r/AutoDetailing

171K archived posts · Jun 2011 – Sep 2026

AutoDetailing: The Detailer's Domain

r/AutoDetailing

The best place on Reddit for all things detailing. Cars, planes, boats, and more. Dive in and make every detail count!

Created Jun 4, 2011

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171KArchived posts

Welcome to r/AutoDetailing

The best place on Reddit for all things detailing. Cars, planes, boats, and more. Dive in and make every detail count!

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Rules:

Rule 1 - Be Kind, Be Respectful

Remember the human behind the screen. Focus on sharing your passion for detailing positively and respectfully. Toxicity, harassment, or hate in any form isn't tolerated.

Rule 2 - Focus on Detailing

This community focuses on detailing vehicles like cars, boats, and planes. Detailing is a systematic approach involving thorough cleaning and finishing to maintain or elevate a vehicle's appearance.

Discussions should revolve around detailing (which includes cleaning, protecting, and minor cosmetic improvements) as well as products, tools, and outcomes.

Rule 3 - No Repair Work

Note that while detailing includes a range of cosmetic care, it does not extend to repairs (interior, exterior, bodywork, or mechanical.)

Posts about crash damage, significant panel repairs, painting, rust treatment, interior trim and fabric repairs, mechanical fixes, and so on all fall outside our scope.

For repair advice, consider this list of alternative subreddits.

Rule 4 - Utilize Available Resources

Before posting, please utilize existing resources (e.g., HTAD wiki, searching the subreddit, Google, etc.) to find answers to your questions.

Common questions with easily findable answers will be redirected.

Rule 5 - Show Your Work

When seeking assistance, share what you've already tried or researched. This helps the community provide targeted advice and ensures posts contribute new insights and solutions.

For posts showcasing vehicle cleaning results, we require both 'Before' and 'After' images. This allows the community to appreciate the transformation and effort involved. Posts with only 'After' photos, or without a clear comparison, are removed.

Rule 6 - Be Clear, Be Relevant

Ensure content is unique, accurate, and formatted for easy reading.
Post only high-resolution pictures and videos.
Stay on topic in posts and comments, and avoid threadjacking.
No NSFW content.
No misleading titles, unverified claims, duplicate content, or other low-quality issues.

Rule 7 - No Local or Pricing Questions

Due to this subreddit's size and international nature, we do not allow posts seeking local service provider recommendations or product availability. For local inquiries, use local/regional subreddits.

Similarly, requests for pricing evaluations on detailing services are not permitted due to the significant variation in costs based on location and other factors. We recommend contacting local professionals directly for the most accurate and relevant pricing information.

Rule 8 - No Spam, No Selling

Spam and direct sales are prohibited. This includes selling or advertising chemicals, tools, supplies, etc. URL shorteners and affiliate links are not allowed in posts or comments; always use the original URL.

However, exceptions are made for:

Community-organized sales events, such as group buys approved by moderators
Use of official URL shorteners by the originating company (e.g., amzn.com for Amazon)

Rule 9 - Responsible Self-Promotion

Self-promotion must be balanced with organic engagement. Read more about Rule 9 in the wiki here.

Rule 10 - No Politics or Political Content

Keep discussions free of political topics, references to political figures, or content that could be seen as politically charged.

With mod approval, exceptions may apply to topics directly impacting auto detailing.

Rule 11 - English-Only Content

All posts and comments must be in English to ensure clear communication and accessibility for our community members.

Rule 12 - Moderator Discretion Applies

We acknowledge that not every situation fits neatly within these guidelines.

Moderators reserve the right to make rule exceptions based on the content's unique value, relevance, or potential impact on the community. This flexibility ensures our subreddit remains dynamic and responsive to its members' interests and the evolving nature of detailing.

We appreciate your understanding that moderation is not always black and white.

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