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Detailing the interior of your car

Detailing the interior of your car by Tim C Carpets Vacuum them thoroughly first, then remove any stains with stain remover and a brush. Let the carpets dry completely. For mild stains, dilute the solution with water in a spray bottle. Use as little moisture as possible to prevent mildew. Clean floor mats with a stiff brush and lay them outside to dry thoroughly. Upholstery Vacuum seats and then remove stains using the same process as you did for carpets. Let the seats dry completely with the car doors open. Door jambs Open the car door and wipe the metal and plastic parts with a soapy solution. Dry them thoroughly with a rag and then use your smaller tools (Q-tips or brushes) to remove any tougher stains and spots in the area. Windows Use glass cleaner or soapy solution to really make the inside of your windows shine. Don't worry about the exterior at this point. Dry thoroughly, taking care to erase any streaks. Dashboard Don't spray water or cleaning solution on your da
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Automotive Upholstery Care

Automotive Upholstery Care by James Williams There's nothing quite like that "new car smell", but chances are, time has caused your vehicle to smell like a combination of tennis shoes, tobacco and wet dog. There's no magic potion to regain the original luster of your car's interior, but with a little elbow grease and detailing, you can breath new life, and a fresher scent, into tired upholstery. Automotive upholstery comes in a variety of materials and fabrics including vinyl, leather, cloth and velour. Maintaining the durability and cleanliness of automotive upholstery can be quite expensive, as many upholstery professionals charge expensive rates to remove the smallest stain. Fortunately, there are a number of inexpensive tricks that you can do to clean up the kind of minor accidents you'll encounter during your daily drive. These automotive upholstery care tips can involve the use of common household products that are easy to use and readily available. Ho

Team Building for a Mobile Car Wash Business

Team Building for a Mobile Car Wash Business By Lance Winslow Team= Together Everyone Accomplishes More or so the acronym says. We often hear about teams in sports, military, corporations and politics. But team dynamics can also be found in very low-tech businesses. Consider if you will a crew of mobile car washers or mobile fleet vehicle washers. A crew of mobile car washers may have up to 4 people on the crew and a team of mobile fleet vehicle washers may have five or more on the crew and if they operate in an efficient manner like the sports team; the company will make it a lot more money and they will get each job done sooner so they can do more jobs. One way to build a strong team on a mobile car wash business is to make sure the team leader is a high-energy person with some athletic experience. Once the crew starts egging each other on the real synergy can be developed and they can pick up the pace. Having been in the mobile car wash business for over 27 years I can tell you wh

12 Myths about Car Detailing

Take a look at this page I found discussing the 12 Myths about Car Detailing as said by Meguiars: http://www.jtuned.com/content/templates/tune.aspx?articleid=389&zoneid=16 It's a good read and will remind you what not to do with car detailing ! Regards,MK Get cheap domain registration at Domains at Retail, or learn about buying a new car .

Mothers 7240 California Gold Clay Bar System

Mothers 7240 California Gold Clay Bar System is the ultimate tool to take the right steps in bringing back the shine to your car! I have used clay on my integra and the difference you will see in how rough the paint is before and after is amazing! Product Features Extends Paint Life Safe for all Paints Instant Show car shine Will remove embedded grains of metal, tree sap, paint overspray Includes 80G clay bar, 16oz Showtime Instant Detailer, 4oz original formula Carnauba Cleaner Wax Customer Reviews: " After reading numerous raving reviews here at Amazon.com and at several other sites, and learning that auto clay was safe for clear coat paints because it works through a non-abrasive process, I decided to give it a try -- and boy, was I glad I did! My car was covered with a stubborn deposit of dirt and grime that simply would not come off with a car wash. It seemed that the dirt and grime had gotten lodged in the paint and wouldn't budge n

Best Car Wash and Wax Tips from the Pros

Best Car Wash and Wax Tips from the Pros by David Maillie It is a proven fact that the better your car looks the higher the value you will get at resale or trade-in. Proper car care to include washing, waxing, and polishing will not only make your car look its best, but will help retain its value and make it last longer. For the purpose of this article we questioned numerous detailing experts and other similar professionals as to what works best. Here are their best car care recommendations: Start by using a garage or shaded area. The hot sun will make proper car care and cleaning hard, if not impossible and could be detrimental to your car's finish. Next thoroughly wet down the car. This will remove dirt and road debris which will cause scratches if you skip this step and start using a sponge and soap on the car. If it is a hot day, be sure to routinely wet the car so it does not dry suds or cleaning chemicals on it. Next use a car wash solution, don't use general purpose

Costly Car Detailing Video

Here is a great video I found showing a Car Detailing Expert who details the most expensive cars. Here you find 10 steps to take in making that mirror shine like the professionals create on such expensive cars. The detailing products used in the videos here can be exchanged with products you find on the shelves at home, but the results may vary. Try your own detailing products to see what works. Many people use Meguiars or Mothers detailing products . Regards, Michael Kralj Ontario car buyer guide and Car Body work websites are a click away!