Automotive detailing technicians perform a variety of cleaning and restoration tasks on a vehicle, both inside and out, in order to restore it to its original condition or improve its appearance. This may entail thoroughly inspecting a vehicle, maintaining certain components, maintaining and dressing accessories, maintaining the engine bay and trunk, installing antitheft devices, cleaning the interior and exterior of a vehicle, removing stains and dying fabric and leather, applying preventive protectants, sealing and polishing dashboards, waxing and polishing surfaces, touching up paint by hand, applying rustproofing treatments, etc.