What
is a clear coat?
I
thought waxing was no longer necessary?
How
long does a wax and/or paint sealant last?
How
can I tell if my car needs to be waxed/paint sealed
or polished?
What
is the difference between polish and waxing/paint
sealant?
What
type of toweling do you use?
Why
should I get a hand car wash instead of a drive
through wash which costs less?
When
is the best time to do a Fabric Protection on my
car?
How
often do my leather seats need to be conditioned?
How
often should my engine be shampooed?
How
can I save money at George Auto Detailing?
Is there a regular maintenance schedule you
could recommend for my car?
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| What is a clear coat? |
A clear coat finish has a base coat of paint that
contains the color pigments, and a protective, clear
coating of paint on top that adds gloss and protects
the color coat from degradation. The top coat of
paint will protect the color as long as it is maintained
properly and isn't damaged.
An easy way to detect a clear coat is by looking
at the buff pad. When polishing or waxing, if the
color of the paint is on the applicator, the car
does not have a clear coat. If this is the case,
a wax and/or paint sealant is vital to protect the
color pigments. |
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| I thought waxing was no longer necessary? |
A car's finish is exposed to countless environmental
factors: catalytic emissions, bird droppings, acid
rain, and airborne salt. If allowed to remain on
the surface, they can actually turn into an acid
and etch into even the most durable paint finish.
The key to easy car care, is frequent
car care. This includes washing and applying protection
on a regular basis. |
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| How long does a wax and/or paint
sealant last? |
There is no single answer to how long a car wax
and/or paint sealant will last. There are many variables
that influence the life of the wax: The type, color
and condition of the paint, the amount of contamination
the car is exposed to, the number of hours the car
is kept outdoors, and the quality and application
method of the wax and/or paint sealant. |
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| How can I tell if my car needs to
be waxed/paint sealed or polished? |
Here are two tests you can use to evaluate the paint
condition: 1) After washing and drying the car,
run your hand lightly along the upper surfaces
of the car. The surfaces should feel very smooth.
If you detect rough spots or feel drag, the car
needs a wax and/or paint sealant.
2) Spray water on the car. If tight beads appear
this means that the paint has the proper amount
of protection. If the beads are loose, there is
not enough protection on the car, if there are
no beads, there is no protection on the car and
a wax and/or paint sealant should be applied immediately. |
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| What is the difference between polish
and waxing/paint sealant? |
A pure polish can best be described as a paint conditioner
that restores valuable oils to the paint, eliminates
fine scratches and creates incredibly high gloss.
You'll see a dramatic difference when we use a polish
on any car. Polish can be used frequently. Repeated
applications will help create that wet-look, deep
gloss shine.
Waxes/paint sealants are designed for durability.
Waxes/paint sealants will improve the shine of
the paint and remove some oxidation, however their
main function is to improve durability and protect
the paint. |
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| What type of toweling do you use? |
We use 100% cotton cloth. Synthetic blends may scratch
the car's surface. Unlike diapers and shammies that
can hold dirt and scratch your car, the nap of the
cotton cloth protects the finish from particles
caught between the surface and the towel. |
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| Why should I get a hand car wash
instead of a drive through wash which costs less? |
If you are using a drive through wash, your car's
surface may be exposed to many damaging conditions.
These may include: rough brushes that may leave
scratches and/or swirl marks on your paint, and
harsh chemicals that may break down any protection
that your paint has on it. Drive through washes
may not do a thorough job at cleaning your car.
Drive through washes may also cause damage to moldings,
antennas, etc. that the wash facility may not claim
any responsibility for. At George Auto Detailing,
we use a gentle process that will reduce the chance
of damage on your paint. Some other advantages of
our Full Hand Wash Plus are: we spray down the entire
vehicle to remove the loose dirt before we take
a mitt to it, we also spray underneath and in the
wheel wells, we do a thorough dry (you will not
be in the parking lot drying the car by yourself),
and we dress your tires so they are shiny and new
looking. |
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| When is the best time to do a Fabric
Protection on my car? |
The best time to do a Fabric Protection is: 1)
When your car is brand new.
2) After a Carpet and/or Seat Shampoo or Total
Interior Shampoo and Detailing.
3) If your seats and/or carpets are in good, clean
condition you can do it anytime for extra protection.
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| How often do my leather seats need
to be conditioned? |
Leather seats need special care in order to keep
them looking good for years. We recommend every
six months for our Leather Treatment. If you have
a Seat Shampoo, a Leather Treatment afterwards is
a must! |
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| How often should my engine be
shampooed? |
We recommend an Engine Shampoo twice a year. If
you are selling your vehicle or going to be in a
car show, an Engine Shampoo is a must! |
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| How can I save money at George
Auto Detailing? |
At George Auto Detailing we have several money saving
opportunities! Please ask the Operator at your location
to go over them with you. |
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| Is there a regular maintenance
schedule you could recommend for my car? |
Yes. The following will outline our recommendations
to keep your car looking newer, longer!
Full
Hand
Once a week (or more depending on weather)
Wash
and Vac
Once or twice a month (depending on your situation,
family, pets in the vehicle, etc.)
Fabric
Protection
Immediately on a new car, after shampooing on all
others. Any time extra protection is wanted.
Carpet
Shampoo
Whenever the carpet gets dirty and frequently in
the winter to avoid permanent salt stains.
Seat
Shampoo
Whenever the seats get dirty.
Total
Interior Shampoo and Detailing
Usually once or twice a year, depending on the level
of desired perfection and your situation, family,
pets, in the vehicle, etc.
Wax
Dark painted cars four to five times per year. Light
painted cars two to three times per year. |
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