Guides & Checklists

Start-here checklists for detailing your car at home in the US. Each one curates the best picks across our guides for a specific situation.

Safe Two-Bucket Wash Kit

The two-bucket method keeps grit off your paint. Pair the right mitts, buckets, and grit guards for a scratch-free contact wash every time.

A pre-wash foam soak lifts loose dirt before you touch the paint. Build a complete foam setup from pressure washer to snow foam lance.

Wheels and tires collect the worst grime on the car. Get cleaners, brushes and woolies to reach every barrel, then finish with lasting shine.

Machine polishing removes swirls and restores gloss. Start with the right polisher, pads and compounds for safe, effective paint correction.

Bonded contaminants stay stuck after a wash. Clay bars, mitts and iron removers leave paint glass-smooth and ready for polishing or protection.

Coatings only bond to clean, corrected paint. Decontaminate, polish and clean your pads so a DIY ceramic coating lasts for years.

No time for a full coating? Spray sealants, graphene and ceramic sprays add slick protection and shine in minutes between deeper details.

Bring the inside back to life. Vacuum, shampoo carpets, condition leather and clear the glass for a fresh, streak-free cabin.

Drying is where swirls sneak in. Use plush drying towels and blowers to lift water off paint without dragging grit across the surface.

Every detail needs the right supporting cast. Stock up on microfiber towels, detail brushes and a caddy to keep it all organized.

New to detailing? Start with an all-in-one kit, plus the mitts, buckets and towels that make a safe wash easy from day one.

For a fast mid-week refresh, skip the buckets. Quick detailers, spray waxes and a plush towel top up gloss and protection in minutes.