DETAILING

[SPEEDYBIRD13]

when you get your car detailed what do they do for a basic package errr whatever?

[RaVeN1469]

Well I worked at a chevy dealership in the detail department for a couple months so I can tell you what we did there.

If it was someone that was paying for a detail vs a car for the lot or one that someone purchased

Good wash on exterior w/degreaser on tires in engine compartment and wheel wells. It turns out spotless.

Shine tires and engine compartment

This one I use now; use a rag to wipe door jams while still a little wet. It cleans it out real good and leaves it spotless. Real handy.

Vacume and remove spots from upholstrey.

Clean interior, like armorall

Clean windows inside and out, use razor on anything stuck on.

Thats about it and basically it's just a real good job of cleaning the whole car. The only thing I miss about working there is having my car clean all the time. That and driving awsome cars all the time.

[SPEEDYBIRD13]

thx how does somthing like that cost and where are my options to go to get that done?

[NBMA4V6]

my dealership gave me a free detail certificate when i bought my car..i cant decide if i should let them do it or give the certificate to someone else..i dont think i trust them with my car after the great kob they did washing it when i bought it :rolleyes:

hmm decisions decisions

Jeff W

[GregWS6'01]

I always say if you want it done right, do it yourself

[RaVeN1469]

I agree with Greg. I don't remember what it cost but I know it was WAY to much. Personally I love detailing my car. I can easily spend 6+ hours in one day just cleaning random things. I haven't done that in a while because I don't have the time but I love it. Also, this isn't exactly related, but if you haven't clay barred your car yet do it!! You WON'T regret it. Time consuming but by far the best appearence thing I have ever done.

[GregWS6'01]

I spent 14 hours one day detailing my car. i got it washed with Dawn, Claybarred, Coat of Zaino Polish Lock, Coat of Zaino Polish, Coat of Swirl remover, detail mist, polished the rims, polished the tips, cleaned the engine bay, wheel wells, tires, washed floor mats, seats, and detailed the interior. Ther little spray of Citrus carpet spray finished it off :D

[whiteshark]

i can easily spend a good 4-5 hours on a saturday detailing my car. i love doing it on a nice day. i'd never let anyone else do it. i usually do it at least once a month, unless i just get bored, then i do it more :D