Nearly all Mobile Car Washing business also offer a professional detailing service. These services include more then the normal wash and make your car look brand-new just like it was when you bought it, and if your mobile car wash guy really knows how to detail, your car will actually look better than new; that is to say better and cleaner than when you first bought it.

Having been in the industry for several years I can tell you that there is a big difference between someone that washes cars, and someone who is trained and skilled in the art of car detailing. Far too many mobile detailers are brand new in business. In fact, most of them come and go within six months. And very few mobile detailers stick it out for more than a few years. Having been in the industry for so long i have noticed an increased amount of mobile detailers popping up, alot of these guys have had no prior detailing experience and come from backgrounds other then automotive, not that there is anything wrong with this but do they really have the knowledge and skill to safely and professionally perform the detail your spending your hard earned cash on and performing work on your vehicle which is most likely one of your biggest asset.

Alot of these new detailers have purchased cheap equipment, put up a website and claim to be professional detailers that have been in business for years, infact some are not even properly registered business, and they have only been in business for a few months and they may not understand exactly how to do detailing properly, and if they do it wrong they can burn through the clear coat of your car and permanently damage it.

Always do your research when looking for a Mobile Car Detailer and ensure they have been in business long enough to know exactly what they are doing and have the skill to undertake the job.

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Most of you already know what detailing is, but over time i have alot of customers ask me “What is detailing?”.

Car Detailing is to make your vehicle look like new by restoring both the exterior and interior. It is more than just a Car Wash;  it can rejuvenate and protect your investment while increasing both value and enjoyment of your vehicle. Car Detailing is very time consuming and can therefore be somewhat expensive if you want a professional job.

Detailing your car is thoroughly cleaning it both inside and outside, removing contaminates, swirls, scratches, oxidation and other imperfections from your paint to produce a show-quality level of detail.

Detailing is a changing process because all paints aren’t the same. Car Detailing is an art and a science that demands skill, patience and the best Car Detailing Supplies on the market as well as plenty of money and time.

Carpets, seats, door panels, dash, console, vinyl, leather and plastics are cleaned and dressed. Cars get very dirty inside as well as out, you don’t wipe your feet before going into your car, but you probably will before going into your house so this can end up leaving alot of dirt and stains on the carpets and floor mats.

Professional Car Detailing demands that supplies be top quality as well as the right product for the right task. A variety of shampoos, cleaners, degreasers, protectants, polishes, clay bars, and waxes have developed over time to suit various demands of consumers and professionals.

Polishing generally is the single most time consuming step in an exterior detail. Polishing refers to rejuvenating the paint surface by mild abrasion process to remove any scratcs and chemical reaction to restore gloss, this is then followed by a wax to protect the paintwork.

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Machine Polishing / Buffing - How much car polish to use?
When polishing and one of the most common mistakes people make is the amount of product they are using per working area.

Polishes are made up of micro abrasives that are designed to even out the dips and valleys of your clear coat.  When you apply more product than needed, the abrasives in the polish never fully get broken down.  When the abrasives don’t completely get broken down, you can be left with marring in your paint since you stopped polishing when the abrasives were not at an ideal size.

The more product you apply, the longer you have to work the polish into the paint to properly break it down and you do not want to spend more time then you have to breaking the polish down to get the desired finish.  Some polishes do not have long work times and it can turn into a dusty mess or make removal of product a chore.

A general rule of thumb to follow when it comes to the proper amount of polish to use is somewhere between 3 to 4 pea sized drops for a working area no larger than 18″ x 18″.

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Are you looking for Car Detailing in Sydney?

Well you cant go past Sydney’s Leading Mobile Car Detailing Specialist “Superior Shine”!

Superior Shine specialise in the following types of services:
Car Detailing | Paint Protection | Paint Correction

Superior Shine come to you Sydney-Wide, unlike most detailers - Superior Shine bring their own Power and Water, so no matter where your vehicle is located, wether it be in an underground car park, at your home or work, you can have the pleasure of Superior Shine coming to pamper your car.

Their attention to detail and meticulous technique will ensure that your vehicle will shine like new. Superior Shine only have a selected amount of product suppliers, ensuring they are only using Premium Car Detailing Products to ensure their clients cars are always kept in the best possible condition.

Superior Shine - 1300 859 259 - http://www.superiorshine.com.au

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Below are a list of useful Tips & Facts when it comes to using a clay bar:

A Clay Bar service can be performed by any good professional car detailer.

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Overview
Carnauba Waxes are a great way to protect your vehicle against the elements. Carnauba waxes often offer stronger protection than sealants do, but will not last as long. Waxes typically last 3 to 12 weeks, where a sealant can last up to 12 months. Carnauba waxes often bead water better than sealants, which makes your vehicle easier to maintain. Carnauba waxes are what you want to use when you want the absolute wettest finish possible.

Layering and Curing
Some waxes can benefit from applying multiple coats on your paint. Waxes with no cleaners in them typically will layer on top of each other. The most important thing to note is that when you want to apply more than one coat, you have to let the previous coat fully cure. Typical bond time is between 12 to 24 hours for most carnauba waxes. This means that you apply and remove your first coat, wait 12 to 24 hours, then apply your next coat.

Application
When it comes to applying a carnauba wax, we find it easier to use a hand application instead of using a buffer.
Step 1: Using a clean foam applicator pad, gently wipe it across the paste wax
Step 2: Fold your applicator pad in half and rub the two halves together to evenly dispense the wax
Step 3: Outline your working area, since your spreading the product as far as possible, it can be as large as a panel
Step 4: Gently apply the sealant thinly and evenly over your working area
Step 5: After a panel has been applied, remove the wax residue with a plush microfiber towel
Step 6: Repeat steps 1 through 5 until your entire vehicle has been waxed

For application of a Carnauba Wax or Paint Protection in Sydney visit Superior Shine.

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Overview
The primary purpose of a sealant is to properly protect your vehicle from the elements. Sealants are designed to bond to your paint and provide roughly 3 to 12 months of protection, which is significantly longer protection than what a carnauba wax offers. The barrier of protection that sealants provide help minimize contamination from embedding to your paint and makes maintaining your vehicle significantly easier. Another benefit of a sealant is that it will enhance the look of your paint by giving you sharper reflections and more depth and gloss. Sealants can be topped with a carnauba wax to get the best of both worlds in terms of looks and durability.

Layering and Curing
Some sealants can benefit from applying multiple coats on your paint. Sealants with no cleaners in them typically will layer on top of each other. The most important thing to note is that when you want to apply more than one coat, you have to let the previous coat fully cure and bond to your paint or previous coat. Typical bond time is about 24 hours for most sealants. This means that you apply and remove your first coat, wait 24 hours, then apply your next coat.

Application
When it comes to applying a sealant, it can be applied either by a random orbital buffer with a soft pad or by hand application. The key when applying a sealant is to stretch the product as thin and far as possible.
Step 1: Dispense about 2 pea sized drops in the center of the foam hand applicator pad
Step 2: Outline your working area, since your spreading the product as far as possible, it can be as large as a panel
Step 3: Gently spread the sealant as thinly and evenly in your working area
Step 4: Using a as little pressure as possible, work the sealant into the paint using overlapping motions
Step 5: Using a clean microfiber towel, remove the worked in sealant from the paint
Step 6: Repeat steps 1 through 5 until the entire vehicle has the sealant applied

For application of a Paint Sealant or Paint Protection in Sydney visit Superior Shine.

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There are a variety of paint sealant / paint protection products on the market today to choose from, and it can become a difficult task of choosing which is right for you. Some are known for their durability, some for their ease of application, and some for their stunning good looks. Many times it’s simply a matter of which feature/benefit is most important to the end user.

First let’s take a closer look at the Blackfire Wet Diamond. The German-developed crystal polymer formula has Polycharger in it, which means no mixing or blending as you will find with other products on the market. Polycharger boosts slickness and shine while extending the protection and durability by cross-linking polymers to create an incredibly strong barrier. You can expect durable protection for about 6 months.

I found the product easy to use, indifferent to temperatures and humidity, and it required very little effort to achieve great overall results. Some products require a steep learning curve to get them to work properly, but that is not the case at all with Wet Diamond.

If you’re looking for great looks, relatively ease of use, and proven durability, then you should seriously consider trying Blackfire Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection!

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A reasonably new product on the scene is Meguiars M205 Ultra Finishing Polish from the Mirror Glaze range targeting panel shops and the professional car detailer. Not the cheapest polish on the market, but after using it, it is also one of the best.

The Meguiar’s M205 shows no dusting and has a long working time, allowing the user to achieve a high gloss finish through burnishing of the paint. Clean up is a breeze too and quite a relief from the oily mess other well known polishes have left in the past.

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In todays lifestyle not many people have time to wash their cars, taking your car to a car wash cafe on a lazy sunday and having a coffee is always a great idea, but do the car wash cafes care for your car like a Mobile Car Wash? Someone that is a single operator and loves what they do and takes pride in their work.

Car Wash Cafes are known for not using lambswool wash mitts or other safe washing mitt that wont scratch your paint, acid based cleaners to remove brake dust and grime quickly, using the same dirty old wash mitt or sponge on car after car without rinsing it out completly to remove all conteminants, using dirty chamois that are not scratch free or soft like a Microfibre Waffle Weave Chamois. The cars are usually washed by young labourers that do not take pride in their work and the companies goal is to push out as many cars as possible to make a big profit.

If you want your car looking its best and a Car Wash by someone that takes pride in their work then a Mobile Car Wash operator is for you at the convenience of your home or work at a time that suits you!

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