Question 1

What is detailing?

Accepted Answer

Auto detailing is the process of cleaning and reconditioning the interior and exterior of your car. We clean the car using specialized industry leading tools and products, from top to bottom restoring to like-new conditions as if it just came out of the car showroom! Auto detailing also helps restore the exterior to a showroom shine and install a protective layer to protect from further damage.

Question 2

How often should I detail my vehicle?

Accepted Answer

For a vehicle used daily, our recommendation is to have it detailed at least once every 3 months (so at the start of each season). This is the best practice to maintain the showroom condition of your vehicle, both inside and out. However, it is common to have your vehicle detailed once every 6 months as well. This is more common for seasonal vehicles used only for the spring and summer seasons, and are stored away during the fall and winter.

Having said that, if you like to keep your vehicle super clean all the time, we recommend our quick maintenance details. These are best utilized once every 3-6 weeks and help keep your vehicle looking spotless inside and out all the time!

Question 3

Can scratches be removed from my paint without my car being repainted?

Accepted Answer

It all depends on the depth of the scratch. Usually, if the scratch is within the clear coat, then we can remove it without paint repair. However, you are able to feel the depth of the scratch with your nail, then the scratch may need to be wet-sanded and touched up with paint.

It is important to know a paint correction involves reducing or removing any (minor or major) scratches within the vehicle's paint. All paint corrections are evaluated with a quick and free consultation by one of our professionals. During this consultation we can identify the depth of the scratch(es) and the process it requires to correct.

Question 4

How can I tell if my car needs to be waxed or polished?

Accepted Answer

The best way to tell if your car needs to be waxed is to throw water on it. If it does not bead up with "sheets" of water and only puddles then you're car is due for a wax. Typically, you should wax your car once every 3 months.

The best way to tell if your car needs to be polished is if there are visible swirls, scratches, rust or other minor imperfections such as bird poop or bug etchings that remain on your paint's surface. If you cannot see these imperfections on your vehicle, then the best way is to feel the surface of the paint. If it feels rough, then you need a polish!

Question 5

What is the difference between a hand wash and automatic wash?

Accepted Answer

An automatic wash does not focus on all the details of a thorough exterior car wash. Your car goes through a basic machine wash that does not always get rid of the debris on the car. It does not thoroughly clean your surface, windows, rims and tires. It also does not remove bug splatters from the front bumper. Furthermore, an automatic car wash does not properly dry the exterior of the vehicle to prevent water spots on the paint's surface. It is a quick and basic 5 minute wash.

A hand wash does all of this a more! It usually takes about 45 minutes to complete. First, it involves a paint decontamination which removes bug splatters and bird poop. Then, a foam wash followed by a hand wash covering every inch of the vehicle. Next, we blow and hand dry the vehicle removing all water. This prevents water spots from sitting on your paint's surface. We perform a thorough clean on each of your wheels, handwashing the wheel wells, rims and tires as well as applying tire dressing on all tires. Lastly, the inside and outside of all windows are cleaned and all door jambs are wiped down.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is detailing?

How often should I detail my vehicle?

Can scratches be removed from my paint without my car being repainted?

How can I tell if my car needs to be waxed or polished?

What is the difference between a hand wash and automatic wash?