When people think of auto detailing they usually think of cars getting washed. Although washing the car is a part of a complete auto detailing package, it is only the first step to a full detail. Washing of the car can remove dust, bird poop and wheel grime, while vacuuming and wipe down can make the interior feel better, but a complete auto detail in Sacramento can go way beyond this!
Let’s start with interior auto detailing in Sacramento. Of course, a detailer will begin with vacuuming out all the heavy debris, but will use some type of brush, Tornador, or blower to get deep into the fabric of the upholstery to remove as much debris as possible. Vacuuming for a wash takes around 15 minutes, but vacuuming for a complete auto detail can take up to 2 hours depending on the circumstance. With a full auto detail package, the door panels are also scrubbed, seats are deep cleaned, perhaps steam cleaned or treated with hot water extraction to remove heavily soiled areas. Then once the vehicle interior is complete, a professional detailer will place fans on the upholstery to ensure it’s fully dried before you drive off. Protecting all the interior components is also a process of the full auto detailing experience. A full interior detail in Sacramento for a standard sized sedan takes an average of 3 man hours.
Onto the exterior. A simple wash can remove debris and bird poop, but a complete exterior detail can do much more for your paint and wheels. Wheels are deep cleaned with a full exterior detail, spending around 20 minutes per wheel, where for a simple car wash that time is 2 minutes per wheel. Nowadays, claybar treatment, paint reconditioning and they myriad forms of protections offer so many options. Complete exterior detailing in Sacramento can offer scratch and swirl removal, leaving your paint gleaming! or maybe you have etching from sap or bird poop, paint reconditioning can fix this too. Or hard water spots, us professional detailers see this all the time in Sacramento. A typical detail will include a coat of wax, but if you’re looking for longer lasting and more durable protection, a sealant or ceramic coating are great options.
A simple car wash can certainly serve the purpose of keeping your vehicle maintained, but it’s highly recommended to have your vehicle decontaminated and protected at least annually, and if your vehicle lives outdoors, it’s highly recommended to have your vehicle fully detailed at least twice annually. Typically, especially if you reside in Northern California, March and October are the best times to have your vehicle professionally detailed. Right before summer, and right before winter. Auto detailing in Sacramento is absolutely worth the investment, but be sure to do your research and choose the right auto detailer for you.
