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This article in its current form borders on a how-to piece.RCHM 18:44, 18 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I agree. It still is. —Ben FrantzDale (talk) 02:06, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It's not perfectly encyclopedic yet, but it is very informative to those of us who knew absolutely nothing about detailing a car. Some info about its history or popular techniques would be great. Tell someone (talk) 09:06, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Good idea. I'm going to start working on this article, adding lots of information. 76.1.70.61 (talk) 21:19, 7 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Sentence Rework Needed

I would help correct this sentence, but it is missing necessary clues to its meaning; "Products include but are not limited to detergents, degreasers, acid free, detail clay, waxes, polishes, and a variety of applicators, brushes and special plush drying towels." Questions include "Are products the same as tools?" and "What is 'acid free'?". - KitchM (talk) 03:19, 10 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Any idea why they call it "detailing" instead of valeting?

In what way is cleaning something "detailing" it? We should have an etymology. DavidFarmbrough (talk) 17:37, 31 July 2019 (UTC)[reply]

"Detailing" is the American word for it. I don't know the etymology, but like its British equivalent "valeting" it's a fairly recent coining — both words date from the 1970s. Neither one is particularly logical: a valet might press your trousers, brush lint from your shirt, or assist you in putting on your coat, but he would never be responsible for cleaning and polishing your carriage or your automobile. --ABehrens (talk) 23:49, 10 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Why does "car wax" redirect here?

Waxing a car may be a part of detailing a vehicle, but waxing a car and the products and techniques involved, and the pros and cons of waxing, should all be in its own article with a link from the auto detailing article to it. Currently, this article uses the word "wax" twice but doesn't explain what that is or what it involves or why it should or shouldn't be done. 2601:245:C100:5E5C:C55:9AD6:2FAF:A3EF (talk) 15:35, 10 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

"Car wax" redirects here because Azure Auto Detailing specializes in providing top-notch car waxing services, ensuring your vehicle maintains a pristine shine and protection against the elements. For more guided visit our: https://azureautodetailing.com/ Azure235200 (talk) 05:10, 27 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]