You wouldn’t dream of driving your classic automobile through an automatic car wash, so why would you polish your prized possession with average cleaning products? Car collectors invest a lot of time — and money — in restoring vintage rides to their original glory, right down to the glimmering paint jobs and crushed velvet interiors.

1. TIPS AND TRICKS TO
CLEANING CLASSIC CARS
You wouldn’t dream of driving your classic automobile through an automatic car
wash, so why would you polish your prized possession with average cleaning
products? Car collectors invest a lot of time — and money — in restoring vintage
rides to their original glory, right down to the glimmering paint jobs and crushed
velvet interiors.
It’s the one universal truth that every car collector agrees on: The only way
to wash your vehicle is by hand. That advice seems simple enough, but you
can’t just use any old microfiber cloth. Towels and sponges made
with terrycloth and other fabrics are not recommended, as
they can scratch your car’s coat, and leave behind tiny lint
fibers. Products crafted with a blend
of polyester, wool and nylon can
safely glide over any type of finish,
lifting the tiniest specks of dirt
and debris. They are effective
against dirt, but gentle enough
to keep your car’s exterior free
of unsightly scratches.
STEP 1: WASH YOUR CAR BY HAND
STEP 2: AVOID EXCESS MOISTURE
Rust is one of the biggest factors that compromise the appearance, and
ultimately the value, of a classic vehicle. Certain climates make a car’s exterior
and paint job more susceptible to oxidation, which is why many classic
car aficionados make their homes in the Western United States. Drying
tools are your first line of defense against excess moisture that can
eventually damage a paint job and lead to
corrosive rust damage that guarantees
a car will never be the same. When
you need to go over the surface
again, simply wring out the cloth,
and glide it over your classic car’s
exterior to sop up every last drop
of moisture, without leaving annoying
streaks or water spots.
STEP 3: DUST YOUR DASH
When you’re cruising down the street, the first thing people see is your car’s
showroom finish, but the interior of your vehicle is just as important as its exterior.
After all, it’s what you see as you’re driving. Experts agree that a microfiber towel
is an essential tool in your arsenal against dust. Its tiny fibers magnetically attract
dust from vintage gauges, radios and mirrors, even inside hard-to-reach corners.
Nothing sets off a showroom-caliber car quite like glistening chrome accents.
Certain buffing tools affix to any drill, and can rev up to speeds of 2500 RPM
to restore pipes and rims to a sparkling shine, and to clear
signs of oxidation from headlights, as well. Choose from
varying sizes, depending on the
amount of detail you’re
hoping to achieve.
STEP 4: POLISH THE CHROME
Your classic car is your pride and joy, so give it the occasional spa day by
cleaning it with our line of interior and exterior automotive products. It will look
as if you’ve stepped back in time and bought your car brand new.
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