Cleaning vs Altering… Where’s the Line? 🚗🤯

When does “cleaning” cross the line into “altering”?

In this episode, we break down a fascinating concept from car inspections that also applies to collectibles:
👉 The difference between honest upkeep and artificial enhancement

Professional graders aren’t punishing care — they’re looking for anything that temporarily boosts appearance in a way that doesn’t reflect true condition.

Key insights:
🚗 Cleaning vs altering — what’s the difference?
🧪 Why additives can hurt authenticity
👀 Grading based on observation, not assumptions
⚖️ The principle of fairness in inspections

The rule is simple:
If it naturally belongs, it’s fine.
If it artificially improves… it’s a problem.

👇 Where do you think the line should be?