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Detailing the interior of your car

Detailing the interior of your car by Tim C

Carpets Vacuum them thoroughly first, then remove any stains with stain remover and a brush. Let the carpets dry completely. For mild stains, dilute the solution with water in a spray bottle. Use as little moisture as possible to prevent mildew. Clean floor mats with a stiff brush and lay them outside to dry thoroughly.

Upholstery Vacuum seats and then remove stains using the same process as you did for carpets. Let the seats dry completely with the car doors open.

Door jambs Open the car door and wipe the metal and plastic parts with a soapy solution. Dry them thoroughly with a rag and then use your smaller tools (Q-tips or brushes) to remove any tougher stains and spots in the area.

Windows Use glass cleaner or soapy solution to really make the inside of your windows shine. Don't worry about the exterior at this point. Dry thoroughly, taking care to erase any streaks.

Dashboard Don't spray water or cleaning solution on your dashboard; instead, use your small-area tools and apply the cleaning solution to the tool itself, then carefully clean around knobs and buttons. Dry everything thoroughly.

Invest in a good Car detailing kit they are very affordable and include all the tools you will need.

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hubbes said…
It feels good to see that your beloved car is clean inside and out. Car owners as much as possible wants only the best for their car. That's why its kinda bothering to see if there's a stain on your dodge truck floor mats. Heres a tip on removing the stain: combine 2 tablespoons detergent, 3 tablespoons vinegar, and one quart warm water. Work into stain and blot dry. After that cover the spot with a clean towel or paper towels. When the towel becomes damp, replace it with a dry one.
7:49 PM
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Tim Berry said…
I always like to protect my car from common damages so, use floormats, custom car covers, car covers, dashboard covers etc.
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Auto guy said…
Great tips on detailing cars. I always like to learn how to make mine shine better and last longer. I especially like to get that new car shine and keep it for as long as possible.
9:16 PM
demotutorial said…
Most people pay a lot for car detailing then forget the insides of their cars :)
3:59 PM
demotutorial said…
A lot of people feel it's the exterior that needs thorough cleaning as it is the part that gets exposed to the elements. They do not know that proper cleaning should be done on the interiors too as it is where we stay. It's nice to have both inside and outside spanking clean.
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12:47 AM
Unknown said…
Both exterior and interior of your car should be clean and should look neat and attractive. It speaks of the car owner's personality.
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11:21 AM
Unknown said…
Getting your car its routine maintenance is a great thing. Getting it detailed is a part of that maintenance. Cars are very important investments we get in our lifetime. It's not like something you buy and dispose of so quickly. Getting an interior and exterior car detailing is a must for every car owner especially if you don't have the luxury of time to do it on your own. For those who don't know how to DIY, this post is a great help. Thanks for posting!
7:07 AM
Unknown said…
Those were great tips! I always forget to keep my car's doors open when I clean the upholsteries myself. So when my seat covers got damaged because of that, I had to call on carpet cleaners in Portland, Oregon to save the day. You know what, that's exactly what they told me: always leave the doors open.

From then on, I remembered it well! It's kinda funny, though. It took a bunch of people who are into carpet cleaning in Portland for me to finally keep that in mind. Thanks for the post!
6:57 PM
DM said…
great tips for detailing the interior of your car
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Unknown said…
Thank you so much for all of the advice on interior car detailing. I really like the tip to clean it the best you can before you detail the interior. If you clean it before, then the result of the detailing will be much more obvious. I will definitely do that. Do you have and the recommendations of detailing supplies I should get?

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