Guide to Detailing

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    • Car Detailing Introduction
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    • Car Interior Cleaning
    • Cleaning Car Windows
    • Detailing & Treating Trim
    • Convertible Top Care
  • FAQ
    • Paint Sealant vs. Car Wax: Which is Better?
    • Top 7 Car Detailing Myths Debunked!
    • Clay Bar Detailing FAQ
    • Swirl Marks
    • Leather Car Upholstery Care: Myths and Facts
  • Show Car Detailing
    • The Perfect Shine
    • Show Car Tires & Wheels
    • Detailing Your Engine
    • Are You Over-Polishing Your Car?
    • Quick Detailing Back to Perfection!
    • Is Carnauba Paste Wax a Dinosaur?
  • Finish Repair
    • Paint Repair Clinic
      • How-To Remove Clearcoat Scratches
      • How-To Repair Paint Chips & Deep Scratches
      • How-To Remove Swirl Marks
      • How-To Remove Water Spots
      • How-To Restore Faded & Oxidized Paint
      • How-To Remove Tar, Sap & Bugs
      • How-To Repair Bird Poop Damage
    • How-To Repair Scratched Wheels
    • How-To Restore Plastic Headlights
    • Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)
  • Detailing Guides
    • How-To Use A Dual-Action Car Polisher
    • Car Polisher Buyer’s Guide
    • Car Wax Buyer’s Guide
    • Klasse Car Wax Guide
    • Microfiber Towels and Detailing Tools
    • Pro Detailing
  • Car Covers
    • Custom Car Covers: Benefits, Features & Proper Use
    • How-to Choose the Best Car Cover for Your Vehicle
    • Fabrics for Outdoor Car Covers
    • Indoor Car Cover Fabrics
    • Proper Care for Custom Car Covers
  • Car Tips
    • Anti Theft Devices & Common Sense Prevent Car Theft
    • Defensive Driving
    • Making Your Car Last Longer
    • Preparing Your Used Car For Selling
    • Preventing Car Damage
    • Winter Car Care
  • Detailing Guides

    Detailing Guides

    This section offers in-depth guides on various car detailing products, including car polishers, premium… [more]

    Detailing Guides
  • Finish Repair

    Finish Repair

    If you take your car out of the garage, sooner or later the inevitable will happen. Damage. It's simply… [more]

    Finish Repair
  • Car Detailing 101

    Car Detailing 101

    If you want to learn how to detail a car you're in the right place. This page is the starting point and… [more]

    Car Detailing 101
  • Show Car Detailing

    Show Car Detailing

    For the car fanatic, a clean, shiny car is not enough. The car fanatic wants their car to be show car… [more]

    Show Car Detailing

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Welcome to the Best Online Auto Detailing Source! Hello Summer of 2013

Guide to Detailing offers how-to information related to DIY car care & auto detailing. Our website is packed full of great information like, how-to wash a car, how-to polish a car, how-to-wax a car and more. You will also find information that will help you restore your vehicle's finish if it has been damaged or neglected.

This includes how-to remove paint scratches, how-to remove paint oxidation, how-to restore yellowed headlights, & how to repair scratched or dinged wheels & rims. In addition to the how-to information, we try to point you to sources where you can get your car detail supplies and car wax supplies at a great price. We hope you enjoy our car wax guide for car geeks!

Car Detailing 101

Car Detailing 101: How-to Detail a Car

If you want to learn how to detail a car you're in the right place. This page is the starting point and provides the basics on car cleaning and automotive finish care.Detailing your own car is not difficult, and many find it rewarding to do it themselves. To do the job right, you need to use the correct car detailing supplies and car wax supplies. By understanding the tools, products and … [Car Detailing 101...]

Show Car Detailing

Detailing Fanatics: Show Car Detailing

For the car fanatic, a clean, shiny car is not enough. The car fanatic wants their car to be show car perfect at all times.This section covers those topics that will help you take your car to the next level. Detailing your engine, detailing your wheels and undercarriage, and making your car's paint shine like a jewel are all jobs for the car fanatic.The Perfect Shine - It all starts … [Show Car Detailing...]

Car Finish Repair

Finish Repair: How-to Remove Paint Scratch, Allow Wheel Repair, Headlight Lens Restoration

If you take your car out of the garage, sooner or later the inevitable will happen. Damage. It's simply a fact of life for cars.If your car does not have the luxury of being garaged, damage will occur faster and more frequently. Let's face it, your car's neighbors are careless and the environment can be pretty harsh.The good news is that most of the damage that occurs to your vehicle's … [Car Finish Repair...]

Detailing Product Buyer’s Guides

Car Detailing Guides: Car Polishers, Car Waxes

This section offers in-depth guides on various car detailing products, including car polishers, premium detailing brands and detailing accessories.How-To Use a Dual-Action Car Polisher - Everything you need to know to safely polish your car. Car Polisher Buyer's Guide - The Porter Cable 7424 is the original "DA" polisher, but you have several good choices. … [Car Detailing Product Buyer's Guides...]

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