Category: Is There A Point To Detailing In The Winter

Why Winter is the Perfect Time for Detailing

1/25/2024

We get it, winter isn't the time people think about getting their car detailed. However, we have a lot of compelling reasons why it's the perfect time, like protecting your paint and interior from road salt and grime. Not to mention mishaps like spills and buildup of pet hair still happen year-round, along with everything that the kids and pets drag in. Moisture from snow causes odor when it collects in the interior.

Why Garza Detailing Is The Right Choice for an Interior Detail
Garza Detailing isn't your run-of-the-mill detailer. Most detailers don't offer services in Winter because they're mobile. We have a local heated studio and operate year-round.

As previously mentioned, Winter interior details are necessary. Basic services include vacuuming, polishing, and mirror cleaning. Our interior services, however, are extremely thorough:

First, we go through the vehicle, including between and under the seats, and toss trash that won't fit in the vacuum.
Starting in the back of the car, we use compressed air and a Tornador to blow everything toward the front. We also use the Tornador on the seats to break up debris.
Then, we're ready to vacuum the interior, including under the seats.
To clean the headliners of any stains, we use a small amount of steam and chemicals.
Depending on whether or not the floor mats are rubber or carpet, we will power wash or scrub them. Then, we hang them to dry.
Next, we vacuum, steam, and, if necessary, perform extractions on the carpet.
Then, the primary cleaning process begins. Starting at the cockpit, working on the dash down, we scrub with a ninja pad, a brush, steam, and chemicals. We clean the whole car, including the center console, armrests, cup holders, and door pockets.
After that, we use air to remove moisture from the buttons, vents, and between the seats.
Then, we wash the windows with a towel and chemicals. We use a second towel to remove the chemicals and a third to ensure all substances and streaks are gone.
Finally, we put UV protection on all leather and plastic.

Winter Exterior Details are Vital
A common misconception is that you MUST wait for Spring for an exterior detail of your car. It isn't only possible to detail your vehicle in Winter; it's essential. Automobiles are vulnerable to snowy weather.

When roads get icy, they get salty. Unfortunately, road salt slowly eats away at paint, plastic, rubber, and metal. Furthermore, the more prolonged snow, ice, and road grime sit on your vehicle, the more potential for scratching, corrosion, and cracking. The remedy is washing, clay bar, buffing, and polishing or waxing. A Ceramic Coating will provide even more protection from this, 12 months worth!

To book your detail, call Garza Detailing at 616-836-7465 or fill out our Detailing form for a quote. We service the West Michigan Lakeshore from South Haven to Holland.

Protect you and yours by driving safely, and we’ll protect your vehicle!

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Two Misconceptions About Detailing

2/6/2023

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Do you need help keeping your vehicle clean but wrestle with the idea of detailing it based on the conditions of where you live? Here is some insight for West Michigan’s drivers who want to avoid damage to their automobiles.

1. I Shouldn’t Get My Vehicle Detailed In The Winter.
Yes, you should! That's why we’re available for your vehicle throughout the winter, a harsh season. Unfortunately, there are many reasons why your car, SUV, or truck is vulnerable in the cold:

Salt and sand can build up, chipping away at your paint.
Freezing water expands, leading to scratches.
Unless you store your vehicle in a controlled climate, it will likely develop mold. Cold morning starts, salty roads, and damp weather allow rust to form. Rust will weaken your interior floor and chassis over time.

Get your automobile detailed, and we will eliminate interior odor rather than masking it. Additionally, we can protect the exterior paint, which protects the rest of your vehicle, from dampness and road debris with a clay bar treatment and a coat of wax.

2. I Live On A Dirt Road, So What’s The Point Of Cleaning My Vehicle With A Detailer?
Regular detailing will prolong the life of your vehicle, especially if you live on a dirt road. With this in mind, these are the risks you’ll face with mud and dirt:

If mud gets in the scratches on your vehicle, it can do irreversible damage.
Dry mud can allow rust to form.
The undercarriage requires regular cleaning, or mud will damage the frame, axle oil seals, idler pulleys, and suspension. The same concept applies to your door jams and interior. You don’t want your door to freeze shut!
If you regularly clean your automobile with an automatic drive-through car wash, the brushes, high-pressured water, and harsh chemicals are further scratching and damaging the paint.

Again, a clay bar treatment and a coat of wax can protect your paint from mud, dirt, dust, and rain. If you want to keep your beloved car, SUV, or truck as long as possible, don’t let the soil stop you from getting a detail.

Interior Detail
If you don’t see sense in detailing the exterior of your vehicle in the winter, you should still protect the interior. When you track in salt, snow, and mud, the subsequent damage occurs:

Fabric seats absorb dampness, leading to odor.
The mud from your shoes can soak through the carpet. If you don’t take care of it, mold will grow underneath it. Also, dirt and salt stains become more difficult to remove the longer they stay in place.
‘Tis dry skin season, and hand lotion build up on the driving wheel and armrests, deteriorating the natural oils.
Mud stains the interior ceiling, and moisture can cause it to sag.
Salt dries leather out and builds up debris, which leads to cracks in the leather. Conditioning leather is crucial for the combination of moist and dry conditions that winter brings to your interior,

leather cleaned and conditioned - Garza Detailing

Don’t wait to contact us for a quote. Extend the life of your vehicle by protecting it through ALL conditions and seasons!

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