Car Detailing for Women

I may be a mommy, but I find men love to talk to me and teach me things. I learned how to detail my car from a guy who once worked at a San Diego mobile auto detail shop. I dropped the guy but kept the knowledge. Let me share it with you:

Paint Care

1. Washing is good exercise and keeps me looking trim. I have a supply of top-quality rags that I use with a car shampoo. This is not rocket science – wet down the car, shampoo and rinse. If you are feeling a little under the weather, send the car through a car wash and then proceed to Step 2.
2. Many people, including guys, don’t know about the clay bar. You rub down the car to remove dirt, contaminants, overspray and pollutants. I do this every other wash. The car will shine up real nice after cleaning with clay.
3. Wax the car with a spray wax. It saves a lot of time and does a great job. Just spray it on and rub – you’ll get a terrific shiny surface.

Interior

1. Remove the clutter and pick up the big pieces of garbage and dirt.
2. Vacuum thoroughly. Don’t use those machines at the gas station that take three quarters for four minutes of operation. Man up! Buy your own vacuum cleaner – I use a Shop Vac. It’s pretty easy — just hit all the surfaces and the carpeting.
3. Clean the dash, panels and seats with a vinyl/leather treatment (I’m assuming you have leather seats, Sugar).
4. Windex the interior glass. Use the stuff with ammonia – it’s really the best.
5. Steam-clean the carpet and upholstery. You can buy a steam cleaner at the same store that sold you your Shop Vac. You wouldn’t believe how dirty the water gets. For hard to clean areas, use a liquid cleaner, a brush and some elbow grease.

Engine

1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Wipe off grease and grime with a rag and some spray cleaner.
3. Apply steam. Nothing cuts grease better than steam. Since you’re a woman, be careful to not use a unit that is so strong that it overpowers you. No offense to big strong women.
4. Reconnect the battery.

Look gals, if I can do this, so can you. Of course, you may from time to time receive offers of assistance. How you handle these I leave to your discretion.