non-carpeted part of your doors and dry them down with a cloth. Then, open your car doors to clean the metal and plastic parts of the door jambs. 
• Windows: Use a window-cleaning solution to wash the inside of your car mirrors and let them dry thoroughly to avoid streaks. 
• Upholstery: After vacuuming the seats, remove any stains with a stain remover and brush. Once you finish cleaning your seats, let them dry with your car doors open to avoid mildew. 
• Steering Wheel Column: Remove dust and stains with a cleaning solution, dry, and apply a surface protectant. 
• Dashboard and Center Console: Use your small tools to clean cracks and tight crevices, then dry completely with a cloth.

Get Additional Detailing Tips With Rallye Lexus!

If you have any questions about the car detailing process, additional tips for detailing your vehicle’s interior and exterior, or questions about your vehicle’s maintenance schedule, don’t hesitate to contact our service team. We offer competitive prices and service specials to make your visit more cost-effective. Contact our service center to schedule an appointment.