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Email: perksdetailing@gmail.com
Some of Our Common Questions
- What is car detailing?
- Car detailing is the process of bringing a vehicle back to the condition it was in when it was new and ensuring that it stays that way for a long as possible. This is done by meticulously cleaning the vehicle, applying products to protect it from the elements and from everyday wear and tear.
- My dealer added a paint sealant and said my car will never need waxing again, is this true?
- NO!! This is truly a play on words, meaning that "sealant" (which does last longer than wax) still needs to be re-applied every three to six months. Hence the statement, "never wax again," simply means sealant rather than wax must be applied again. If you paid the dealer for this coating you will find that the contract requires you to have this re-applied at specified periods to maintain the warranty. Waxing is a completely safe alternative, but it will only last about 1 to 3 months (spray on wax from a carwash may only last about a week).
- My vehicle has a clear coat, is waxing necessary?
- A clear-coat is NOT the impenetrable shield that most people think it is. It is simply the top layer of a dual stage paint system called a base-coat/clear coat. It is susceptible to environmental damage and deterioration. It just doesn't show the symptoms as quickly as a single stage paint system. A wax (or paint sealant) acts as a layer of protection for your finish.
- My local carwash offers detailing at half the prices of most professional detailers, what is the difference?
- First of all the term "Detailing" has been widely misused in the industry. A true detail consists of meticulous cleaning, professional swirl free polishing and the protection of surfaces. Many carwashes simply cover dirt with shiny, greasy solvent base dressings. This not only traps the dirt inside but the solvents in many of these dressings actually damage the surfaces. Also, many inexperienced workers will run a high speed buffer over your paint causing damage and those ugly swirls on your paint or waxing over deep imbedded dirt. Make sure you ask many questions before allowing anyone to detail your car!
- What does a clay bar do?
- Clay bars have the ability to grab the tiniest of debris and hold onto it as it glides across the paint. Used with the proper lubrication, clay bars are not abrasive and will not affect the painted surface with the exception of cleaning it. Anything that protrudes above the top coat surface will grabbed by the clay bar and pulled out. The clay lubricant will prevent this debris from scratching the vehicle. Once clayed, the paint will feel remarkably smooth and have the shine that comes with perfectly clean paint.
- Clay pulls out things that you can't see, like industrial fallout, rail dust, and brake dust. Though they are not visible, they feel bumpy and gritty and they may cause patches of dull paint to appear dull, even after waxing. Even worse, as these contaminants oxidize, they create rust spots within the paint. Once this happens, the oxidation is considerably harder to remove and will most likely take a bit of paint with it.
- Likewise chrome, coated metal, and glass are subject to the same environmental pollutants as the paint. It's much safer than corrosive spot cleaners and it leaves the surface incredibly smooth!
