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Forget the car wash! Do your own car detailing using the car cleaning secrets in this Howcast video series.
Instructions Step 1: Clean as soon as possible Don’t waste any time before removing the egg. If the egg sits for very long — especially in the sun — it can irrevocably damage your car’s paint job. Step 2: Pick out the shell Pick the eggshell out of the mess with your fingers. If some …
Instructions Step 1: Wash and dry Wash and dry your car to remove all traces of dirt and grit. Then, place blue masking tape around your headlights to protect the surrounding body and grill. Step 2: Polish the surface Thoroughly clean the headlight surface with the headlight polish and cloth, rubbing it in a circular …
Instructions : The metal accents on newer cars are usually plastic — only use these tips on real chrome. Step 1: Wash the area Wash the rusted area with mild soap and water. Step 2: Cut the foil Cut squares of aluminum foil. Step 3: Wet the foil Wet the foil with cola and crumple …
Instructions Step 1: Clear out the car Clean out the car and the trunk. Throw any trash into a garbage bag. Step 2: Shake and vacuum the mats Remove the floor mats, shake them out outside the car, and vacuum them. Step 3: Vacuum seats and floor With the hose, go over the seats, including …
Instructions Step 1: Park your car Park your car away from other cars, preferably in a shady spot so the water won’t dry before you’ve finished washing the car. Step 2: Rinse tires Rinse a tire and hubcap with the hose. Then, spray the tire wall with tire cleaner and let it seep in for …
Instructions Step 1: Dust off vinyl areas With a damp sponge, dust off all of the vinyl areas in your car, typically the dashboard, glove compartment and sides of the doors, and, if you have an old car, possibly the seats. TIP: If your vacuum has a brush attachment, use it for a thorough dry …
Instructions Step 1: Park the car in a shady area. Step 2: Vacuum the seats thoroughly, making sure to remove all debris in the crevices. Step 3: Apply leather cleaning solution to a dry sponge, and wipe one seat with circular motions until it’s covered with cleaner. TIP: For stubborn stains, try mixing equal parts …
