How to detail a classic car at home and achieve a professional finish

ClassicLine Insurance joins Jack Smyth from Classic Modern Retro for a day in the classic car detailing bay. This video guides you through the process of detailing a classic car and how you can achieve a high-quality finish at home. With hints and tricks on preventing swirls and scratches when washing and polishing, to the best techniques on washing a classic car with older rubber seals and gaps in the bodywork. Watch as Jack details a 1977 TVR 3000M, talking through the products and methods used by the professionals. Have a question on detailing your classic car? Comment below for further hints and tricks. About Classic Modern Retro: Since 2014, Classic Modern Retro has been the go-to studio in the southwest of England for classic car detailing. As experts in classic car detailing, they take all the necessary safety precautions and industry methods to make sure your vehicle will look its best and stay protected inside and out. Core values that ClassicLine shares, having insured Jack's own 1972 Opel Manta for a number of years. For more on classic car detailing, contact Classic Modern Retro : Website: https://www.classicmodernretro.co.uk/ Instagram:   / classic_modern_retro   About ClassicLine Insurance: ClassicLine Insurance is a specialist, independently owned classic car insurance broker. For nearly 40 years, we've been providing comprehensive policies to classic, retro, and modified vehicle owners. ClassicLine prides itself on exemplary customer service, highly competitive premiums, and industry knowledge. For an insurance quote on your classic, retro, or modified vehicle, contact ClassicLine Insurance : https://www.classiclineinsurance.co.uk/ 00:00 – 00:57 Introduction 00:58 – 02:19 Step 1, Best products to use for detailing a classic car 02:19 – 03:37 Step 2, Wheel cleaning 03:38 – 05:34 Step 3, Using snow foam and bug remover on a classic car 05:35 – 07:58 Step 4, Shampoo and washing a classic car to prevent swirls and scratches 07:59 - 09:42 Step 5, Drying methods and finishing products 09:43 – 10:05 Closing words Produced by Classic Modern Retro in association with ClassicLine Insurance. Filming and video production by Vibrant Media.