The time to get those cars out of the garage has arrived, so how about packing a quick detail kit? If you have some detail supplies in the car and something bad happens–bug splatter, bird droppings or the like–you can take care of that little problem before it becomes a big one.
What to carry? Detailing pro Tim McNair of Grand Prix Concours recommends the following:
Quick detail and glass cleaner: To save space, carry them in 4-ounce spray bottles.
Microfiber cloths: For quick detail wipe-up, dusting and more.
Pastry, paint or makeup brushes: Great for dusting.
Masking tape: Use the sticky side for picking up lint, tiny pebbles, etc.
Bamboo skewers: Perfect for dislodging crud from any crevice.
Detail Tip: Make Your Blacks their blackest
Something else we learned from Tim McNair: Create definition between the colors. Making your blacks black will get you there. Before applying your favorite dressing, however, Tim recommends first cleaning the rubber with an all-purpose degreaser agitated with a toothbrush or makeup sponge. That cleaning step makes the difference.
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