"Why a detail?"
  • One of the bigger investments that we make.
  • Vehicle will look better, last longer, clean easier and age less.
  • The negative and aging effects of time, nature, atmospheric conditions, etc. on surfaces can be prevented with routine maintenance and detailing
  • When it's time to sell, the car will sell quicker, easier, and at its highest possible resale value!
  
"Why a professional?"
  • Today’s vehicles are made up of a multitude of surfaces and compositions that each require their own processes and cleaning agents to clean, rejuvenate, and protect them properly.
     Surfaces : Paint, windows, exterior trim panels, tires, wheels, jams, interior panels, seats, etc.
     Compositions:  Rubber, plastic, chrome, glass, aluminum, wood, leather, vinyl, suede, cloth, acrylic, etc.

" What harsh conditions?"
Outside elements and substances wreak havoc on on the clear-coat with oxidation, scratches general clear-coat damage.
          *Ultra violet rays       *Smog         
         *Fallout- emissions from   your exhaust, road tar,etc.     
         *Bug carcass' (breaks clear-coat down)                                                     
         *Rain (water pressure from paints reduces life of wax)
         *Bird feces (eats and etches clear-coat)                                   
         *Gasoline          *Oil         *Brakes fluid    *Tree sap
         *Calcified Hard Water ( water for sprinklers, etc. has iron 
             and calcium  deposits that adhere  to  your clear-coat ).
        *Chemicals in the air (paint overs-pray, silicone, cleaning agents, etc.)
"What if I don't?"
  • Oxidation of the clear-coat and possible total loss can be very costly ranging from $800-$3,000 to repair to factory standards depending on where it occurs.
  • Leather Damage-cracked, ripped, or damaged leather can cost anywhere from $600-$2,000 to repair or replace
  • Bug damage to the clear-coat (usually occurring 36 hrs after contact)
  • Damage to the clear-coat resulting from a build-up of surface contaminants on the paint, such as paint over-spray
  • Dirt and grime buildup throughout interior and exterior
  • Hard water spots (water spots on paint that only come off when a high speed
  • Headlight haze
  • Rubber oxidation
"How often should I wash my car?"
  • Manufacturers suggest washing the car at least every two weeks.
"How often does my paint need to be waxed?"
  • Manufacturers suggest a wax application at least every 2-3 months. I do mine once a month and the car never ages!
"How often should the interior be cleaned?"
  • All carpet, leather, rubber, plastic, and vinyl surfaces need to be vacuumed, cleaned, and dressed/conditioned once a month.  Accumulated dirt and debri stuck in crevices can actually damage the material  (leather, fabric, carpet).
"When is it time to get the car buffed?"
               Potential signs:
  • Hazing of clearcoat (Opaque finish)
  • Sheathing of water (water doesn't bead up)
  • Visible hard water spots -Car has been sprayed with sprinkler water (iron and calcium deposits in water adhere to the acryllic clearcoat)
  • Visible clearcoat scratches
"What is oxidation?"
  • It is the breaking down of the acrylic (plastic) clear-coat
"How do I know my paint is oxidized?"
  • Cloudiness of clear-coat and the clear-coat appears to have alot less shine than when new
  • You can wipe your finger on the paint and have some residual paint on your finger
"Why is machine ( orbitol waxing ) better than hand waxing?"
  • For starters, you can't replicate the consistent motions of a buffer
  • They don't leave swirls (swirls result only from a bad high speed buffing job)
  • The wax isn't worked into the paint like is needed
  • You can remove light scratches without causing more by over-exerted force on paint
  • The final result is significantly better with a buffer
" Whats the difference between orbitol and high-speed buffing?"
              There is alot of preconceived notions about machine waxing your car that are wrong.Orbital buffer's pads both rotate and go up and down and have a significant less revolutions per minute.  They are used when the car needs a simple application of wax.  High speed buffers are just that: they have much higher revolutions per minute and are used for scratch removal and heavy oxidation removal.  These can cause damage if not done by a professional.  For instance clear-coat burning and swirls