4 useful car detail tips

Car detail is an essential process for cleaning and restoring the interior and exterior of a car. This type of work is deep, top-to-bottom clean, making the car look like new. It also includes removing wheels and other parts to reach parts that are otherwise unreachable, such as brake components, arch liners, and suspensions. Here are some simple car detail tips to make your vehicle look new inside and out.

Leather upholstery

Cleaning the leather upholstery as soon as it spills or marks greatly increases the chances of a complete cleaning. Traces of dye transfer from clothing, ink, or lipstick can easily and permanently settle for more than 24 hours. There are many dedicated leather cleaning kits on the market that you can leave in your car to help with timely cleanup.

Vents

Polish the vents on a regular basis. The vents are excellent dust magnets that can be easily cleaned using a vacuum cleaner brush attachment. However, if the brush attachment isn’t small enough to collect all the dust, you can use a simple artist’s brush to collect the remaining dust.

Deep clean

Thoroughly clean carpets and upholstery. A high quality carpet cleaning machine can quickly lift deep dirt that has accumulated over time. Most cleaners spray a cleaning solution to make the carpet look new while sucking up dirt and dirt. Hardware for deep cleaning the vehicle is widely available for renting for a day or two or for a complete purchase. This can be the most cost-effective option in the long run.

However, if the carpet is soaked with dirt, it is best to simply replace it with a new one. Purchasing replacement carpets for a particular car make and model is relatively easy.

Squeaky door

Annoying squeaky car doors can be quickly fixed by spraying WD-40 or similar lubricant several times. Once the door is free to move, add a small amount of motor oil or lithium grease to prevent squeaking and avoid corrosion problems. It is also worth inspecting other parts of the vehicle, such as door latches, for early signs of corrosion. A quick spout of silicone spray will help maintain the condition of these parts.