The Cardinal Rules of Detailing 1. Protection from Potential Health Hazards, work safe. As in all things, allow common sense to prevail and proceed with due caution 2. Always choose the least intrusive product, it is preferable to polish 2-3 times to restore the paint film surface than to use an unnecessarily abrasive machine polish / foam pad combination. 3. Proper washing and paint surface drying, these techniques are the best way to avoid the need for polishing. 4. It cannot be emphasized enough ‘Apply products very sparingly’ Ease of product removal is inversely proportional to the amount used 5. Diagnosis is the key, not guess work 6. Always choose the least intrusive product, it is preferable to polish 2-3 times to restore the paint film surface than to use an unnecessarily abrasive machine polish / foam pad combination. 7. Become educated on what different materials are used in vehicles and how to tell the differences between them 8. Before using a cleaning product a detailer needs to know the material they are working on, what they are trying to remove and wither the product chosen is compatible with the material and will not damage it. 9. After checking the pH value of the cleaner , always carry out a pre-test spot procedures before using a cleaning product 10. Always select a chemical / cleaner that are biodegradable, environmentally friendly and safe to use by observing any precautions recommended so that they won’t harm you, your vehicle or the environment
