Having your car professionally detailed isn't simply a frivolous luxury, as some might suppose. It's a worthwhile investment for countless practical reasons. Regular details are a great way to protect your vehicle from the elements and maintain its value. And of course, you also have a clean, shiny car left.
Some estimates suggest that you could receive 15 percent more than the average resale of your vehicle if you have your vehicle detailed both inside and out before you put it up for sale. Many large auto repair companies keep their schedules quite full and, in my experience, don't offer the same quality of service as smaller companies of 1 to 3 people. A study by the University of Nottingham indicated that more than 51% of drivers drop food, allowing cultures of bacteria and viruses to emerge. Those kinds of “details” usually aren't included in even a super good car wash and wax package.
Any good car retailer will be able to offer this service, since clay is really the only way to truly eliminate certain substances, such as metal particles. My typical wash days last about 2 hours, and then the car will look good until it rains, between 4 days and two weeks. We service all makes and models and offer a number of car detail packages, so we're sure we have the perfect option for you. For interior compounds, cleaners and cloths, an automotive detail kit is a practical way to start, like this kit from Meguiar's.
DIY car details can cost as little or as much as you're willing to spend, as there are endless options for cleaning products and tools, such as shock absorbers for cars and vaporizers for upholstery. And while it may be a stretch to include your car in the personal appearance category, it can help maintain a brand (whether personal or not). In addition, I have found that mechanics, body shops and the like tend to treat you and your car better when it's clean and well maintained. True paint correction uses machines or sandpaper and can take longer, in addition to the two or four hours it normally takes to detail the exterior of a car.
I'm a big fan of supporting local mobile car sellers, but there are some good mobile apps if you want to get more details in the maintenance style. The exterior details are mainly focused on refining and protecting the paint, eliminating scratches, correcting swirls and chips, and repairing rust and rust. But when done correctly, the details involve much more than thoroughly washing the outside with wax and cleaning the inside. All that said, it's a good idea to have your vehicle detailed from time to time for aesthetic reasons, to protect the value of your investment and for your health or that of anyone traveling with you.
That's less likely to happen with mobile car detailing, since the trained professionals sent to you only have to take care of your car.
