A car detailing checklist is a step-by-step guide for cleaning and maintaining every part of a car, inside and out.
- Exterior Cleaning
- Wash and rinse exterior
- Dry with microfiber towels
- Clean wheels and tires
- Polish rims
- Remove tar and bugs
- Clay bar treatment
- Apply paint sealant
- Apply wax
- Interior Cleaning
- Vacuum seats and carpets
- Shampoo seats and carpets
- Wipe down dashboard and console
- Clean and condition leather seats
- Clean door panels
- Clean carpets and floor mats
- Detail air vents
- Clean interior windows
- Clean cup holders
- Windows and Mirrors
- Clean exterior windows
- Clean and polish side mirrors
- Clean and polish rearview mirror
- Clean windshield
- Engine Bay
- Remove dirt and debris
- Degrease engine components
- Wipe down engine surfaces
- Dress plastic parts
- Additional Tasks
- Check and replace cabin air filters
- Polish chrome accents
- Clean and dress doorjambs
- Condition rubber seals
- Empty and clean trunk
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