Car detailing is a thorough cleaning and restoration process for a vehicle, aimed at achieving a high level of cleanliness, polish, and overall aesthetic appeal.

Detailing goes beyond a standard car wash to include deep cleaning both inside and out, along with minor cosmetic touch-ups.

Here's what is typically included in both interior and exterior car detailing:

Exterior Detailing

1. Washing and Drying - Unlike a standard wash, detailing involves hand washing with meticulous attention to detail, including door jambs, around emblems, and other hard-to-reach areas.
2. Claying - A clay bar is used to remove any impurities, traces of overspray, and other residue that washing alone cannot remove.
3. Polishing - This restores the original polish of the car by removing small layers of clear coat. It can remove small scratches and swirls.
4. Sealing or Waxing - To give the car a glossy shine and add a protective layer to the car’s paint, a sealant is applied. Sometimes, wax is used.
5. Other Exterior Services - This can include trim repainting, engine detailing, headlight polishing, engine pressure cleaning, bumper repair, glass chip repair, and paint touch up.

Interior Detailing

1. Vacuuming - The seats, carpets, rear cargo area, trunk, and shelf are vacuumed to clean out dust and debris.
2. Scrubbing and Brushing - This is done to remove stains on floor carpets and mats.
3. Steam Cleaning - Steam cleaning is a more effective method of removing tough stains from carpets and seats.
4. Glass Cleaning - Cleaning the inside of the windows is crucial to maintaining driver visibility.
5. Leather Trimming - A leather cleaner and soap are used to clean all the leather parts in the vehicle.
6. Perfuming - Many detailers spray a deodorant into the interior of a car to leave the car smelling clean and new.
7. Detailing Dashboard - Detailing often includes a thorough cleaning and polishing of all the gauges on a car's dashboard.

Optional Services

• Paint correction - This is a process which reduces and in many cases eliminates unsightly marks on the paint and improves the overall shine.
• Ceramic coating - This is a chemical polymer solution that is applied to the exterior of a vehicle to protect it from external paint damage.
• Pet hair removal - Extra effort may be needed to clean vehicles with pet hair.
• Odor elimination - This can involve more intensive cleaning techniques and formulas to remove stubborn odors.

Detailing a car can be a time-consuming process, but it significantly improves the car's appearance and can help maintain the vehicle's value.