10 Ways to Keep Your Car Looking Like New: Secrets of the Car Detailers

Give your car regular care and it will look new for years to come.
10 Ways to Keep Your Car Looking Like New: Secrets of the Car Detailers
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Bill Lindsey
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Cars are expensive, so it makes sense to keep them looking like new with regular detailing sessions. Regular detailing also helps preserve their value. It’s also more fun to drive a clean car. Along with saving money, there are many benefits to learning how to detail your car like a pro.

There are many professional detailing services to choose from, but they’re often expensive or don’t do the job correctly. The best way to make sure it’s done right is to make it a DIY project. The process isn’t easy or fast, but the results make it worthwhile.

Do It Yourself

Detailing a car has three steps: Cleaning, decontaminating, and protecting. Drivers may be tempted to drive through automated car washes, sitting back as the machine sprays soapy suds and huge spinning brushes whisk away dirt.
Bill Lindsey
Bill Lindsey
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Bill Lindsey is an award-winning writer based in South Florida. He covers real estate, automobiles, timepieces, boats, and travel topics.