Ultimate Auto Detailing Projects (Paperback)

by David H Jacobs Jr (Author) "Many detailers and automotive enthusiasts have successfully used the tools, materials, and supplies featured in the following projects..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Today's detailer wants bite-sized projects they can tackle in a few hours on the weekend. They also appreciate knowing exactly how much time and what supplies need to be arranged beforehand so they are not surprised halfway through a hands-on procedure. This book is, first and foremost a tool. The book explains all the techniques and products needed, lays out detailed schedules, and explains the cost in time. By allowing readers to stop the progression of projects wherever or whenever they wish, this book appeals to a wide range of readers. The crisp, all-color photography demonstrates the results that can be achieved through proper detailing and helps illustrate the techniques that anyone can use to make their car look good as new.

"Jacobs, who has a number of similar books under his belt and was a professional detailer, desribes here 61 different projects, complete with time and cost estimates and ranked by difficulty level. This way it is practically impossible to bite off more than you can chew."

"The instructions are admirably clear, highlighting possible problems, and are supplemented by an abundance of photos. There is really no doubt how what to do when." - January/February THE FLYING LADY

"My first thought when I saw this publication was that I really didn’t want to read another book that tells me how to wash my car. How to wash a car is certainly included but that’s something of an understatement. In fact, there are 20 pages on washing your car. There is Basic Vehicle Wash, Doorjambs, Hoods and Trunk Edges, Removing Tree Sap, Brightwork, Tyres and Wheels, Vinyl Tops and Convertibles, Removing Stickers and Underbody. There is enough information on washing your car to keep the avid car washer busy for 8 hours plus. I’m tired already, but next comes interior detailing including using cotton buds to clean around heater vents and aerosol dust busters to blow away hard-to-get-at dust around dashboards. Then, the discussion moves under the bonnet and on to polishing, glass, underbody and lastly, rejuvenation. Actually it’s quite a revealing book that will assist both the experienced and novice detailer." - AUSTRALIAN CLASSIC CAR November 2004

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; First edition (September 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760314489
• ISBN-13: 978-0760314487
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #98,757 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars just for the basics, August 26, 2007

By	Matthew Whissel - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you have ever washed a car before, this book is not for you. This book is made for someone who has never washed a car in there life. I am still shopping for a more advanced book, this is not it. Very good for a beginner though.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Tips, March 22, 2007

By	Thomas W. Lucas - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

There are a few good tricks revealed in this book. Proper techniques are detailed. I love keeping my car looking new - this book recommends some methods for doing so.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Common sense, September 30, 2005

By	M. E. MOORE (Tucson AZ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you been around cars most of this is just common sense with some good tips. Not a book I would keep maybe just read and share with others. B-