Interior Detailing Process

Set up the vehicle properly before starting.
Work in a consistent order (one corner around) for efficiency.

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Preparation

• Pull the car into your workspace. Crack or lower all windows to prevent lockouts and improve cabin light (especially with tinted windows).
• Open all doors, trunk, and hood (this is called the “butterfly” setup).

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Initial Cleaning

• If excessive dirt/debris are present, do a light vacuum before compressed air (only removing larger debris, this should take around 5-10 minutes)
• Use compressed air to blow out debris from under/between seats, vents, rear shelf, door pockets, and cubbies. Direct debris out the open doors.
• Do a quick vacuum to remove loose debris. We are not looking for perfection here.

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Fabrics

• Starting at the driver’s corner, spray pre-treatment on carpet and upholstery. Work your way around the entire vehicle spraying only.
• Return to your starting point and agitate the pre-treated areas with a brush.

Fabric Cleaning Options

• Extractor: Perform full fabric extraction.
• No Extractor: Spray carpet cleaner, agitate with a brush, and wipe with microfiber.
• Steamer: Scrub fabrics with steam.

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Plastics, Leather & Vinyl

• Start at one corner and work in quarters around the vehicle.
• Spray interior cleaner and scrub with the appropriate brush.
• Use compressed air and towels to dry and remove excess cleaner.
• You can also clean door jambs during this stage as you move to each quarter of the vehicle if it is an interior-only job.

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Headliner & Visors

• Use ONR solution (256:1) on a wrung-out microfiber towel.
• Wipe visors and headliner gently to clean without staining.

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Conditioning & Glass

• Apply interior dressing or leather conditioner to seats.
• Roll windows up, then drop about ¼ inch for ventilation.
• Clean all interior glass.

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Final Touches

• Perform a final vacuum. Move seats forward and back to reach crevices. Use compressed air if needed.
• Turn HVAC to floor mode to speed carpet drying, or leave in butterfly mode under the sun.
• If dressing the engine bay, spray water-based dressing on plastics and rubber during the initial blowout stage and let it dwell.
• Extract or vacuum water from floor mats. Hang or sun-dry completely before reinstalling.