Hand Wash Only! A Beginner’s Guide to Detailing
Car enthusiasts all over the world know that washing their vehicle by hand – ‘Hand Wash Only’ is the best way to keep it looking its best.
In recent times ‘detailing‘ has become the buzz word in the world of car washing – a term that describes car care best practice. Now a new book seeks to demystify the processes offering an essential guide for any car lover.
‘Hand Wash Only’ is a comprehensive 144-page hardback book offering expert insight into detailing and car care – it is an ideal companion for the enthusiast, beginner or experienced detailer.
Published by PD Publishing, written by Bert Youell and edited by Ian Sealey of PRO Detailer Magazine, ‘Hand Wash Only’ provides an answer to the question of how the term ‘detailing’ first entered the automotive vernacular in the mid-2000s and offers an easy-to-understand explanation into the equipment and products used, and every stage of the various processes involved.
With essential kit in hand, readers are guided through each important stage of detailing, from the wash process as a whole to the finer points of decontamination, paint polishing, paint protection, interior cleaning, and anything else designed to make a car look great.
Illustrated with hundreds of images and explained in clear language, ‘Hand Wash Only’ attempts to turn any car enthusiast into an expert detailer dedicated to keeping their vehicle looking its absolute best.
Via expert step-by-step guides and top tips readers will be armed with the knowledge they need to master the dark art of detailing, and once they have done so this book will continue to serve as vital reference material for the future.
‘Hand Wash Only’ is available to purchase now for £12.95 from
Bert Youell, PRO Detailer Magazine:
“Having run PVD – the UK trade association for detailers – since 2012 and edited PRO Detailer Magazine since 2015, I wanted to put together a book that brought professional detailing techniques to the home enthusiast, allowing normal people to look after their own cars using the techniques of the professionals.“
“With so much unaudited information available online, we were keen to put something together that is both authoritative and unbiased, while retaining the accessibility and fun-factor of what has come before. It’s been three years in the making and much more involved than I first thought, but finally we have everything you need to know about detailing in a handy pocket guide stuffed with photos and tips that anyone can use.”
Facts in brief:
• Comprehensive guide to detailing ideal for beginners and experts alike
- Complied by Bert Youell and Ian Sealey of PRO Detailer Magazine
- Essential equipment explained from entry-level to professional grade kit
- Each important stage of detailing demystified using clear language and hundreds of illustrative images
- Step-by-step guides and expert tips
- Details of resources for professional and amateur detailers
- Hardback, 144 pages, £12.95
- ISBN 978-1-8384112-5-1
- Order from www.prodetailermagazine.com
