The best car detailing products of 2024
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From the least enthusiastic car owner to the most passionate, everyone generally cares about keeping their car clean. Going through a traditional, self-wash, or touchless auto wash, there are still a few things that need extra attention to get your vehicle properly cleaned. There are specialized products to clean almost every part of the vehicle, such as interiors, windows, wheels, rims, screens, etc. Here are the best car detailing products that are currently for sale on Amazon.
9.99 at Amazon
The Chemical Guys Mr. Pink Car Wash Soap can be used to wash cars and be used with a bucket or with a foam cannon. This soap is pH neutral and prevents wax stripping and won’t leave any residue or streaks on your vehicle after rinsing. Just add 1 oz. to a 5-gallon wash bucket then start cleaning. This soap can be bought in a 16 oz., 64 oz., or gallon-sized bottle.
Key features
16 oz. bottle
Compatible with foam guns and foam cannons
pH neutral
“Extra slick”
Candy scented
$9.97 at Amazon
This Meguair’s Ultimate Waterless Wash & Wax can wash your car and leave behind a long-lasting shiny wax. This spray won’t leave abrasions or water spots on your vehicle and is safe to use for all types of paint finishes.
Key features
26 oz. spray bottle
Scratch-free
High-lubricity
Safe for all paint finishes
Long-lasting barrier
$7.99 at Amazon
This Chemical Guys Chenille Premium Scratch-Free Microfiber Wash Mitt is a more efficient way to wash your car instead of using a sponge or brush. This wash mitt is made with chenille blended microfiber that is durable and won’t leave scratches on your car’s paint or finish.
Key features
70/30 Chenille Blended Microfiber
Traps debris and dirt within the microfiber surface
Elastic cuff to keep the mitt in place
Won’t scratch your vehicle
Long-lasting
$13.19 at Amazon
This Adam’s Polishes quick detailer is a great product to use to enhance the shine of your car’s finish or wax if you have one. It adds an extra coat of protection, won’t leave streaks behind and acts as a clay lubricant on your vehicle’s surface.
Key features
16 oz. spray bottle
Adds extra protection
High-gloss shine
Streak-free
Strawberry scent
$21.95 at Amazon
The Rag Company Dry Me A River has the most creative name for a towel. This towel can’t dry up an actual river, but it can absorb up to 10 times its weight in liquid. These towels are made from high-quality Korean 70/30 microfiber with a sturdy waffle weave pattern and can survive up to hundreds of uses.
Key features
Korean 70/30 microfiber blend (390 GSM)
Extra large
Waffle weave
Can absorb up to 10 times its weight
Safe to use on LCD screens
$14.27 at Amazon
This Meguiar’s Gold Class Carnauba Plus Premium Paste car wax provides a reflective shine and is safe to use on all clear coats and gloss paint finishes. It uses carnauba wax which is known for providing a shine and gloss to the surfaces it’s applied to.
Key features
11 oz. container
Foam applicator included
Creates a deep and high-gloss shine
Blend of protecting polymers and carnauba wax
Long-lasting protection
$16.97 at Amazon
The Car Guys Super Cleaner is a great option for a multi-purpose cleaner that can be used for any part of the vehicle except for glass and screens. A microfiber towel is included with your purchase so you can start cleaning right away as soon as you open the package.
Key features
18 oz.
Multi-purpose cleaner
No dilution necessary
Microfiber cloth included
No harmful chemicals
$13.35 at Amazon
This Griot’s Garage 3-in-1 Leather Cleaner is able to clean, condition and protect your leather or vinyl interior. The versatility of this 3-in-1 cleaner eliminates the need for two or more separate products to clean your leather.
Key features
16 oz.
Cleans, conditions and protects
Adds durable protection
UV-resistant
Leather fragrance
Safe for all automotive leather and vinyl surfaces
$4.36 at Amazon
This Invisible Glass Premium Glass Cleaner and Window Spray is streak, ammonia and residue-free and is unscented.
Key features
22 oz.
Streak and residue-free
Ammonia-free
Unscented
$9.99 at Amazon
These USANooks Microfiber Cleaning Cloths are made with high-quality 300 GSM (grams per square meter) material. GSM ranks a fabric by how thick and absorbent it is. The towels from this bundle are highly absorbent and are free from residue, streaks and swirls.
Key features
#1 best-selling exterior car care microfiber cloth on Amazon
12-pack
Strong lint-free fibers
Swirl and scratch-free
Can last up to 1,200 washes
$49.99 at Amazon
This Black+Decker handheld vacuum is powered by a lithium-ion battery and has a 20.6 oz. capacity. It uses cyclonic action that keeps the filter clean and has a rotating nozzle that can be used for a variety of applications and attachments. Both the filters and bowl are removable and washable. A 2-year limited warranty is also included with your purchase.
Key features
Effective on carpets, car interiors, furniture and more
Weighs 2.6 lbs
Features a 180° rotating nozzle
Cordless – powered by a lithium-ion battery, fully recharges in about 4 hours
2-year limited warranty
$8.85 at Amazon
These Meguiar’s Supreme Shine Foam Applicator Pads can be used for just about any liquid detailing product. They are great at being used to clean wheels, tires, paint, leather, vinyl and rubber.
Key features
4-pack
4” pads
Great for wheels, tires and paint
Can also be used on leather, vinyl and rubber
Intended for hand use
$17.99 at Amazon
The 3D BDX Iron Remover breaks down and removes iron fallout, brake dust and oxidation off of wheels and pain. This product is not only for wheels but also for cleaning tires, exhaust tips and paint.
Key features
16 oz.
Decontaminates fallout from paint
Turns purple when it comes into contact with brake dust
Acid-free
$15.52 at Amazon
The Armor All Extreme Car Tire Shine will have your tires looking brand new. Spraying this onto your tires will give them a wetter look while adding some protection from cracking and fading.
Key features
2 pack of 22 oz. bottles
Smooth and simple application
Lasts up to two weeks
$10.99 at Amazon
Everyone is familiar with Little Tree air fresheners, we’ve all seen them in somebody’s car before. You can have your own variety pack that comes with their 6 most popular scents: black ice, vanillaroma, leather, strawberry, blackberry clove and new car scent.
Key features
6-pack
Variety of high-quality fragrances
One of the most popular car air fresheners
Do I actually need all of these products?
No, you don’t need to buy everything on the list. But a lot of these detailing products cover basic cleaning needs related to a specific part of your vehicle. Make sure you look at the best products you actually plan on using before deciding what to buy.
How to clean the exterior of a car
You can take your car to a traditional car wash, a touchless wash or a self-service wash. You can also wash your own car from home by getting your own soap, wash bucket and sponge or mitt along with a water hose.
How to dry your car
Drying your car is really easy if you have the right towels. Microfiber drying towels won’t scratch your car’s paint and are highly absorbent.
How to clean your wheels and tires
You can clean your rims by spraying wheel cleaner onto them and letting it sit while it breaks down dust, dirt, grime and debris then wiping it off. You can use a tire brush if you have one to clean the rims more thoroughly. Keeping tires clean can be a bit tricky as they are always on the ground but spraying some tire shine on them will give them a clean and wet look for a while.
How to clean your windows
You can clean your interior and exterior windows with a good quality glass cleaner. Window cleaners can be used to clean your side view and rear view mirrors too,
How to clean your seats
Your seats, dashboard, and other non-delicate interior surfaces can be cleaned with a standard interior spray or wipes. Using a vacuum cleaner to clean up loose dirt and debris from your seats and floor before spraying the seats and wiping them down is the best way to start. Using a specialized cleaner for leather, Alcantara or whatever material your seats are is also a great idea.
How to clean your infotainment screens
Interior screens can be cleaned with the same window cleaners used for glass.
