Two Misconceptions About Detailing

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,

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