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Process of Auto Detailing

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 How long does it take? The time needed to detail your vehicle varies based on the service required. An essential interior package can take as little as two hours, while a more intensive interior package can take as long as 6 hours. A full exterior package usually takes less time than an interior package which leads to the exterior being priced cheaper. An exterior package should take between 2 and 4 hours to complete depending on the service chosen and the size of the vehicle.  The time also varies based on the detailer you choose. An experienced detailer has knowledge of tips and tricks that allows them to thoroughly detail your vehicle in less time than an inexperienced detailer. Choosing your detailer based on the time they spent is not always the best but sometimes it does play a factor in the quality of your service. Someone new to the business is unlikely to complete a thorough detail in 2 hours. This is when it is important to use your best judgment and look at reviews...

How To Choose The Right Detailer

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Tips For Choosing the Right Car Detailer Tip #1 – Do they have Positive Consumer Reviews? This one should be obvious, right? You want to work with a detailed   service with amazing reviews. While the number of reviews will indicate a lot of experience, with professional detailing, the quality will trump volume. When you start your Google search for car detailing, and you find the top 5 in your area, look for businesses that have positive consumer reviews. You want to find a detailing service that has reviews that talk about the actual experience that they had and highlight some key areas. Professionalism, Communication, Education/Knowledge. If you can find a service with all those items mentioned in the reviews, there is a good chance that you will have a similar experience. Now, here is the cherry on the sundae. If they have a lot of reviews that are similar to the positive ones, that’s an indicator that you can trust them with your precious vehicle. Auto detail shops spend years ...

Automatic Car Washes Are Bad News

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Don't let your car look like this: The bad news when it comes to automatic car washes: Automatic car washes are often undermaintanced and use worn-in brushes. Those worn-in brushes are more likely to cause scratches on your vehicle's paint and even damage your car's clear coat. In addition to potential scratches, some automatic car washes use harsh acids that can eat away your car's paint. Those acids are safe to use if they are washed off immediately but automatic car washes often fail to completely rinse off those chemicals. Automatic car washes often fail to give you value for money as well. With the price of car washes, you don't want to leave having damage to your vehicle. Damage to your vehicle can be caused by the brushes used or simply by the inefficiency of the car wash. With automatic car washed failing to properly c lean your car, it leads to damage to your vehicle.  Value for money: While automatic car washes are convenient, you are not getting value for...

Why Detailing?

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Should I get my car detailed? The main focus is that d etailing will  keep your vehicle looking its best , while regular maintenance will keep it running it's best. Detailing protects your exterior paint and interior finishes, removes stains and odors you might not be able to remove yourself, and helps retain your car's resale value.  It's a worthwhile investment for countless practical reasons . Regular detailing is a great way to protect your vehicle from the elements and maintain its value. And, of course, you're left with a sparkling, clean car as well. Should I hire a professional? Although you may think that performing car detailing yourself will save you money,  having it done by a professional actually saves you in the long run .  Professional detailers do an amazing job in exterior detailing and interior detailing. They clean, wax, and provide paint correction services to the car's exterior. Car detailing will  decrease the rate of wear and tear on your...

What is a Clay bar?

What is a clay Bar?     Adding a clay bar package to your next detail can help protect the paint of your car and make your car look the best it can. The overall purpose of a clay bar is to remove embedded contaminants from your vehicle. This includes the vehicle's paint, windows, trim, and wheels. A regular wash of your vehicle is unable to remove the containment that clay can. Clay bars work to grab ahold of containments that become stuck or embedded in your vehicle. Clay bars easily remove containments such as water spots, brake dust, metal, over-spray, tar, sap, and more.  When to add a clay bar service?       If the surface of your vehicle feels rough after washing, it means you have embedded contaminants on your paint. If left alone those contaminants will begin to destroy the exterior of your vehicle. Another reason to get your vehicle clayed is if you become a victim of paint overspray. If this happens taking your vehicle to someone that is experienc...