What exactly is detailing?
Auto detailing (from English – 'automotive detailed processing') is a meticulous process of cleaning, restoring, and protecting a vehicle’s exterior and interior. It includes deep cleaning, correction of necessary elements, and the application of special products to preserve the achieved result. Every centimeter and detail is refined, making the car appear as close to new as possible – regardless of its previous condition or year of manufacture.
Auto detailing is divided into two main categories – exterior (exterior finish) and interior (interior finish) care. Thanks to this comprehensive approach, you will be able to prepare your vehicle for sale, exhibition, or simply for personal use. Furthermore, it helps to protect the car from premature wear and preserves its value for resale..
Exterior
Exterior detailing – maximum improvement, restoration, and protection of the visual appearance of the body with an individual approach to each vehicle considering the client’s wishes and desired final result.
- Thorough washing of the car. Body, tires, rims, windows, wheel arches, and all other hard-to-reach places. Complete cleaning of the body from environmental contaminants (bitumen, iron particles, and all other harmful surface dirt).
- One-stage, two-stage, or advanced body polishing for the best possible result, as well as headlight sanding and polishing if necessary.
- The car is coated with a protective layer according to client’s wishes and needs. Wax protective coating (lasting up to 3 months), or graphene ceramic protective coating (lasting up to 2 years with proper care). Ceramic coating for headlights (protecting them from fading, yellowing, and other environmental effects for up to 1 year), and anti-rain coating for your windshield and mirrors (for safer and more comfortable driving in adverse weather).
Interior
Interior detailing is not just cleaning and maintenance of the inner finish but comprehensive care for every detail of your car, from the dashboard to the darkest corner of your trunk.
- Complete detailed cleaning of the cabin, extracting maximum sand, dust, stains, hair, and other dirt either with disassembled or intact interior using professional equipment and chemicals.
- Maximum reduction of bacteria, odors, and allergen-causing factors.
- Application of protective and other coatings to necessary interior parts of the car.
- Making the environment as close to the feel of a new car as possible.
Client wishes and needs are understood and the entire work list is carried out accordingly, striving for the best possible result. Each car gets an individual approach.
Advantages
Increased Resale Value
Regular car cleaning can significantly increase your vehicle’s resale value. When it’s time to sell or trade the car, potential buyers are more likely to be attracted to a well-maintained vehicle. A clean and well-cared-for car stands out much faster than a worn one, and buyers are often willing to pay significantly more for a vehicle in excellent condition. Investing in cleaning means you enjoy a pristine environment and minimize value loss when the time comes to part with the car.
Health and Hygiene
Your vehicle’s cabin is a space where you spend a significant amount of time, so it’s important to keep it clean and pleasant. Cleaning focuses on surfaces including seats, carpets, and ventilation systems, with deep cleaning and disinfection. This helps eliminate bacteria, allergens, and unpleasant odors that accumulate over time. Cleaning and ozone treatment, if necessary, create a more comfortable and healthier environment for you and your passengers, reducing the risk of allergies, respiratory issues, and unpleasant smells.
Increased Driving Safety
Detailing services such as headlight polishing and windshield treatment greatly improve visibility, especially when driving at night or in adverse weather. Cloudy or foggy headlights reduce the efficiency of the vehicle’s lighting system, impairing the ability to see the road. Therefore, it is advisable to eliminate all risks when possible for your safety and the safety of others.
Improved Appearance
One of the most notable advantages is the improvement in your vehicle’s appearance. Through thorough cleaning, washing, polishing, and applying protective coatings, your car will look as close to new as possible. Additionally, it will be protected from various environmental factors. Investing in vehicle cleaning protects the body from weathering and extends its lifespan.
What affects the condition of the bodywork?
- All types of automatic car washes with brushes (e.g. Circle K and others) – although they seem like a good option for daily car care, in reality, they cause opposite long-term effects.
- Bird droppings on the car body (quickly damage the paint, especially in direct sunlight).
- Various impacts from trees, branches, or other objects on the body.
- Not thoroughly washed body – cleaning with a cloth or foam brush on a dirty body.
- Bitumen, iron particles.
- Snow removal with hard, bristled brushes on the body.
- Salt and other reagents.