Car detailing beautifies your vehicle and protects its auto parts from rust, corrosion, cracking, and staining. While you can have your car professionally detailed, there are many benefits to doing it yourself. Here's what you need to know about detailing, and why you should handle this task.

The Benefits of Detailing a Car Yourself

DIY detailing saves you money, as you won’t need to pay a professional to attend to your car. With a small investment, you can stock your garage with the necessities, allowing you to detail your vehicle whenever you want. You may even find the work relaxing. Performing this task yourself ensures everything is cleaned to your standards, and no detail is overlooked. Alternatively, you can focus solely on an area that’s the most important to you.

What You Need

Invest in quality tools and cleaners from a local auto parts store. You should pick up multiple microfiber cloths, car polish and wax, wheel conditioner, and a window cleaner that’s safe for your vehicle’s tint. Before you buy anything, find out which products are recommended for your car’s materials and finishes.

Inspect the vehicle, looking for scratches, dents, rust, upholstery tears, and any other damage. Wash the car thoroughly and let it dry. Use a clean cloth for each new area, including the wheels, interior, windows, and trim. Keep the clay bar clean, and throw it away if it falls on the ground. Contact with the floor will cause the bar to pick up dirt and grit, which will leave scratches on the car.

If you want to buy the supplies needed to detail your vehicle, head to Larry’s Auto Parts in Honolulu, HI. These professionals have provided Oahu drivers with high-quality detailing essentials for over 30 years. If it’s your first time picking up supplies, their friendly team will be happy to help you find what you need. Call (808) 734-2147 to ask about their current inventory.