Auto 03 Jun, 2025 Here’s How to Make Your Car Look Like It Just Left the Lot I still remember the first time I detailed my car by hand. I didn’t have fancy gear or pro-level experience—just a bucket, a bottle of soap, and a stubborn streak that said, "I can do this myself." A couple of hours later, my car looked like it had rolled off the lot. And let me tell you, that feeling? Totally worth it.