How to Detail Car Interior
Learn how to detail car interior with our detailed step-by-step guide. Follow our easy instructions to get it done right.
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1 Step 1: Remove All Trash and Personal Items
Step 1: Remove All Trash and Personal Items
Clear out floor mats, trash, belongings - completely empty interior for thorough cleaning.
Car Trash Bag
Hanging trash bag for collecting debris during detail
2 Step 2: Vacuum Entire Interior
Step 2: Vacuum Entire Interior
Vacuum seats, carpets, floor mats, trunk, crevices with upholstery and crevice tools.
Shop Vacuum with Car Kit
Wet/dry vacuum with automotive detailing attachments
Detailing Brush Set
Brushes for agitating dirt before vacuuming
3 Step 3: Clean All Hard Surfaces
Step 3: Clean All Hard Surfaces
Spray all-purpose cleaner on dashboard, door panels, console, steering wheel - wipe with microfiber.
Interior All-Purpose Cleaner
Cleaner for dashboard, trim, and plastic surfaces
Microfiber Towel Pack
Lint-free towels for interior cleaning (12-pack)
4 Step 4: Clean Seats and Carpets
Step 4: Clean Seats and Carpets
Use appropriate cleaner for seat material (fabric or leather), shampoo carpets, scrub floor mats.
Fabric Upholstery Cleaner
Foam cleaner for cloth seats and carpets
Carpet Cleaning Brush
Stiff brush for scrubbing carpet and floor mats
5 Step 5: Clean Windows and Mirrors
Step 5: Clean Windows and Mirrors
Spray glass cleaner on all windows inside and out, wipe with microfiber cloth for streak-free finish.
Automotive Glass Cleaner
Ammonia-free cleaner for streak-free windows
Glass Cleaning Cloths
Waffle-weave microfiber for windows (2-pack)
6 Step 6: Protect and Dress Surfaces
Step 6: Protect and Dress Surfaces
Apply protectant to dashboard and trim, dress leather seats, apply tire shine to floor mats if rubber.
Interior Protectant Spray
UV protectant for dashboard and plastic trim
Leather Conditioner
Conditioner for protecting leather seats