Fast Vehicle Detailing

In a perfect world, we'd have time to wash our cars every weekend and wax them as necessary to maintain the factory finish as long as possible. In reality, few of us spend as much time on car care as we should.


Knowing that time is always of the essence, the car-care industry developed "instant detailers." These products are formulated to give paint the "wet look" without having to wash and wax the car. They typically contain shine-fortifying chemicals and are roughly the automotive equivalent of Pledge or Endust. Instant detailers help get rid of dust, fingerprints and smudges without stripping the wax.

10-Minute Job Knowing that time is always of the essence, the car-care industry developed "instant detailers."
First, realize that instant detailers aren't for extremely dirty cars. Ideally, use a car-duster first to remove loose grit. Other tips:


> The car should be cool, although most instant detailers can be applied in the daylight.


> Spray on the instant detailer in sections.


> Distribute the detailer evenly using a dry towel; microfiber-style towels work best.


> Buff the detailer dry before it evaporates with a clean portion of the towel.


> If the instant detailer won't buff out easily, the car needs to be waxed.