Most vehicle owners will tell you that detailing is good for a car, but there is still plenty of auto detailing myths that refuse to die. Here are some of the more common myths that you may have heard as well as the truth behind them. Myth #1: Machine Polishers Damage Paint Jobs Automobile paint jobs are built to last, and they face much bigger threats than a mechanical polisher daily. Dual-action machines are explicitly made to polish a vehicle without damaging its paint job safely, so you won’t have to worry about a thing as long as the device is used correctly. Myth #2: Shiny Cars Don’t Need Detailing There is always more to a car’s appearance than meets the eye, and even a shiny-looking vehicle might need a minor touch-up. A professional auto detailer will be able to tell if a car needs detailing with little more than a single touch. Myth #3: More Expensive Wax Means Better Detailing There are jars of car wax that cost as much as $100, but chances are you do not need anything that expensive to get your car to look its best. An experienced auto detailer can make your vehicle look like new with a $30 jar of wax. It’s all about the job, not the kind of wax that is being used. Any good auto detailer will be able to tell you that. Myth #4: Soft Old Rags Are Best for Detailing a Car Your old flannel shirts and cloth diapers may feel soft to the touch, but they will do more harm than good to your car. Many of the fabrics in these old rags are stitched with polyester thread that can leave small scratches and swirls in a car’s clear coat. To truly get the best shine out of your car, stick with professional microfiber cloths and sponges that are made explicitly to detail a car. Myth #5: Dishwashing Detergent Is Good for Detailing a Car Dishwashing detergent is excellent for removing oil and grease. Unfortunately, it’s also great for removing the wax and polymers that are used to detail a car. When you’re picking up a professional microfiber cloth and sponge that is designed for your car, buy some pH-balanced car soap that will remove dirt and grime while leaving your car wax intact. This article was originally published at RobertTaurosaAuto.com.