A Saturday Spent Detailing My Car at Home: Insights from a Beginner

Recently, a car enthusiast named saket77 shared an amusing yet relatable experience about detailing his cars, the Honda City and the Zen. He reflected on how washing the cars turned out to be the easiest part of his elaborate cleaning process.

Saket77 began by admitting that he might not be as wise as he thought when it came to spending a Saturday alone. Instead of choosing a more relaxing activity, he decided to delve into the task of detailing his cars, a decision that had been on his mind for quite some time. He respected a fellow enthusiast named Rudra, who inspired him to take this plunge into car detailing.

Before this cleaning journey, saket77 planned well. He gathered various car cleaning products, including a pressure washer nozzle, 3M car shampoo, microfiber cloths, and several other detailing items. Yet, as he was about to make additional purchases, he realized his bank balance was lower than he would have liked, and he had to hold off on buying more supplies.

On the long-awaited Saturday, he was ready to tackle the detailing. He started with a wash, which was straightforward, and both cars looked great afterward. Many people stop at this point, but with all his tools and enthusiasm, saket77 was determined to go further. He dried both cars with separate microfiber towels, which he believed deserved admiration for their effectiveness. After that, he used a small wiper to clean the windows, much to the surprise of his wife, who thought a kitchen utensil was an odd choice for car cleaning.

Next, he focused on cleaning the interiors thoughtfully. While he worked on the insides, he waited for the cars to dry, showcasing some impressive time management skills he hoped his manager would appreciate. The dashboard dressing did well, but he avoided using polish in that area to prevent reflections that could obstruct his view while driving. The rest of the surfaces got a thorough polish, making everything shine.

When he finished with the interior, it was time to apply the liquid wax. However, he might have overestimated his time management skills and let the wax dry for too long. The application on the Honda City went smoothly, but by the time he got to the Zen, the wax didn’t cooperate as it had dried harder due to the sun. After scrubbing hard to remove the dried wax, he found himself exhausted.

Despite the challenges he faced, he couldn’t leave the tires untreated while the rest of the car looked good. So he used a 3M tire dressing product to give them a polished look. He chuckled as he thought about how the apartment guard must have found it strange to clean tires that would eventually get dirty again.

Now two days later, saket77 realized he might need some pain relief for his tired body after his detailing adventure. He joked about possibly finding an over-the-counter painkiller made by 3M. Finally, he shared his satisfaction with the results of his hard work and presented images of the beautifully cleaned tires, inviting others to share their thoughts and experiences.

In the end, saket77’s Saturday detailing saga left him with both a sense of achievement and a newfound appreciation for the effort that goes into making a car shine.