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What does car detailing actually involve?
It goes well beyond a wash. A proper detail includes:
• Chemical decontamination
• Machine polishing to remove scratches in the clear coat
• A sealant or ceramic coating to lock in that showroom finish
#CarDetailing
That level of work takes specialist products and gear, so it's worth getting a pro. Post a task on Airtasker and get quotes from local car detailers.
Doing the regular wash yourself? Here's how: youtu.be/GUrEVj0udqw?si=E5oX…
How to get rid of bad smells in your car
For lingering odours or stains from food, milk or pets, use an enzyme cleaner. It breaks down whatever's causing the smell instead of masking it.
Spray it on, let it sit a few minutes, scrub gently, then blot dry. #CarDetailing
How often should you detail your car?
Give the interior a deep detail every 4-6 months. It protects your resale value and keeps seats, carpets and trim in good shape.
In between, a 10-minute vacuum and dust once a week stops dirt from getting ground in for good.
How to clean your car touch screen without scratching it
1) Turn the screen off so you can see every smudge
2) Lightly mist a plush microfibre cloth with water or screen cleaner. Spray the cloth, not the screen
3) Wipe in straight lines with zero pressure
How often should you detail your car?
Give the interior a deep detail every 4-6 months. It protects your resale value and keeps seats, carpets and trim in good shape.
In between, a 10-minute vacuum and dust once a week stops dirt from getting ground in for good. #CarDetailing
How to wash a car using the two-bucket method
One bucket of soapy water. One bucket of plain water for rinsing. Rinse your mitt after every panel so the dirt you just lifted never goes back on the paint.
The order matters:
1. Pre-rinse the whole car
2. Wheels and tyres first
3. Wash from the roof down to the bumpers, one panel at a time
4. Straight side-to-side strokes, not circles
5. Mitt into the rinse bucket, then the soap bucket, after every panel
Finish with a full rinse from top to bottom, then dry straight away with a clean microfibre towel to stop water spots.
Full step-by-step guide: youtu.be/n9TS6nLEqq4?si=MdDZ…
If your aircon smells dusty or your electricity bills are creeping up, the fix is usually free and takes 15 minutes.
Most people wait until their unit stops cooling to check the filters, but by then, you're already burning cash.
Here’s how to clean them properly without breaking anything. 🧵
⚠️Never dry your filters in direct sunlight.
The UV rays can damage the plastic mesh and make it brittle over time. Shake off the excess water and let them air dry completely in the shade.