Ever wished there was a way to get your car into the exact condition it was the day it left the dealer? Car valeting can help you realise that your car can appear that great again. With some know how, you can make your car look the best you have ever seen it. So, what exactly do you need to know to get started?

What's Involved?

To get full success through car valeting, you will need to clean, polish, wax the outside plus clean your wheels and tyres. The interior is the second step. You should begin with cleaning the engine, flooring, pads, windows and plastic as well as any kind of spills, smells or leather upholstery.

Washing

You start by cleaning the exterior of the vehicle. You'll want to make sure you've got a decent soft wash mitt in order to shampoo your car. Always pick a woolen wash mitt where possible. They're the softest option available (so that you don't scratch the finish), plus they can also store quite a bit of water and shampoo.

An incredible tip for washing your car is to use the two bucket method. Bucket one will include a shampoo and water combo and bucket two will just hold clear water for rinsing. Bucket guards ought to be used. These are placed at the base of both buckets to let dirt to pass through them, blocking you from carrying the debris back using your wash mitt.

It's also essential that you choose a high-quality vehicle shampoo. Although you can conserve some money using "bargain brands", they lack the performance and protection afforded by top quality goods.

Also, be sure that you have a decent drying towel - a microfibre towel is the greatest option, even though PVA chamois could also be good options. You need to complete your wash by just rinsing your car with a decent jet mist nozzle.

Polishing

To get rid of almost any minute defects that your car's paint could have, we apply polish. Polish does not ruin the end result. The greatest results can be seen working with a fine polish to create a sleek and wet appearance. An electrical buffer may be used to polish your vehicle. You need to put on the polish gently should you be using the electric powered buffer.

Waxing

Waxing is required to seal your finish, and is put on across the surface of your polish. It will help you keep the "newly polished" look to your vehicle's paint. A high quality artificial wax can be used however the ideal results are usually with natural waxes, such as carnauba. Don't forget, avoid waxing your front and back lights.

Wheel and Tyres

Preparing your wheels and tyres is another important section of car valeting. Make sure you clean them well with shampoo and water, but you will need it twice the strength. You will also need a brush. Tyre dressing will be used to finish the task.

The Engine

When cleaning your engine, it's important to cover up any sensors before using a decent degreaser. After you've finished degreasing, try a product made to protect the engine to keep it clean for longer.

Your Interior

You are going to need a few different things to clean up the interior of the vehicle. First of all, make sure you have a vacuum cleaner capable of wet/dry cleaning. You will want a couple of attachments for it to get inside all the gaps. To help remove the dirt from the carpets and mats you'll want a good carpet shampoo.

The inside of your vehicle involves numerous steps. Glass windows ought to be washed using a glass cleaning solution and then buffered with a decent towel. Many of the different surfaces inside your vehicle will have particular cleaners made for them, like the plastic and vinyl.

In case there are stains in your interior, you must apply a neutral detergent and water to remove them. It is useful to have a few tools so that you can take out tougher stains such as a clean brush and putty knife.

Leather needs to be approached properly. Select a excellent leather cleaner as well as a delicate brush to help you.