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What Is Car Detailing?

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Ferrari Lake Forest is proud to offer Ferrari owners our guide to car detailing. What is car detailing? It’s a thorough cleaning of your Ferrari inside and out. Ferrari Lake Forest specializes in interior car detailing and we offer competitive car detailing prices for your Ferrari in Lake Bluff. Chicago drivers wondering how to detail a car can also learn here! We’ve got a car detailing checklist for you and we’ll even teach you how to clean car floor mats. We can’t wait to make your Ferrari look its best near Indianapolis, IN!

 

 

Items Used For Car Detailing

When detailing your car, you’ll need the following items:

  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Washing mitts
  • Microfiber cloths 
  • A variety of small brushes (such as a paintbrush)
  • Canned air
  • Upholstery cleaner
  • Carpet stain cleaner
  • Car-safe cleaner
  • Window cleaner
  • Surface protector for vinyl and leather surfaces

Exterior Car Detailing Steps

Detailing the exterior of your car includes the following procedures:

  • Rigorous Exterior Wash: Use water, a car-safe washing solution, and microfiber cloths to clean the body of your vehicle. Avoid cleaning solutions like household detergents, as they may strip off the wax on your car’s surface. Also, make sure to frequently swap out cleaning cloths, as dirt or sand on dirty cloths may scratch your vehicle’s surface. Once completely clean, dry the vehicle off with clean towels.
  • Clean the Wheels: Using the solution you used to wash the rest of your car or a solution made especially for car tires, clean your vehicle’s wheels. To clean out the dirt from the grooves and hard-to-reach places, use a small brush.
  • Wax the Exterior: Once the exterior is clean, you have the choice to wax your car. Once finished, wipe off excess wax with a small brush.

Interior Car Detailing Steps

When detailing the interior, be sure to tend to the following areas of your vehicle:

  • Carpeting: First, vacuum your carpeting. If you have stains on the carpeting, use a stain remover and brush to remove them. 
  • Door Interior: Use a solution made of soap and water to clean the non-carpeted part of your doors and dry them down with a cloth. Then, open your car doors to clean the metal and plastic parts of your door jambs. 
  • Windows: Wash the inside of your car mirrors with a window-cleaning solution and dry completely to avoid streaks. 
  • Upholstery: After vacuuming the seats, remove any stains with a stain remover and brush. Once you finish cleaning your seats, let them dry with your car doors open to avoid mildew. 
  • Steering Wheel Column: Remove dust and stains with a cleaning solution, dry, and apply a surface protectant. 
  • Dashboard and Center Console: Use your small tools to clean cracks and tight crevices, then dry completely with a cloth.

Visit Ferrari Lake Forest for an Expert Car Detail!

Now that you’ve learned how to detail a car, would you like to know how to clean leather car seats? Learn how in this helpful guide from Ferrari Lake Forest! If you’d prefer to leave the work to our experts, contact us today to get car detailing prices from our dealership near Minneapolis, MN. Our team is ready to serve you!

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