🧰 Materials Needed:

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• 3 buckets (2 with grit guards)

• Power washer

• Foam cannon

• Car wash soap

• Wash mitts

• Glass wash mitt with stick

• Drying towels

• Squeegee (glass only)

• Invisible Glass Cleaner (Can)

• Quick detailer or waterless wash spray

• Tire shine spray

• Tire shine brush

• Waffle weave glass towels

• Black microfiber (rim rag)

🛠 Step-by-Step Instructions to Properly Wash Your Tesla Like I Did When I Used to Be a Part of the Team:

1. Prepare Your Buckets and Foam Cannon

• Bucket 1 (Water Only): Fill with plain water and insert a grit guard. Place your paint wash mitts into this bucket.

• Bucket 2 (Soap + Water): Add 5–8 ounces of car soap and fill with water. Leave your wash mitt in the water bucket until needed.

• Bucket 3 (Glass Mitt Bucket): Add 5–8 ounces of car soap and fill with water. Place your glass wash mitt into this bucket (no grit guard needed).

• Foam Cannon: Mix your foam cannon with a 1:8 ratio of soap to water. Prepare it but do not attach it to the power washer yet.

2. Initial Rinse

• Rinse the entire car using the power washer.

• Top to Bottom: Always rinse from the roof downwards.

• Don’t forget to rinse the rims thoroughly as well.

3. Foam Cannon Application

• Attach the foam cannon to the power washer.

• Completely coat the vehicle with foam, including wheels and trim.

4. Glass Washing

• Using the glass wash mitt stick, clean all windows only.

• Important: Never cross-contaminate — keep the glass wash mitt away from painted surfaces.

5. Paint Washing

• Remove your wash mitt from the water bucket, dip it into the soap bucket.

• Wash one panel at a time using side-to-side motions (never circular, to avoid scratches).

• After each panel:

  • Rinse mitt in the plain water bucket to remove dirt.

  • Re-dip into soap bucket to re-lubricate.

6. Final Rinse

• After the entire vehicle is hand-washed, rinse off all soap thoroughly using the power washer.

7. Glass Drying

• Use a squeegee only on glass surfaces to remove most water.

• Do not use the squeegee on paint — it can cause micro-marring.

8. Body Drying

• Use clean, high-quality drying towels to gently dry the rest of the car.

• Work top to bottom to minimize dirt transfer.

🚪 Now Switch to Interior Detailing before finishing!

(Complete the interior detail section first, then return here for finishing touches.)

✨ Finishing Touches After Interior Work:

9. Glass Cleaning (Final Pass)

• Spray Invisible Glass cleaner onto waffle weave towels.

• Clean the exterior windows using the method described in the Interior Detailing section.

10. Quick Detailer / Waterless Wash Final Wipe

• Lightly mist quick detailer or waterless wash onto each panel.

• Use two towels:

  • One towel to gently spread and wipe the product.

  • One towel to buff dry and remove any streaks.

✅ Remember: A little goes a long way for this product — avoid oversaturating.

11. Tire Shine and Rim Touch-Up

• Spray tire shine onto the brush, not directly onto the tires.

• Brush tires in counterclockwise motions to evenly coat.

• Using a black microfiber towel:

  • Wipe any brake dust from the rim covers.

  • Rub any excess tire shine into the rims to create a rich, clean finish without over-greasing.

🎉 Congratulations!

✅ You have now completed a professional-grade Tesla Exterior Detailing!

Recommended products: 

• 3 buckets (2 with grit guards)

• Power washer

• Foam cannon

• Car wash soap

• Wash mitts

• Glass wash mitt with stick

• Drying towels

• Squeegee (glass only)

• Invisible Glass Cleaner (Can)

• Quick detailer or waterless wash spray

• Tire shine spray

• Tire shine brush

• Waffle weave glass towels

• Black microfiber (rim rag)

Properly detail and wash your Cybertruck the right way!

🧰 Materials Needed:

• Everything in the Exterior Wash Guide drop down menu above

• Cybertruck-specific cleaning sponges

• Bar Keepers Friend liquid

🛠 Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Initial Full Vehicle Wash

• Begin by performing a full exterior wash exactly as outlined in our Tesla Exterior Wash Guide above this drop down menu.

• This includes rinsing, foaming, mitt washing (side-to-side only), drying glass with a squeegee, towel drying the body, and performing a preliminary exterior cleaning.

✅ At this point, your Cybertruck should be clean and ready for the next stage.

2. Prepare for Stainless Steel Treatment

• It is strongly recommended to have a second person assist you during this phase to prevent potential staining or etching.

3. Applying Bar Keepers Friend to the Cybertruck

• Apply a liberal amount of Bar Keepers Friend directly onto a Cybertruck-specific cleaning sponge.

• Working panel by panel, rub the surface strongly using firm, consistent left-to-right motions.

✅ Do not use circular motions — always rub horizontally to maintain the uniform grain of the Cybertruck’s stainless steel finish.

4. Immediate Rinse Process

• As you scrub each panel, your helper must immediately follow behind you and rinse the panel thoroughly with the power washer.

• Important:

  • Do not allow Bar Keepers Friend to sit on the stainless steel surface — the acidic nature of the cleaner can etch or stain the metal if not rinsed off quickly.

✅ Work as a team: one person scrubs, the other rinses instantly.

5. Final Wash

• Once all panels have been treated and rinsed:

  • Perform a quick exterior wash again (similar to a regular hand wash).

  • Focus on ensuring all chemical residues are removed.

  • You do not need to do a full intensive foam and mitt scrub at this stage — a quick soap wash and final rinse is sufficient.

✅ This final wash neutralizes any remaining cleaner on the Cybertruck’s surface.

6. Final Drying

• Dry the Cybertruck thoroughly using clean drying towels.

• Avoid letting water sit to prevent any spotting or minor staining on the stainless steel.

🎉 Congratulations!

✅ You have successfully detailed and polished your Tesla Cybertruck’s exterior with safe, professional methods.

📄 Tesla Interior Detailing Guide

Keeping your Tesla’s interior clean enhances comfort, preserves material quality, and protects your investment over time.
Follow this detailed step-by-step guide to professionally clean every part of your Tesla’s cabin.

🛠 Materials Needed:

• Interior microfiber cloths

• Interior detailing spray

• Glass waffle cloths (must be waffle pattern)

• Invisible Glass Cleaner (aerosol can)

• Carpet and upholstery cleaner with built-in brush

• Arm & Hammer Deodorizer Spray (air freshener)

• Wet and dry vacuum

🧰 Important Note Before Starting:

If you are performing an exterior wash first,
✅ Complete steps 1–8 of the Exterior Wash Guide before starting your interior detail.
✅ This ensures the exterior is fully dried and prevents cross-contamination inside the cabin.

🛠 Step-by-Step Tesla Interior Cleaning Process:

1. Preparation

✅ Open all doors to allow easy access and ventilation.
✅ Dry the door jambs thoroughly if you did not already do so after the exterior wash.

2. General Surface Cleaning

✅ Spray interior cleaner lightly onto your microfiber cloth (do not oversaturate).

✅ Start with the driver’s door:

• Wipe all interior door panels, handles, armrests, and storage compartments.

• Clean the plastic trim near the door base (between carpet and door).

✅ Repeat this door-by-door, moving clockwise around the vehicle.

✅ Next, move to the dashboard and center console:

• Clean all hard surfaces like the dashboard, cupholders, gear selectors, and storage compartments.

• Wipe all nooks, crannies, and edges where dust collects.

✅ Use a fresh rag when moving from door surfaces to interior components to avoid dirt smearing.

3. Cleaning the Touchscreen

✅ Use a brand new, clean glass waffle cloth with no chemicals applied.

✅ Lightly dampen the cloth with a small drop of water (do not soak it).

✅ Clean the screen gently using side-to-side motions.
✅ Immediately dry the screen with a second fresh dry cloth to prevent streaks.

4. Cleaning Contact Surfaces (Leather)

✅ Wipe down:

• Steering wheel

• Seats

• Armrests

✅ Use an interior cloth with a small amount of interior spray.
✅ Be gentle to preserve the leather’s finish.

5. Removing Upholstery Stains (If Needed)

✅ Use carpet and upholstery cleaner with the built-in brush.
✅ Target any stained areas of the seats, carpets, or headliner.

✅ Lightly scrub with the brush and then dry with a clean cloth.

6. Glass Cleaning (Interior)

✅ Start with the windshield:

• Work half from the driver's seat, and half from the passenger seat.

• Spray a lot of Invisible Glass Cleaner onto a waffle glass cloth (your “wet rag”).

• Wipe left-to-right across the windshield.

• Immediately follow with a dry waffle cloth using the same motion to prevent streaks.

✅ Repeat this technique for:

• The interior side of the glass roof (if equipped)

• The interior door windows

✅ Important: Use separate cloths for wet and dry to ensure streak-free results.

7. Carpet and Mat Cleaning

✅ For carpet mats:

• Remove all mats from the vehicle.

• Shake them out to remove loose dirt.

• Vacuum the mats thoroughly.

• Spray carpet cleaner liberally (allow the carpet to become semi-wet).

• Scrub with the built-in brush.

• Vacuum again to remove loosened dirt and cleaner residue.

• Allow mats to air dry for several minutes.

✅ For rubber mats:

• Take mats to the wash bay.

• Foam them heavily with car soap via foam cannon.

• Allow to dwell for a few minutes.

• Pressure rinse thoroughly.

• Allow them to dry completely before reinstalling.

8. Cabin Floor and Trunk Vacuuming

✅ While mats are drying, vacuum the interior cabin thoroughly:

• Floors

• Under seats

• Trunk space

✅ After vacuuming:

• Lightly mist the built-in carpets with Arm & Hammer Deodorizer Spray.

• Once dry mats are ready, mist them as well before reinstalling.

✅ The baking soda formula helps neutralize existing odors and prevent future odors from forming.

9. Trunk and Frunk Detailing

✅ Trunk (Rear Storage):

• Remove all items.

• Wipe down all plastic surfaces with interior spray and cloth.

• Vacuum trunk carpeting.

• Spray carpet cleaner if needed and vacuum again.

✅ Frunk (Front Storage):

• Vacuum thoroughly.

• Wipe down any plastic surfaces with interior spray and a clean cloth.

🎉 Congratulations!

✅ Your Tesla’s interior is now cleaned professionally,
✅ protected against stains and odors,
✅ and ready for fresh, enjoyable driving!

Recommended Products: 

• Interior microfiber cloths

• Interior detailing spray

• Glass waffle cloths (must be waffle pattern)

• Invisible Glass Cleaner (aerosol can)

• Carpet and upholstery cleaner with built-in brush

• Arm & Hammer Deodorizer Spray (air freshener)

• Wet and dry vacuum

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