How Often Should I Get My Car Detailed?

Your car is a valuable investment that requires the best care to keep it looking, feeling, and smelling like new. Along with mileage, your vehicle's overall condition has the greatest influence on its value. The overall condition of your car is determined by its tear and wear, which can be reduced with regular car washes and auto detailing.

If you want your vehicle to look super shiny while still being protected from the elements, you should consider having it detailed on a regular basis.

What is auto-detailing?

It would be useless to tell you how often you should detail your car without first explaining what car detailing is. Auto detailing is the process of restoring and protecting a vehicle's exterior and interior to keep them looking as close to new as possible. Car detailing is concerned with the;

• Paintwork.
• Exterior glass.
• Interior parts, including; the trim, seats, glass, mats, and carpets.
• Tires.
• Alloys.
• Exhaust tips.
• Plastics and trim.

What the Auto-detailing Process Entails

The auto detailing process is similar to a spring cleaning for your vehicle. A professional detailer will thoroughly clean the exterior before vacuuming the interior to remove all dust, grime, and dirt. Car waxing, decontamination, protection, and paint correction are all examples of professional auto detailing services.

Car Waxing

When applied to a clean car after a thorough wash, car wax makes your vehicle shine and glow and shields it against corrosive substances like bird droppings, sap, salt, bugs, and more. When our car is waxed regularly, such harmful contaminants will slide off the surface without causing permanent damage.

A Quick Detail

In between in-depth detailing, a quick detail involves a clean-up of the exterior and interior to keep the vehicle protected and maintained. It is usually a slight step above an ordinary car wash and needs to be done at least once a month. Ideally, a car needs washing, and its interior is cleaned every week. The top-up of paint protection using a quick detailer spray or spray wax can be done monthly, depending on your car's type of protection.

A Full Interior Detail

Interior detail is more in-depth than quick detail and entails a thorough cleaning to ensure that the interior of the car is protected, looks brand new, and stays that way. Interior detailing should be performed at least every six months. If you drive your car every day, a full interior detail may be required every three months.

Protection and Decomposition Detail

This is an upgrade from the standard exterior wash and protection top-up. It entails a deeper cleaning as well as the application of a ceramic coating or a longer-lasting sealant to ensure that the finish is adequately protected. An annual protection and decontamination detail is required to ensure that the car is properly cleaned and protected. Daily drivers typically require exterior detailing every six months to stay in good condition.

Paint Correction Detail

In addition to the standard steps, this is the most in-depth exterior detailing. It entails using a dual-action polisher to remove swirl marks and scratches from your car's clear coat. To preserve your vehicle's clear coat, paint correction should be done only when absolutely necessary and not on a regular basis.