 Does this sound like you? You keep trying to clean your car, whether it's through the car wash or by yourself, but the white water stains will not go away. Perhaps you even see visible damage to your paint. In this article, we will go over how water spots form, the damage they cause, and the ideal way to get rid of them once and for all. How Water Spots Form Water spots are ringed white stains made of traces of salts, minerals, and acids dissolved in water. When water evaporates, it leaves behind the mineral deposits. Water spots progressively damage automobiles. When you leave any type of water stain on your vehicle for too long, it will corrode the surface.  Let's take a look at things that make the situation worse:
Plus, when you clean your vehicle and leave it out in the sun, the tap water is sure to evaporate quickly and leave minerals behind.
 Most detailers do their best to dry your vehicle off before water spots form, but we use pure, deionized (DI) water that won't cause stains in the first place. Bring your vehicle to us for and exterior detail and regular maintenance washes and keep those water spots at bay. Additionally, we offer ceramic coating services. Ceramic coating is hydrophobic, so water will bead on the surface and roll right off, preventing water spots from forming.
So, if you need a detail in West Michigan, call Garza Detailing at 616-836-7465 or fill out our Detailing form for a quote. Safe driving!
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 It's the time of year when the masses frequently drive through the car wash to get the road salt and grime off their vehicles. Unfortunately, there is an ugly truth to car washes. It's more effective to detail your vehicle and apply ceramic coating. Ineffective Protection When you drive through a car wash or use a public vacuum, you put your car at risk of all kinds of injuries and risk exposing yourself to several contaminants that can make you sick. Think about the bristles that touch car after car. Covered in residue from the previous cars, sometimes they only make your vehicle dirtier. Who wants to pay for an ineffective service? Furthermore, the bristles, water, and detergents rub the surfaces of your car. They will strip your wax away over time and create microabrasions. If the wax is new, the cleaning materials can go right through it and damage your paint. When water quickly evaporates from your car, it leaves behind hard water stains, which are calcium and magnesium carbonates. They erode your clear coat and permanently damage your vehicle. You're better off with a detail because hand washing incorporates detergents with higher quality than those of car washes. Furthermore, at Garza Detailing, we have invested in a deionized water system. A deionized water system is an arrangement of DI tanks and other components that are used to produce high-purity water, which means no water spots!  Damage, Oxidation, and Contamination
Drive-through car washes threaten all exterior surfaces on your car. They can misalign your steering system, rip off your mirrors, and crack your windshield. Sometimes, water and aerosols can contaminate you and your car with legionella bacteria. Legionella can cause fatal infections. The drive-through car wash neglects your interior. Public vacuums aren't the solution, though. You never know when the vacuums were last cleaned, and you don't know what they've been exposed to. Public vacuums suck up dirt, dust, allergens, vomit, mud, poop, etc. Your car's interior is a breeding ground for harmful germs and bacteria. No Rust and No Stick A unique feature of ceramic coating is its hydrophobic properties. Dirt, snow, road salt, and chemicals like magnesium chloride are unlikely to stick to the surface. Microscopic imperfections like scratches would usually welcome ice to crystallize and expand damage. Luckily, ceramic coating seals the spots. Oxidation, or rust, occurs when metal reacts with oxygen and moisture. Since water beads and rolls off the ceramic coating, you don't have to worry about your car rusting. If you live in West Michigan, call Garza Detailing at 616-836-7465 or fill out our contact form for a quote. We can detail your interior and exterior as well as apply ceramic coating. This Winter, avoid the damaging car wash and adequately protect your vehicle. Drive safe!  Winter is only a couple of months away when the paint on your automobile will become the most vulnerable. Fortunately, there's a hack that can protect your vehicle and protect it against corrosion and oxidation... ceramic coating.
Features of Ceramic Coating Ceramic coating has hydrophobic properties, which means it repels water. Additionally, it fills microscopic imperfections in porous materials, like the paint on your vehicle. It's also important to note that a paint job includes primer, paint coatings, and finish. So, there are usually three layers protecting the metal, but even so, this is not match to Michigan weather and road and vehicle debris. Ceramic coating is a thin layer of gloss that bonds to the paint and adds an extra, durable layer of protection. Road Salt, Slush, and Rust? Not a Problem. Winter threats to your car include snow, ice, slush, road salt, and oxidation. Road salt and ice can easily scratch up an unprotected car, but the combination of the multi-layer system and the properties of ceramic coating make your paint and metal challenging to corrode. Even if debris touches your vehicle, it won't adhere. While you drive, air will naturally remove debris. Rain, snow, and melting ice? No problem, with ceramic coating, it beads and rolls right off! The coating repels slush and all moisture. Oxidation isn't risky because humidity must get past all coating layers and react with bare metal. The Best Shield for Your Vehicle With ceramic coating, as long as you avoid drive-through car washes and bring your vehicle in for maintenance washes with Garza Detailing a few times this Winter, you can avoid scratches from road salt and other debris. Oxidation isn't a threat, and your car will stay clean for extended periods. Furthermore, using ceramic coating is a less costly way to shield your vehicle than vinyl wraps. West Michigan winters can get nasty. Thanks to protective layers and hydrophobic properties, your paint can stay safe. So, if you'd like us to apply ceramic coating to your car, call Garza Detailing at 616-836-7465 or fill out our contact form for a quote.  Garza Detailing and Power Washing is proud to announce that we offer ceramic coating! Walk away understanding what it is and how it provides extra protection and enhances the appearance of your vehicle. What Is Ceramic Coating? Ceramic coating is a semi-permanent clear coating that uses nanotechnology to provide protection and gloss enhancement. It can extend the durability of coatings or work as a stand-alone. The finish is hard, glassy, and depending on the color of your paint, even glows! Bonding to your clear coat, ceramic coating repels dirt, dust, rain, and mud. When your automobile gets wet, water beads and rolls right off. Additionally, it serves as a UV protectant. Less Scratching Because ceramic coating repels contaminants, your car defends itself against scratches. Plus, the self-cleaning abilities require less frequent washing. Save Money With an extra defense barrier and water resistance, you'll save money on washing and detailing your vehicle in the long run.  The Process
Applying ceramic coating is a painstaking process by hand to give you optimum results. Before we even begin the application of the solution to every inch of the exterior, we must also:
How to Book Your Ceramic Detailing Today If you live in West Michigan and are ready for a glossy car, call Garza Detailing and Power Washing at 616-836-7462, or book online for a quote and availability. Your protected vehicle will surely catch eyes! Exclusively offered to the West Michigan Lakeshore area by Garza Detailing To protect your investment in our service and your vehicle, our premium packages include complimentary collision coverage of up to $500 for 12 months, which can be used on any vehicle you own driven by any member of your household! *Exclusions apply, inquire for details.  Driving on the Lakeshore in West Michigan is hard on your vehicle in the winter. But what if there was something you could do to prevent the damage that happens? We are happy to tell you there is!
How Winter Weather Effects Your Car So, what happens if you DON’T keep your car clean throughout the season? Snow, sleet, ice, and rust destroy it:
Are Car Washes the Solution? Experts recommend washing a car 1-2 times per month to prolong the life of the vehicle. In the winter, once a week is a much more proactive schedule. So, what about driving through the car wash every month? Unfortunately, the solution isn’t simple: Automated carwashes are hard on your paint. Even if you opt for extras like "wax" sprayed on your car along the conveyor belt, the brushes simultaneously create tiny scratches in the paint from debris lodged by the previous automobiles before you. Why Is the Condition of the Paint So Important & What Should I Do? Sure, we all want our automobile to look as good as when we drove it off the lot, but its paint is there for much more than head turning. Given that a vehicle's paint protects its metal from corrosion and rust, it is essential it be cleaned AND given a protective coating of wax or polish to create a barrier from winter's moisture. If one wants to take an extra precaution, a clay bar treatment to smooth out scratches and remove engrained debris will protect the vehicle's paint and metal from water expanding on the damage already there. A ceramic coating will make moisture bead and roll off and protect against corrosion from road salt. It is ideal to have this done before the first snow falls to avoid damage happening in the first place, and then follow up with maintenance wash and waxes every month. At Garza Detailing, we even offer weekly simple maintenance washes with an interior vacuum and quick clean for a reasonable price! So, CONTACT US for a quote! We’ll ensure your vehicle is clean and protected throughout the winter, so you don’t have to pay for the damage. Safe driving! |
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