Why is detailing necessary?
Your car accumulates numerous particles that can harm the finish. Pollutants, mud, salt, dirt, sand, bugs, tar, rain, sun, etc. are extremely harmful to the paint. Detailing leaves microscopic layers of fine wax particles that provide a deep shine and forming a clear chemical bond that protects the paint and its original clear coat. Detailing guarantees longevity to the paint and retains the value of the vehicle. Professional detailing is not just a luxury, it is an investment that has become a necessity!
Why should I have my vehicle detailed during the winter or when it’s raining?
Contrary to some belief, winter is a very important time to have your vehicle detailed. We all know it’s nice to enjoy your shiny paint, wheels, and glass when the sun is out without contaminants on their surfaces. Some of these contaminants include but are not limited to mud, road tar, grit, grim, salt, acid rain and industrial fallout. When these surfaces are protected with sealant or wax most of the contaminants are repelled away from these surfaces. Any contaminants that are not repelled away are actually sticking to the sealant or wax, not the paint surface therefore can be removed much easier than if your vehicle is not protected.
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A vehicle without a fresh coat of paint sealant or wax is exposed to the brutality of the elements. Exposure to adverse conditions can doom your precious paint to oxidation, scratches, swirl marks and corrosion.
By the time summer rolls around your vehicle is in bad shape. The detailer will have to spend more time cleaning and polishing your vehicle. Its definitely more cost effective to maintain your exterior throughout the year plus you get the luxury of always having a clean car. In order to maintain your vehicle’s finish properly you must have it polished and protected at least twice a year with regular maintenance.
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It’s also very important to keep the interior of your vehicle clean all year. The contaminants from the road can easily get inside and stain your carpets, seats and upholstery. The interior of your vehicle can also create health issues. Over time food particles, mold, mildew, skin oil, and pet hair will turn into bacteria and grow inside your vehicle causing you and your family to get sick. We have had some mini vans in our shop that actually contained the bacteria level of an entire daycare center! Just like your vehicle’s exterior. It’s all about cleaning, protection and maintenance.
What is the difference between wax and paint sealant?
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A wax is a protective coating made from natural carnauba wax (from a Brazilian palm tree) and other types of natural and synthetic polymers that provide superior depth and shine to paint that is otherwise impossible to achieve.
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A paint sealant is similar to a wax but is a completely synthetic blend of polymers made by chemists. Both products enhance your cars appearance and protect it from the elements such as acid rain, road salt, UV rays, corrosion, tar, bug guts and bird droppings.
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Not sure if your vehicle needs to be waxed or sealed? Check out this article to find out tell whether or not your car needs to be waxed or sealed: How To Tell When Your Car Needs Waxed.
What is the difference between waxing and polishing?
Polishing is designed to bring out the gloss. Waxing is for protection. Polishing is what makes the wet-look, deep gloss possible, especially effective on dark-colored cars.
How long a wax lasts depends on a variety of factors such as the environment and how the surface is prepared. Our detailing experts are trained to meet your needs and requests.
How often do I need to wax or polish my car?
It depends on the environmental elements your car typically endures. If your vehicle is kept garaged on a daily basis, then a polish or wax can last as long as four to six months. If your car is kept outdoors under harsh conditions, then it will need to be waxed as often as once a month. As a general rule of thumb, we recommend that a light colored car be polished and waxed at least every two to three months. Dark colored cars on the other hand, will usually require more frequent and specialized attention.
What is Paint Correction?
Paint correction includes removal of all paint imperfections including deep scratches, swirl marks, oxidation, etching, paint overspray, run lines, orange peel, and most surface damage. Paint correction restores the vehicle's finish to an often times better than new state. The most common paint defects are oxidation, swirls, scratches, and UV damage from cause by the sun. Paint defects are caused by improper washing or detailing methods, incorrect use of machine buffers, automatic car washes and neglected contamination such as sap, bird droppings and bug splatter. By compounding and polishing the paint we are able to remove defects permanently and create a high gloss, mirror shine finish.
How To Prepare Your Car To Be Detailed?
Before your appointment please remove all personal belongs from the main interior cabin and trunk. Although I will take the utmost care with anything left inside your vehicle, I cannot be held responsible for any personal items left behind. If you would like the inside of your center console or glove box cleaned please remove all of those items as well. After detailing is a great time for a fresh start and re-organization of what you keep in your vehicle. If you have any magnets on your vehicle please remove those as well. I will not remove any stickers from your car unless requested.