Processes and Applications

Each car has its own unique design, color, condition and storage factors etc. It is highly recommended you contact me for further details on each application package to see what is best for your requirements. To make pricing more simple, I charge $50 an hour for services rendered. I try my best to give an accurate quote when responding via email or phone, but please understand that an in-person visual inspection will determine actual price to be charged.

Additional Notes:

The processes listed below are general descriptions and do not necessarily list everything that is actually done during my detailing sessions. I will determine by interview with the owner which process and products will be best for what is desired.

Products:

I have tested and used many waxes and sealant products on the market today.  I carry and use a variety of polishes, cleansers, clay bars, and glazes.  Determination of the combination of these products to be used will be determined based on vehicle and condition.

My unique and more distinctive wax collection consists of the Zymol Estate Glazes: Ital, Destiny, Atlantique, Vintage. 

Please note:  Use of Zymol Estate Glazes are subjected to additional charges due to their expense and more labor intensive application process.

I have Pinnacle Souveran, P21S, and Collinite IW845 which all have unique characteristics.  I also carry and can apply Zaino Sealants: Z2-PRO and Z5-PRO. 

#1 "Touch-Up / Mini-Detail"

Recommendation:  Once a month or every other month.  This process keeps you vehicle looking its best in between full detail services.  There is no paint corrections involved with this process. 

Estimated Time:  3 Hours

Estimated Cost:  $150

  • Vehicle hand washed with soft sheepskin mitt, foaming producer, gentle car wash solution.
  • Wheels and tires are cleaned: including lug nut spacings and inner rim.
  • Vehicle is dried with only high quality micro-fiber towels.
  • All windows are cleaned.  Exterior windows treated with water repellant sealant.
  • Tires are conditioned with low gloss treatment.
  • Quick detail spray applied to remove and left over soap residue or water spots left from wash.
  • Wax or sealant hand applied to vehicle.
  • Interior is vacuumed, dusted, and light cleaning is done.

  • Condition leather and interior plastics/dash



 #2 "Clean Up"

Recommendation:  Every four months or as necessary.  This process will renew the shine on your vehicle and removes very minor paint imperfections such as light swirls marks, scratches. Also bonded contaminants are removed from the paint surface.

Estimated Time:  6 Hours

Estimated Cost:  $300

  • Vehicle hand washed with soft sheepskin mitt, foaming producer, gentle car wash solution.
  • Wheels and tires are cleaned: including lug nut spacings and inner rim.
  • Vehicle is dried with only high quality micro-fiber towels.
  • All windows are cleaned.  Exterior windows treated with water repellant sealant.
  • Tires are conditioned with low gloss treatment.
  • Quick detail spray applied to remove and left over soap residue or water spots left from wash.
  • Interior is vacuumed, dusted, and light cleaning is done.
  • Condition leather and interior plastics/dash
  • Wax or sealant hand applied to vehicle.

In addition to the above steps:

  • Paintwork is measured using a paint gauge to determine level of thickness.
  • Paint is clayed to remove bonded contaminants. (As Needed)
  • A one step machine polishing level is done. This level removes slight swirls and increase clarity.

 #3 "Refined Detail"

Recommendation:  Once a year for garaged vehicles well maintained or twice a year for daily driven vehicles.  This is my most popular package chosen by clients.  It virtually removes almost all swirls, light scratches, bonded contaminants, water spots, and other paint defects.  Clarity and depth of the paint is rejuvenated to bring out the beauty of the vehicle.

Estimated Time:  10 hours or more

Estimated Cost:  $500 and up

  • Vehicle hand washed with soft sheepskin mitt, foaming producer, gentle car wash solution.
  • Wheels and tires are cleaned: including lug nut spacings and inner rim.
  • Vehicle is dried with only high quality micro-fiber towels.
  • All windows are cleaned.  Exterior windows treated with water repellant sealant.
  • Tires are conditioned with low gloss treatment.
  • Quick detail spray applied to remove and left over soap residue or water spots left from wash.
  • Interior is vacuumed, dusted, and cleaning is done.
  • Condition leather and interior plastics/dash.
  • Wax or sealant hand applied to vehicle.

In addition to the above steps:

  • Paintwork is measured using a paint gauge to determine level of thickness.

  • Paint is clayed to remove bonded contaminants.

  • Multiple-step polish is machine applied.  These steps remove about 90% or more swirls and re-levels the clear coat.  Usually compounding, intermediate polish, and a final polish are applied.  If compounding is not necessary, a paint glaze is conditioned into the finish.