When you leave a lot of things up to the professionals, you’re going to find that they charge a pretty hefty price.  For instance, if you want to get your car cleaned by the pros, you’re easily going to shell out $100.  For that price tag, you can buy all the products you need for 75% list.

Sure, it’s going to take a little time and effort, but what you’re going to find out is that you can get all the detailing supplies that you need either online or at your local auto shop.  Listed below

Start with cleaning of the outside

[ ] Degrease the tire wheels, as well as clean them.

[ ] Look for any tar or bug spots.  Spray if necessary with tar remover sprays.

[ ] Soak both the front grill, as well as bumper.

[ ] Open all doors and clean out the locks.

[ ] Wash the exterior.  Soap, rinse, dry.

Head on inside to the interior cleaning

[ ] Dust / clean all of the dashboard and consoles.

[ ] Polish the door panels.  Try to remove all dings and scratches.

[ ] Vacuum the carpet.

[ ]  Shampoo the carpet, as well as deodorize.

[ ]  Open truck and repeat.

Head back outside to make finishing touches

[ ] Polish / wax paint to ensure that no scratches are present.

[ ] Polish all headlights / lights.

[ ] Make sure tires are dried, as well polished.

[ ] Clean off windows with window cleaner.  Make sure there are no streaks.

Finish up on the interior again

[ ] Clean off all inside windows / mirrors.

[ ] Make sure windshield is streak free.

[ ] Open glove compartment, vacuum, as well as clean with product.

[ ] Air compress vents to ensure that they are dust free.

[ ] Check for leftover stains.  If you spot a stain, try to re-shampoo.

[ ] Place mats outside to vacuum, shampoo, and let dry.  Replace after dry.

After all is said and done, make sure that you do another inspection to ensure that the car is spotless.  Whether you’re doing this as a professional, or just for your own good, it never hurts to add things to this list, or take them off as where you don’t see something fit.