Detailing has many benefits beyond providing a clean fresh vehicle, it also… 

1. Preserves and correct your exterior paint job
   Many things can contribute to swirl marks and paint dullness; however, auto detailing can help safely remove debris that causes deep scratches to your paint job. Professional grade wax is applied to the exterior to provide an extra layer of protection until your next service. 

 Preserves your upholstery

2. Regardless of the type of upholstery your vehicle has, an auto detail will provide a deep cleaning and will sometimes include protective solvents. For leather surfaces, a protective and moisturizer is applied to prevent cracking and tears. For soft surfaces, a shampoo may be involved to lift stains and a fabric guard applied to prevent future stains. 

3. Enhances car performance
   Detailing is more than just making your car look great, it also involves cleaning out the engine. By removing dust and dirt from your engine, it allows your car to run smoothly and at lowers temperatures.  Engine cleaning is a big benefit of auto detailing that is not provided with a regular car wash.

4. Extends the cars lifespan
   When your engine is clean and running optimally, your car will naturally have a longer life span. The same principal applies to your car’s interior and exterior surfaces.   Your cars paint will last longer with less scratches, swirls or bubbles. Your car’s interior upholstery will be clean and free of deep-set stains or leather tears.

5. Preserves your vehicle’s resale value
   Regular auto details contribute to better paint on the exterior, maintained upholstery, longer life span and a healthy engine which all increase the resale value on your vehicle.

6. Improves the air quality inside your vehicle

If you are not detailing your car regularly, dust will collect over time and stay in your vehicle, your air conditioner and heater will regulate this dust throughout the air. The deep cleaning that an auto detail provides removes dust and allergens from your vehicle, this improves the overall air quality that is being circulated. 

7. Overall appearance
   Auto details clean everything, down to the smallest Crevice of your vehicle. These areas are not cleaned on a suphin regular basis by car washes and can easily generate build up.  When they are cleaned with an auto detail, your car will instantly look better and appear cleaner. It’s all in the details! 

To maintain pristine performance and protect your car it is recommended you get your car detailed every 6-12 months.   The more frequently you get your vehicle detailed, the better maintained your car will be which, will ultimately prolong the lifespan and resell value.

Whether you’re a relatively new car owner or have been for a long time, there’s a chance that professional auto detailing is a mystery.

You might be wondering, “What exactly is car detailing?” and “Why is it so expensive?”. Car detailing requires deep technical expertise, as well as specialized equipment and supplies. Luckily, all that adds up to potentially priceless benefits for your vehicle.

As opposed to a car wash that only focuses on the surface look of your car, car detailing refers to services that extend your vehicle’s overall quality and lifespan. These services are not limited to strictly interior or exterior, but rather any aspect beyond a standard cleaning.

Ultimately, the car detailing process breaks down into a four-step process: remove, correct, protect, and condition. Remove contaminants that Damage Your Car.  After your car is washed clean of dirt and hand-dried with a microfiber towel, it’s essential to remove any surface contaminants that remain on the paint. These substances, such as sap and tar, can cling to the clear coat layer of your car’s paint and damage it, which can expose the colored basecoat to the elements if not treated. Typically, a clay bar is used to remove contaminants, which can restore the feel of the clear coat to an ideal smoothness. contaminants, which can restore the feel of the clear coat to an ideal smoothness. 

Depending on the specific substance, other solvents are used to rid them from your car’s exterior. For example, hard water from sprinklers can leave a mineral residue on your paint that requires a low pH solution to be removed. 

 Correct Scratches and Swirls 

More often than not, scratches and swirls also get in the way of having the shine of an immaculate clear coat. These pesky imperfections originate from improper use of buffers, as well as express car washes. They can be frustrating as a car owner. Proper detailing can make them a worry of the past. 

With paint, polish, and random orbital polishers, professional technicians can remove problem areas and restore that perfect glossy look of your vehicle to the factory standard. 

Protect Your Paint at the Right Level 

Once your car has been cleaned and polished, it’s important to follow up with the right level of clear coat protection. The most common solution for drivers to choose is a carnauba-based wax, which lasts about three months. An intermediate option is paint sealant, which can last 6-12 months and fill in most imperfections with new silicones. 

The best choice as an owner, however, is a ceramic coating, which lasts for two years to a lifetime, by forming a thick sacrificial layer on top of the clear coat to protect it from environmental elements. 

Condition and Extend the Life of Your Interior

After the exterior of your vehicle is meticulously protected, it’s important to turn attention to the interior with the same level of care. Removing embedded pet hair and extracting water stains are crucial for drivers with fabric seat materials. If you have leather upholstery, ensuring that it’s properly cleaned and conditioned is a lot like putting lotion on your skin. They both offer the advantage of protection, while also helping to prevent cracking or other sorts of damage in the future. There are products for removing stains and other materials from carpets, like degreasers and enzyme cleaners. 

By going through each necessary step of a proper car detail, your vehicle can revel in a vast number of benefits. Not only is it more appealing to look at, but the added layers of protection work to increase the overall value if you plan on reselling in the future. 

At the end of the ideal car detailing appointment, you should rest assured of the quality and performance of your vehicle above all else. When you get right down to it, a clean car always feels like a better ride than a dirty one. 

Contact us today for more information or to schedule a detailing service appointment.