How to Wash and Detail a Car the Right Way
By Wirecutter
Relentless Drive Ultimate Car Wash Mitt
"Our pick"
Dramm ColorStorm Premium Rubber Hose (50ft)
"Our pick: The best garden hose"
Melnor 5-Pattern Watering Nozzle 301-416
"Our pick: A basic nozzle, well done"
Meguiar’s Water Magnet Drying Towel
"Our pick: The best towel to dry a car"
Stoner Car Care Tarminator
"Our pick: To remove stubborn tar and bugs"
Sprayway Glass Cleaner
"Our pick: An effective, affordable glass cleaner"
Eagle One A2Z All Wheel & Tire Cleaner
"Our pick: The best wheel cleaner"
Meguiar’s Quik Detailer
"Our pick: For bird poo, bugs, and other touch-ups between washes"
Nu Finish Car Polish (Liquid)
"Our pick: Easy-to-apply protectant"
Meguiar’s 3-in-1 Wax
"Also great: To restore a dull finish"
Quixx Paint Scratch Remover
"Our pick: Smooth things out"
Mothers Back-to-Black Trim & Plastic Restorer
"Our pick: The best plastic trim cleaner"
Sylvania Headlight Restoration Kit
"Our pick: The best headlight-restoration kit"
Dyson V7 Car+Boat
"Our pick: Quick and cordless"
Meguiar’s Quik Interior Detailer Cleaner
"Our pick: The best interior dash and display cleaner"
Meguiar’s Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner
"Our pick: The best carpet, cloth, and fabric cleaner"
Lexol Leather Deep Cleaner
"Our pick: A proven cleaner"
Moso Natural Air Purifying Bag
"Our pick: Air cleaner"
Griot’s Garage Car Care Organizer Bag II
"Our pick: The best toolbox for car-care supplies"