[jason]

Car detailing involves a thorough and complete cleaning and polishing of your car, inside and out. This can include the upholstery, the body of the car, and the tires and wheels. Car detailing takes time and effort!

The Paint: Even though you may have just run the car through a carwash, that doesn’t mean the paint, is clean. There are many contaminants that hang on even through car washings. The paint on the car should feel extremely smooth, with no little bumps or ridges. One way to check is with detailing clay. This will show any contaminants that may still be on your car. When you have your vehicle professionally cleaned, they use chemicals specially treated to deep clean the paint of the car. It is similar to having the paint “exfoliated.”

Car washing: Once you have examined the paint, it is time to wash the car. Be sure not to miss any part of the vehicle. Cleanse the undercarriage as well. Sometimes, scrubbing is necessary.

Polishing: To effectively polish a car, time and elbow grease are required. You want to try to smooth out all of those tiny scratches. There are polishing machines available as well.

Waxing: Once your car is cleaned, and polished, it is time to apply the wax. Cars should be waxed approximately 4 times a year, if not more.

Final touches: Thorough detailing involves applying sealants and protection chemicals to your car. (The upholstery, the tires, all of it.) This is a very important step that many overlook.

Overview: Properly detailing a car yourself will involve approximately 6-8 hours of your time. The results, of course, are well worth it. Many people choose to have their cars professionally detailed. Auto detailers have the system down to an art. They are familiar with the best products and the best techniques to use. Professional detailers have the finest equipment as well to ensure the safety of your car.

There are many parts of a car that get routinely overlooked by the owners. This is a very common situation. Because cars are such a large investment, it is wise to protect your investment. Keeping it clean and protected goes a long way to increase the life and value of your vehicle.

There are many products and accessories on the market should you choose to detail your car yourself. Some people very much enjoy detailing their cars themselves, and become quite good at it! Many others like to dispense with the time and the money needed to detail a car, and leave it to the professionals. Either way, your car will benefit, and you will be able to take much more pride in your vehicle.

Detailed cars are fairly easy to spot on the streets. They have that shine and glow which only comes from fine detailing. Is your car one that makes people do a double take? Is your car fully protected from the elements? These are things you may want to consider. It is your investment, after all.