Best Car Detailing Tools

Pressure Washer

Pressure washers push water through a tiny nozzle. This extra pressure can save lots of elbow grease when it comes time to get rid of hard-to-remove muck that has become stuck.

You can also pour car soap into the pressure washer in order to avoid hand washing completely. Some recommend the Karcher K1700 Pressure Washer, one that is electric and has a maximum amount of PSI of 1,700. It's a great option with a long-lasting warranty for those who only use it once or twice a year.

If you'll be using the pressure washer more often, the Active VE52 Electric Pressure Washer, with a price of around 100 dollars more than the Karcher, is well worth the cost. The mainly metal Active is more durable and will last longer than Karcher one, which includes plastic components. The Active is rated at 1,800 PSI and can flow two gallons every minute. The Karcher has a 1.2 gal per min of flow.

Foam Gun

If you're not ready to spend money on the pressure washer, we suggest a foam gun attachment to your garden hose as a reasonable alternative. Fill the canister up with water and a couple of inches of car soap, switch on the hose, and spray a good-sized lather on your vehicle.

Grit Guards

If you're a fan of the traditional two-bucket car wash, grit guards are essential. They help preserve your bucket of soapy water by removing dirt so that you're not washing in filthy water or possibly scratching your car with sharp pieces of dirt.

Place a grit protector on the inside of your bucket. Then move your sponge or mitt against it, allowing it to release the dirt, and then hold it under the guard. This will keep the soapy water above.

Car Dryer

Car dryers can effectively dry the interior and tight spots such as the side mirrors or door jambs. Water may escape into crevices and may leave behind unwelcome and difficult to remove water spots.

Microfiber Mitts and Towels

Microfiber is made up of nylon and polyester. The diameter of a single thread can be smaller than 10 micrometers wide and is even finer than a human hair.

Car Vacuum

Vacuums are crucial for getting rid of all kinds of particles from the interior of your car. You can take your household vacuum outside; however, an automobile vacuum is the best choice to be able to do the job correctly.

Car Detailing Steamer

A handheld steam cleaner releases steam wherever you require it, which loosens and eliminates the toughest gunk stuck to your body. (Think chewing gum mashed in the cupholder.)

Car Polisher

Polishers help smooth paint imperfections. Random orbital polishers mimic hand polishing movement and are simple enough for novices to use.

Boar's Hair Detailing Brushes

Choose boar's hair due to the fact that it's strong enough to be used and yet soft enough that it doesn't scratch. Boar's hair brushes are great to clean wheels and tires faces, engines, interior doors, weather stripping, or even for your dashboard (minus the screens for tech devices).