The Auto Detailing Guide

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The Auto Detailing Guide
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Synopsis

1. Caring For A Classic Car
2. The Details of Auto Detailing
3. Second Hand Sale? Don't forget to Detail
4. Detailing and Damages

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Caring For A Classic Car

• Many people wash their car at the weekends, but
  for Classic car lovers cleaning the car has
  become ritual. With restoration bills for
  paintwork an expensive prospect, and some vintage
  car colors no longer available to their true
  tint, it is small wonder that an owner will
  lovingly buff and polish the chrome until it
  shines. Waxes and polishes are used not just to
  buff the paintwork to showroom standards but also
  to add that extra bit of protection to the
  surface of the vehicle.
• But it's not only the exterior of the car that
  gets the VIP treatment. The interior or cabin
  also gets a deep cleaning alongside the engine.
  With every inch of a car part of its heritage,
  all seals, buttons, trim and seams are carefully
  cleaned to perfection.
• The same can be said for rims and other metal
  work on the car. With rust being vintage car
  cancer and spare parts a rare thing to come by,
  upkeep on perishable parts is even more
  important. Sourcing replacement components can be
  difficult and it's not unheard of for classic
  auto enthusiasts to buy multiples of the same
  vehicle simply for the upkeep of one.
• A professional mechanic will also be a big part
  of your cars regular maintenance. Even if you
  have put your car together yourself from recycles
  parts, certain tests such as MOT and emissions
  tests will need to be carried out by a certified
  mechanic. Getting the car checked regularly by
  another pair of eyes is also a good idea, even if
  there is nothing seemingly wrong with the motor.
• And of course, when going to the great expense of
  buying and maintaining a classic or vintage motor
  it is imperative that you have some method of
  shelter for her during harsh weather. A garage,
  of course, is ideal for this as it prevents water
  damage and the prospect of rust. When maintaining
  a classic car, prevention is always better!

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The Details of Auto Detailing

• Auto detailing involves a wide range of tools and
  chemicals to ensure your car's in peek, gleaming
  conditions both inside and out. Using waxes,
  polishes and shines to improve the final look of
  a new paint job or a spritz of fragrance to
  refresh the cabin, a valet make a world of
  difference to its appeal, longevity, and comfort.
  
• Depending on your preference you may decide to
  choose from a range of auto detailing options .
  These include doing it yourself at home, taking
  it to a garage or body shop or going to a
  specialist. Some services will even come to you!
• Whilst there are big advantages to know even just
  the basics of do-it-yourself detailing, a trip to
  a professional once in a while is far from a bad
  idea. With a wide range of tools, chemicals, and
  equipment a professional valeting service can
  ensure that your paint job is fresh and even,
  there is no corrosion, the upholstery is
  unstained and proofed, and that high-end
  interiors such as leather and wood get the
  correct treatments.
• There are also a lot of jobs that a professional
  will simply be able to do to a higher standard
  then if you were to do it at home. For instance,
  whilst it is soothing to polish a car or wipe
  down the seats, the fact of the matter is, with
  the aid of a car polisher or a steam cleaner, a
  professional can tackle the dirt and produces
  better results.
• Auto detailing is also a great way of changing
  the color of your car. With specialists able to
  provide re-spraying and paint stripping services,
  you can have the car of your dreams in the color
  of your choice.
• Of course detailing is not just about making the
  car look great but is about the restoration and
  repairs too. Repairing scratches, dents and
  cracks in the windshield can be done by most
  garages, but for classic cars or custom paint
  jobs, an auto detailer will be able to ensure a
  flawless finish.

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Second Hand Sale? Don't forget to Detail

• Attention to detailing is one of the surest ways
  to get someone to notice your car. If its
  bright, shines, looks clean and has no visible
  rust, then people are more likely to take a
  closer look.
• When they do they want to see hoovered seats, a
  clear polished dashboard and no stones in the
  footwell. The tires need to be fully pumped with
  nothing grotty stuck in the wheels, the
  headlights need to be aligned and the number
  plate visible and un-cracked.
• It's easy to neglect these aspects of car care in
  favor of running it through a car wash or giving
  it a quite hose down at home. But when it comes
  to selling, it really benefits to do it properly.
  
• Rinsing the car down to remove loose dirt will
  really help clean a car much more quickly. Using
  a solution of warm, soapy car water to remove
  dirt and grease, however, do not neglect areas
  around the arches, the grill or the door rim. For
  those will taller vehicles, a soft broom can also
  be beneficial.
• Next, it is important to towel the car dry,
  following it with a wax, polish and buff to
  ensure no steaks and a streamlined appearance.
  Pay attention to the windows, inside and out, and
  ensure door handles are immaculate. You don't
  want your buyer getting a nasty surprise!
• Inside the car a thorough vacuuming is in order,
  all the while scrutinizing the creases in the
  seats, shaking out the mats and getting into
  every crevasse. You can wipe down gear sticks and
  hard interior with a wet duster. A new air
  freshener will make your car smell great whilst
  clipping in seatbelts can add the final touch in
  a sale, proving the main safety aspect of your
  vehicle is functional.

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Detailing and Damages

• Dent Removal Let's face it, no matter how
  skilled you are with a hammer, you probably
  aren't going to pop that dent out so the surface
  is back to a smooth finish. Chances are the panel
  will still have a few grooves in it and perchance
  even some missing paint. Mechanics have special
  equipment for restoration to body-work that
  produces a manufacture grade result.
• Windscreen Repairs T Windscreens with a chip
  can crack at any point in a car's journey. All it
  takes is for one pothole to cause a small chip or
  crack to shatter. Windscreen repairs can be as
  basic as having to fill the chip with an acrylic
  resin depending on the size and position in the
  wind-shield. However, chips in front of the
  steering wheel or larger cracks may require a
  full windscreen replacement.
• Wielding Yes everyone has reattached their
  exhaust with cable ties at one point or another.
  It seems like a harmless, inexpensive way to get
  from point A to point B, but the truth is without
  the proper repairs, the vehicle is unsafe. By
  having an exhaust or other parts of your car
  re-wielded, you cut down on the risk of accidents
  when on the move, of leaking emissions, and
  further structural damage in the example of the
  exhaust.
• Scratches Whilst paint pens are a great way of
  covering scraps in your cars paintwork, often as
  not they are not the perfect result. With the
  ability to perform re-sprays and paint-removal, a
  professional body-works detailer can provide you
  with an immaculate, flawless finish that will
  make you want to polish it until it shines.
• Stenches and Spills Whilst it is never a nice
  thought, certain bodily exudation and other
  substances such as forgotten food left to fester
  can cause our cars to smell less than fresh. Add
  to this the probability of a stain left untreated
  and you will be begging someone else to do the
  scrubbing. With equipment along the lines of
  stream cleaners, upholstery vacuums and detailing
  air fresheners, a professional clean is sure to
  have your car looking and smelling gorgeous.

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