Detailing a car can be an expensive prospect, even when comparing it to the cost of your car loan. Anyone who has taken a car to have it professionally detailed knows that it’s something that can cost a lot of money in a very short period of time. However, there are ways that you can detail your own car and save a great deal of money while still having a car that looks great to drive.

Getting the Detailing Process Started

There are few things that you need to purchase before you begin detailing your own car. The first thing you want to do is make sure that you have high quality products available that you can work with. Having the proper materials available makes all the difference in saving you both time and money as well as making your car look excellent when you’re finished detailing it.

These are the basic items that you will need to properly detail your car:

1. good quality soap to wash the car that will help prevent water spots
2. a good vacuum that can get the dirt out of your car’s interior
3. carpet shampoo that can be used to clean up any stains
4. high quality window cleaner
5. cleaner and conditioner for your dashboard, doors and other interior

The Detailing Process

Here are the basics for detailing your own car. The first thing you want to do is wash the car thoroughly and then spend some time drying it. Next, vacuum your car’s floor mats and interior carpet. If needed, you can use interior carpet shampoo to clean up any spots and then once dry you can vacuum again. The next thing you want to do is to clean your interior windshield and other windows in your car with high quality glass cleaner making sure there are no streaks. Then you can use a cleaner and a conditioner on the dashboard, steering wheel, interior doors and remaining interior of the car. Finally, you can either spray deodorizer in the car or you can add a clip to the vents so that your car will smell good for days to come.

By following these few easy steps it is possible for you to detail your own car thoroughly and save money at the same time by avoiding the high cost of professional car detailing shops. Once you’ve purchased the initial items you can detail your car several times before you have to buy anything else. Spending just a few hours once a week and keep your used car looking like new.