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Posted on August 16, 2019

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Back in the olden days, when

cars were seen as a luxury, the
concept of ‘CAR
CARE/DETAILING’ was not that
widely discussed. The cars back
then were quite simple and did
not need extensive care.

But today, everything related to

a car is quite complex. From the
designs to the colors, from the
interiors to the exteriors, even
the seats and the windshields
have modifications that can be
unimaginable and mind-blowing.

With the increase in problems

related to climate change, the
impact of technology, demand
vs. supply, affordability vs.
profitability and other ecological
changes, it is essential to take
proper care and to keep the car
appropriately maintained.

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Car washing is usually surface-
level cleaning done by
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automated wash systems or
manually to clean the car.
manually to clean the car.
Whereas, car detailing is done
manually by experienced
detailers who clean every area
of the car meticulously.

There are many different levels

and types of detailing that
covers both interiors and
exteriors of your car. We are
going to discuss some of the
essential ones in this article.

But before that, let’s have a

quick look at some interesting
facts and stats about car
detailing:

The car wash industry

in India is growing rapidly.
The existing car wash
outlets can cater only 1%
of total running cars in
India which is growing fast
each day.

The global car wash

industry is expected to
grow at a CAGR of 3%
during the forecast period
between 2017 and 2023.

There is an annual
increase of 19.2% of car
owners opting for car
detailing every year.

The car wash industry

generates $48 billion per
annum.

72% of car owners opt

for professional detailing
once a year.

Exterior Car Detailing

Exterior detailing is not just

about washing the exterior
components of a car. A good
detailer usually follows below
process of car detailing:

FOAM WASHING
The first step of exterior
detailing is spraying the car with
specialized hi-powered spray.
Then manually the detailer will
clean the rims, glass, door
jambs, and overall exterior parts
of the car.

DE-SCALING

The detailer meticulously

removes all the hard water
spots from every nook and
cranny, such as Logos, door
handles, front grill/mesh, wheel
bolt holes, window channels,
etc. using special chemicals.

CLAYING

The clay that is used in auto

detailing is nothing but a resin
compound. Claying is the
essential step of exterior car
cleaning. The auto detailing clay
is used to remove the particles
that contaminate the exterior
parts of the car like the paint,
fiberglass, and metal. Detailing
clay can be both natural and
synthetic – auto detailers today
prefer using synthetic clay
because it provides quicker
results.

POLISHING

Imagine seeing a dull looking

car just when you have planned
an outing with your friends.
Wouldn’t that be a major turn
off? Your car can be made of
different materials – all of them
require polishing to be done
once every six month-1 year
depending upon the usage.
Each element needs a
dedicated product to bring out
its beauty and enhance its
shine. For example, a chrome
surface needs to be examined
to find out whether it is real
chrome, plated, or coated.
First, you got to use water and
soap to get rid of debris and dirt.
Then, you can buff, polish, and
wax to get the best results.
wax to get the best results.

Parts of the car made out of an

aluminum can look dull over
time. So you need to get those
surfaces polished regularly, say
once in 2 months. Keep in mind
that aluminum is softer than
chrome, so extensive care is
required.

WAX & SEALANTS

Wax not only serves the

purpose of paint protection but
also helps bring out the paint’s
true shining potential. For a
glossy shine to a car,
sometimes sealant is applied
instead of wax.

The advancements in the car

detailing and paint protection
industries have paved the way
for a much better alternative in
sealants! There are several
reasons for the same:

have BONDING
AGENTS that increase
the life of the polymers

leaves a better gloss

on the paint than the wax

forms a tough polymer

coating which is more
powerful than that created
by wax

Interior Car Detailing

Car interior ranks 3rd where a

person spends most of his/her
time. And most often than not,
the car interior can be much
more filthy than just meets the
eyes. Sweat, methane, nasal
residue, food particles and
beverages, damp shoes during
monsoon, etc. are common
contaminants of the interior of a
car. Although unseen to the
naked eye, it can pose serious
health issues.

Interior detailing includes

cleaning of the headlining,
upholstery, carpets, mats, door
cards, dashboards, A/C vents,
steering wheel console, boot
and engine bay to keep the
contaminants at a minimal.

Interior car detailing requires

more time and effort than
exterior detailing. The standard
process of interior car detailing
includes:

VACUUMING & CARPET

SHAMPOOING

Vacuuming is an effective way

of cleaning the car that ensures
that all kinds of dirt get removed
especially the ones that may not
be visible to the naked eye. It is
a faster and more efficient way
of cleaning. This can be done
using simple equipment called a
Vacuum Cleaner.

Car Carpet is an area where

one can see a lot of stains such
as oil or tar. Such stains are
difficult to remove, and normal
brushing of the carpet is not
enough. Shampooing the
carpets allows the removal of
tougher stains.

AC VENTS CLEANING

Cleaning the car’s AC is an

essential aspect of detailing. Air
pollution is more harmful to
children in cars than outside
because of the toxic air,
according to top UK scientists.
Cleaning the AC can be very
tricky. However, nowadays,
special A/C foams are used to
deep clean the A/C vents which
are otherwise impossible using
conventional brushes. You can
use paintbrushes explicitly
designed for such cleaning. AC
vents must be cleaned at least
once a month. Sometimes more
often in case, they become
often in case, they become
dusty.

CLEANING THE
DASHBOARD, WINDOWS
AND INTERIOR PLASTICS

It’s a driver’s delight when

someone compliments the
cleanliness of the car. This is
evident from how well the
interiors of the car are
maintained. Windows,
Dashboard, and other plastic
parts must look and smell good
at all times. These parts must
be cleaned at regular intervals.
Use polish to make the plastic
parts shiny. A moist cloth is
always helpful in keeping the
windows stain free. The stereo
and other electrical components
can be kept clean using a gentle
brush.

PERFUMING

Finally, to leave the car with a

pleasant fragrance, a good
deodorant is used in the car.

These are some of the primary

and essential types of car
detailing for both the interior and
exterior parts. If you are looking
for professional car detailing
services, feel free to contact us.

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