Everything You Need to Know about Car Detailing
What is Car detailing?
Car detailing refers to the thorough cleaning of the interior and exterior of a vehicle. Car detailing is a crucial aspect of maintaining a car’s cleanliness and condition.
When a vehicle is recently detailed, it enhances its appearance, making a favorable impression and elevating the driving experience
Car detailing plays a crucial role in eliminating unpleasant odors caused by spills, food remnants, or other sources. This enhances the comfort of all passengers and minimizes the likelihood of severe staining or damage to carpet, headliner, interior plastics, and various other interior components. In addition, auto detailing applies to the exterior components like restoring plastic trim from drying out by harsh UV rays or applying a ceramic sealant to your vehicles paintwork to boost hydrophobic properties or increase gloss and shine.
For example, we will thoroughly scrub down all leather, plastic, rubber, and vinyl, shampoo carpets, mats, and scrub down any other interior surfaces. We are meticulous in cleaning all interior surfaces. A vacuum is also utilized in this process, forced air to remove stubborn debris in crevices and finally a premium interior protectant is added revitalize your interior back to factory look and feel.
the Detail Freak’s general methods & steps in interior/exterior car detailing
(steps and methods may vary based on condition and desired services)
Firstly, we begin the detail with a thorough vacuuming of the seats, trunk space, floorboards, floor mats, etc. To address inaccessible areas that cannot be cleaned with a vacuum, forced air is utilized.
Brushing, agitation, and steam cleaning are methods employed to cleanse carpets, floor mats, vinyl, leather, rubber and plastic areas. The mats undergo a meticulous cleaning process to eliminate any stains and imperfections that may have built up over the previous years. In order to enhance efficiency, it is advisable to utilize a steam cleaner or carpet extractor to effectively remove stubborn stains. When the leather is dehydrated, employing a specialized leather conditioner can enhance the effectiveness of the cleaning process.
Glass Cleaning – Glass is cleaned using ammonia free products designed to be safe for human contact and safe for tinted windows. Our streak free window cleaning ensures the driver’s visibility remains clear of grime or buildup on interior and exterior windows.
Re-Vacuuming and Wiping – It is crucial to re-vacuum immediately after the initial vacuuming. All dirt within the interior cabin is eliminated. To ensure cleanliness, dashboards and windows should be thoroughly wiped using a clean cloth and a suitable cleaning detergent.
Fresh scent – Lastly, a pleasant fragrance is applied to the interior to encapsulate a brand new vehicle smell and experience.
We then move into the exterior by starting with deep cleaning all areas of the wheel. This includes the spokes, barrels, rubber and fender wells. We then apply a spray wax to produce hydrophobic properties and gloss to your wheels.
Rinse, Foam Bath, Hand Wash- Thoroughly rinse the vehicle after cleaning the wheels then apply a thick layer a ph neutral soap to the paint. After letting the soap marinate, rinse the vehicle. Re-apply foam and begin with a premium hand wash. Rinse down the vehicle and apply spray wax.
Drying- After applying a spray wax to the vehicle we dry using high GSM towels and forced air to completely dry the car.
Tire shine, trim shine- We apply non-sling UV protecting tire and trim shine to rubber and plastics of the exterior to ensure a long lasting factory finish on exterior pieces.
Contact us today to schedule your next mobile car wash.
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@ The Detail Freak Team
