Planning Tips If you plan to repaint your car, you have to consider whether you're going for 100% repaint or just repaint a few panels. Auto detailers will provide you with special discounts if you choose to redo the entire vehicle. Metal conditioner on bare metal is ideal because the metal is etched to get rid of microscopic corrosion and rust. 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. Blemishes found on the rails and hood are also taken out. Touch up paint may be applied as well in layers. One coat is applied then allowed to dry before the next. Make it dry as fast as you can. Dashboard Cleaning and Polishing Moist cloth is used to clean a dashboard and other plastic parts. Use a small amount of laundry detergents or stain remover to remove dirt. Dry the area with a clean dry cloth. Spray polish and spread evenly with a brush to make the area shiny. Use soft cloths to cover the fenders in front to prevent the paint job from any drop of grease or degreaser chemical. Glass Cleaning the interior glass is the last step in preparing your car for a show. Use glass cleaner and soft cloths to remove fingerprints and streaks visible on the window glass especially if the show is held under the heat of the sun. Most of these tools are basic utilities and include the following: vacuum cleaner, spray bottles, wash mitts, sponges, air compressor, scrub brushes, water spot remover, chrome polish, wheel shine, engine degreaser, car wax, and a tool box for containing all of these basic equipments. When you are buying specific tools, you must first evaluate the kind of detailing job you need to complete. This vacuum will help you clean your car s interior upholstery and carpet, even including those hard to clean areas such as those that are located in between and under the pockets of spaces in the seats. You can also opt to use a small brush with a stiff bristle on the head to clean certain areas in your car s interior, such as your pedals, air vents, gauges, and different toggle controls on your dashboard.