While you can’t completely avoid normal wear and tear on your car, regular cleaning and detailing will help keep it looking like new and improve your resale value. Luckily, auto detailing is a project that’s fairly easy for you to do yourself. Here are 10 pro tips to help you get started: Brush Out the Air Vents with Ease Your air vents collect dust and debris, but the spaces are so small that it can be hard to clean them. Use a long-bristled paintbrush, a fluffy makeup brush or a foam painting sponge to clean them out with ease. Deep Clean Your Upholstery Vacuum your floors and carpet upholstery, then use a portable carpet cleaning machine to clean out embedded dirt and grime.