Basically, detailing involves different processes, which would include cleaning of the car s different surfaces, rejuvenating the car back to its original, or at least close to its original state, and protecting the surfaces and finishes that have been cleaned and rejuvenated. Avoid Scratching Your Car One of the main causes for problems for your car, especially when it comes to its finish and aesthetic, are scratches. Therefore, there are two variant aspects in the auto detailing job: exterior and interior. And for these different jobs, you will also require different set of tools and equipments to use. When maintaining your car's exterior, jobs include removing or correcting damages and scratches on the surface, maintaining polish and shine on the body, detailing the wheels and metal rim, among others. The shop will also use self-etching primer to keep it from corroding. You should also ensure that the body shop does not apply lacquer putties and other primers that are fast dry and lacquer-based. These are usually used to fix imperfections and other body scratches. The products in the long run will shrink immediately after the car paint job is finished. This should be completely free of any films and streaks that show low angles of sunlight or nighttime headlights that may hinder proper vision. Exterior Auto Detailing Auto detailing on the outside will include cleaning the rims and wheels of dust and dirt. The rims and tire sidewalls are included. Wax residue is also eliminated. Spray polish and spread evenly with a brush to make the area shiny. Use clean dry cloth to dry-polish. Polish makes the dashboard shiny and also protects the plastic from damage. Getting Rid of the Musty Smell from the Conditioner Odor treatment is available in local auto accessories store. It kills microorganisms and removes the unpleasant musty smell from the vents when the air conditioner is turned on. Touch also the surface to feel roughness from fallout, contaminants or spray. Lighter magnifier allows you to see the lighted portion of the paint surface at 30x. Photo Loupe is a cheap tool that will help you also thoroughly in outer inspection. Paint thickness can be quantified using devices designed for it.