D.I.Y. - Detail It Yourself: The Car Enthusiast's Guide to a Fantastic Looking Car

The author accomplishes his goal, that is to teach the DIY car detailer to use some professional tricks and tools of the trade. In fact, I think he exceeded that modest goal and created a good guide for the professional as well. Reading this was an eye-opener, since I had little concept of the care and effort taken by a true professional detailer. It makes me wonder how many so-called professional auto detailers take similar pains to treat their work as seriously as the author. I dare say not one in ten. I will be more wary of those I hire to do detail work in the future. No wonder I have been so often disappointed in the past. The industry cries out for true professionals willing to communicate the advantages of using them to potential customers. My expectations are raised.

OMG!!! I had no idea just how much I didn't know!I was just in Home Depot this past weekend and bought "a sponge" to wash my car with - thank goodness I haven't used it yet. I'm taking it back unopened.There is so much I just had no idea about. I thought I was okay going to the auto parts store around the corner - who knew I was actually buying "products of torture" for my car's paint.Joey clearly has significant experience in the car detailing business. Previously I've gone into the auto parts store and not really known which products were best - what should I buy to take care of my car?Now I know. Joey gives a clear list of which exact products he recommends and where you can find them. This is so helpful!I am about to get a new car and this book is going to be my "car care bible".For me I have struggled with getting wax and cleaners on the black rubber / plastic parts of my car. Then it seems impossible to get rid of the mark they have left. Now I know what to do, what products to use and how to do it right.One of the most simple things I found in the book was a small change to the bucket of car wash water that I dip my sponge in. Joey recommends a simple grit grate - so ingenious, as it stops particles floating in the water from getting back into your sponge.The chapter on Common Mistakes really hit home for me - I think I have committed everyone he listed :(If you care about taking care of your car - you gotta get this book.I'm never going into an automated car wash ever again!

REALLY great details and specific instructions on what to use, how to use it, and how to get the most out of it in keeping your ride SHARP! This is an amazing consolidation of really great insights, and specific action steps to keeping your car clean, and well maintained! Joey has done a really great job of gathering his years of experience and clearly laying out what you and I can do, cost effectively, to make our rides sparkle!Really enjoyed the stories too!!

My son-in-law keeps it beside this bed for night time reading. hahaha Loves it.

This is a great book for the introduction of auto detailing and beginners like me. It does a great hob of covering "how to" as well as products and why you do things recommended in the book. Also it is a very easy read.

A very informative read... Although I probably won't use all this information I picked up enough to get a good start.... But who knows? Time and my budget may come together!

For a novice, this is does the job. It is very comprehensive. It covers all important topics, from various washing methods to professional detailing. It offers excellent recommendations on tools and equipment.

This is an excellent book. It teaches you everything you need to know about detailing a motor vehicle. I recommended this book to everyone.

Great book for beginners looking to expand their knowledge on car detailing. Provides a great platform of basic knowledge to build upon if the reader wishes

Good advice on maintaining the car's looks. Advice on products to use could be better.

Very basic... not much meat.... as they say