How To Detail A Car

For many people, the exterior of their car is far more important than the interior. Regardless, when detailing, you can focus on something particular or the entire surface. If you are looking to have your own car detailed but struggling to know the full benefits it can offer you, then continue reading. We will cover what detailing a car really means, different ways to do so, and how professional services can do wonders when detailing cars. 

What Does Detailing A Car Mean

The phrase may just sound like a fancy way to describe a car wash, yet it is much more than that, and can help if you are looking to sell your car, improve its value and ultimately be the best version for its use. There are many ways you can get your car detailed and the service can help to improve all aspects of your vehicle.  

Detailing a car means thoroughly cleaning, restoring, and finishing a vehicle both inside and out. This process goes beyond simple cleaning and can truly reduce any minor or major faults that may have been irritating you when seeing the sight of your car. 

Exterior Detailing:

Exterior detailing can be a very in-depth process using multiple different cloths, sprays, and corrections. The outside of anything is always the first impression, so investing in the efforts of fixing any exterior imperfections means your car can have a like-new finish going forward. If you would like to know more about the types of services to expect when enhancing the outer appearance of your vehicle, here are some examples:

• Washing & Drying: Expert hand-washing of the body, wheels, and windows.
   
• Claying: Using a clay bar to remove embedded contaminants in the paint.
   
• Polishing: Removing minor scratches, swirl marks, and oxidation.
   
• Waxing/Sealing: Adding a protective layer to give shine and protect the paint.
   
• Tire & Trim Care: Cleaning and dressing tires, plastic trims, and chrome. 

More often than not, people underestimate how overdue their car is some auto body care. For example, a wax coat should be applied at least twice a year to the painted surfaces to protect the finish from contaminants and oxidation. Yet, it is highly frequent to see cars left untreated or to continue to build up dirt and residue when it could easily be sorted with some high-quality detailing treatments.  

Interior Detailing: 

Interior detailing is always a lovely touch and can often be difficult to find time to complete yourself. With the availability of experts in the field, professionals can provide inside detailing to give your interior the chance to shine from the inside to out. Take a further look into what else we could do for your car (internally):
 

Vacuuming: Carpets, seats, boot, and all crevices.
 

Steam Cleaning or Shampooing: Deep-cleaning fabric surfaces.
 

Leather Conditioning: Cleaning and conditioning leather seats.
 

Dashboard & Console Care: Cleaning, dressing, and protecting plastic and vinyl surfaces.
 

Odour Removal: Using products or ozone treatment to neutralise smells.

Can Car Shops Offer Better Repair Services?

Save the hassle of buying a new car because you feel your current one doesn’t look ‘to standard’, because chances are, it could look just as new after a detailed service. At professional car shops, you can expect them to outperform the DIY standards. This is typically down to all the factors such as expertise, tools, and products. 

You can buy foams and car cleansers online, yet with years of experience and testing with various types, your local repair shop is bound to know the best of the best. The same applies for any machinery used. It is rare to have much machinery at a standard home let alone ones to reliable quality. Equally power is not always the solution and could damage your car - save extra expenses and trust the experts. 

With professionals, the results are guaranteed. Many are also insured, so if anything goes wrong, you're covered, giving you extra confidence in the service. As previously mentioned, time is crucial even just for a basic clean. 

The completion standards are high in the eyes of experienced detailers, and so the utmost efforts will be put into your vehicle, potentially taking up a majority of a day. From the wheels to the dashboard, your car will be cared for effectively and with much patience that most of us do not have the time for. 

Reliable Car Detailing At Dinks Auto Body Repairs

At Dinks Auto Body Repairs, we offer a range of services, with car detailing being one of our favourites. We understand more than many that there are several different tiers that your car, but they all need equal amounts of attention. Many cars need similar touch-ups, but all customers have various expectations for the result. We put full effort into our work to ensure customer satisfaction and value for money!

Contact us today to speak to our helpful team who can discuss all our services and how we can help bring your car look like its old self.