What is car detailing? Professional car detailing is an extremely labor-intensive practice of restoring both the exterior & interior of a vehicle to like new condition. A professional auto detailer performs many commercial grade operations, techniques & procedures according to company standards or client specifications. These services may include performing detail inspections, washing, buffing & waxing to dimmish visual blemishes to the exterior, vacuuming, steam cleaning stains, tire shine, deodorizing & thoroughly sanitizing surface interiors.