Beginner's Guide To Auto Detailing

Tools Needed:

Car Soap Towels
3-5 Micro-Fiber Cloths
Wash Rags
Clay Bar and Lube
Polish
Wax Buffer (optional)
This is a beginners guide to auto detailing.  More advanced guides supporting our how-to section on scratch removal and color sanding will follow.

Sections Covered:

Part 1
1.1 Rinse
1.2 Wash
1.3 Rinse
1.4 Re-Wash
1.5 Dry

Part 2
2.1 Cleaning Rims

Part 3
3.1 Clay Barring
3.2 Polishing
3.3 Waxing



For this review we used the kit shown below.
The Cyclo Buffer is one of the best polishers we have tested.
This kit contains everything you need including the velcro pads
which make pad changes quick and easy.




Here is a short movie that highlights the process.






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