Microfiber - Facts and Tips:
• Always remove any tags on microfiber products to minimize the risk of marring the paint
• Always wash new microfiber towels prior to using them for the first time
• Never use fabric softener when washing or drying your towels
• Group your towels together, such as paint safe towels, wheel and tire towels, interior towels, etc.
• Adding distilled white vinegar to your rinse cycle can help further clean your microfiber
• If your towels lose their absorbency, try boiling them to dissolve product and reopen the pores
• Store your clean microfiber towels in labeled Ziploc bags
• Wash around 25 to 30 towels per load
• Always wash your microfiber with microfiber, avoid mixing them with other fabrics
Wheel and Tire Care - Facts and Tips:
• Silicone based tire dressings have a higher tendency to sling up onto your paint
• Water based tire dressings get absorbed into your tires and nourish your rubber
• Properly prepping your tires prior to applying a dressing can increase durability and prevent tire dressing sling
• Always apply your tire dressing in thin, even coats
• Drive your vehicle a few feet forward after applying the first coat of dressing so you can get an even application on the part of the tire that was closest to the ground
Exterior Trim Care - Facts and Tips:
• Having properly cleaned and dressed trim creates more contrast with your paint
• For best results, degrease your trim prior to applying a dressing
• Make sure you are using a dressing that provides UV protection to prevent fading
• Using a brush can help provide a deeper clean to your trim pieces
• Old wax build up can be removed with a degreaser, isopropyl alcohol or even peanut butter
Glass Care - Facts and Tips:
• Use as little glass cleaner as possible to minimize streaking
• Never use ammonia based glass cleaners on tinted windows
• Use multiple towels to clean your glass, this will help reduce streaking
• Always clean your glass when it is cool to the touch and out of direct sunlight
• Protect your exterior glass to make maintaining your glass easier and to improve visibility during poor weather conditions
• Using a glass polish or distilled white vinegar can help remove water spots on glass
Source: Auto Detailing Guide - Detailed Image