Show Car Detail-Paint Management
At Show Car Detail we are different and our customers and their cars appreciate that.
Let’s talk about detailing cars and the differences and what that means for your car.
A proper detail of any vehicle takes time, proper technique, and quality products to make a detail worth investment. Your typical wash and wax shops use a machine to wash your car with brushes and cloths that touch hundreds of cars each and everyday. These car washes are fine for most people that don’t care about the final finish on the car. These washes leave scratches and left over dirt on the paint. After the wash an attendant dries your half washed car with a towel used on prior cars. If you paid for a “detail” your car gets a coat of bulk wax applied with less than paint friendly applicators. These wash shops buy in bulk and while this wax is cheaper and faster it rarely lasts more than a couple of weeks before it breaks down. This is a detailed vehicle to most people and unfortunately, we have come to expect and accept this method.
Here is where we are different. First and foremost, detailing is about paint management. All car paints are different and knowing those differences allow us to customize a paint and finish maintenance system for your car. We consult with you on your vehicle. We will discuss everything from stain removal on the interior to the final finish you desire on the exterior. We’ll discuss the process for scratch removal, proper tire and wheel cleaning as well as glass cleaning and maintenance. Once you are comfortable we’ll begin our process.
You can rest assured we take great steps to ensure your car gets proper care and attention. No jewelry or cell phones will be worn during the detail process. We wear an apron so that there is no chance for an accidental scratch while detailing your vehicle. We hand wash your vehicle and use quality wash mitts, compressed air, and clean micro fiber towels to dry the vehicle. After the drying process the mitts and towels are not used again. The next step is to clean the paint by claying the surface to remove bonded contaminants such as fallout, overspray and rail dust. This step is like deep cleaning that leaves the paint clean and smooth. Most shops skip this step and that means wax applied will be protecting the dirt left on the paint. Once we have the paint perfectly clean and properly prepared, we use a cleaner or polish to remove scratches and swirls. After the paint is meticulously prepared it is ready for a sealant. A properly applied sealant must cure on the car for best performance. A quality sealant will last 4-6 months where wax will last a month or less in our climate. After a proper detail you should be able to feel the difference in the vehicles finish and the appearance should be reflective.
When you arrive to pick up your car we will discuss what we found, the paint condition and proper care to get the most out of your investment.
In order to ensure our work meets our expectations we offer free follow up washes with some of our packages .This benefits you and us…we want to ensure our initial paint management program is meeting your expectations and you get a hand wash and paint inspection.
Stop by and we would be happy to do a demonstration for you on your own vehicle. It’s a real eye opener!
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