“What is detailing?” It’s a question we hear frequently. “Detailing” is a term many people have seen, but they may never have heard a proper explanation of what it is, or what you should expect from detailing.
Often, people think that car “wash” and car “detail” are synonyms — read on to discover why that’s not the case.
What is detailing?
Detailing involves a thorough cleaning and reconditioning of both the interior and exterior of your vehicle. It is a meticulous step-by-step process to restore your vehicle’s beauty and protect your investment.
Detailing services can extend beyond automobiles and could include trucks, buses, SUVs, RVs, boats, motorcycles and even airplanes. Most detailing companies are able to handle some, or all, of these types of vehicles.
How to know what type of car detailing you’re getting
Because what’s included in a detailing service can vary, an important consideration is to determine the specific services that you want to have performed on your vehicle. There may be different detailing packages available that vary in cost.
There are no uniform guidelines for the detailing industry. This means you may encounter wide variations in service packaging and pricing.
Contributing factors to these variations can include different levels of training, quality of service, professionalism and the products and equipment utilized.
Why do I need car detailing?
The single most important aspect of auto detailing is your vehicle’s need for protection from the elements. A common misconception is that a vehicle’s “clear coat” protects the exterior finish, so that regular maintenance is not required.
In reality, a wax coat should be applied at least twice a year to the painted surfaces to protect the finish from contaminates and oxidation. Although some dealerships offer an extra protection package for the vehicle at the time of purchase, this should not be considered a permanent solution.
What to expect from auto detailing
A thorough and high-quality detailing job should take several hours, depending on the condition of the vehicle being detailed.
The results of a detailing job will also vary, based on the level of service provided and the age or condition of the vehicle. You should expect that every detail of your vehicle will be assessed and cleaned, including all cracks and crevices.
Whether you’ve just purchased a previously owned vehicle, are getting ready to sell your car or simply want to have your vehicle looking great again by restoring its original beauty, professional auto detailing can take your vehicle from ordinary to extraordinary.
The most interesting part of your article for me is when you talked about how you can restore the beauty of your vehicle and preserve its value through auto detailing. My son is planning to sell his car since he’s not using it for a couple of weeks now. It’s important for him to sell it at a good rate, so it’s a must for him to restore its look to make it appear newer. It will be a good idea for him to have it detailed to make sure that he will achieve his goal of restoring its look. Thanks for sharing your tips!
I appreciate how you mentioned that car detailing can protect your investment. My husband and I recently bought a classic car and we want to make sure that it lasts us for years to come so we can take it to car shows and impress viewers. We’ll have to find an auto detailing service that can use their expertise and knowledge of detailing to keep it clean so our investment can appreciate in value. Thanks!