Here are are
some common technical questions and answers.
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What is the benefit of valeting? |
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Aside from
making your car look good, one of the primary benefits
of having your car professionally valeted on a regular
basis is that it significantly increases its' resale
value. A car that has been well looked after will fetch
a greater sale price than one that has been clearly
neglected. Put another way, it's quite likely that you
will be able to recoup your valeting costs at the time
of sale! |
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Why shouldn't I use an automatic car
wash? |
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Even the
most effective and advanced car wash will damage your
car. They use detergents and chemicals which are harmful
to the paintwork. It is likely they will accelerate the
paintwork's ageing process and contribute to fading and
oxidation. These overly strong chemicals are used to
compensate for the inefficiency of the giant rollers. In
addition to this, the rollers create thousands of tiny
scratches in swirling patterns on your bodywork. The
consequences of regular visits to an automatic car wash
will certainly be realised when it comes to selling your
car. |
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What is the difference between
shampooing and steam cleaning of carpets and upholstery? |
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Effective steam cleaning requires that the seats and
carpets should be removed from the car (due to the
temperature of the steam). They should then be
completely saturated, left to dry for at least 48 hours
and then refitted. In most situations this is obviously
not feasible.
We shampoo carpets and
upholstery using a powerful extraction machine. This
does not require their removal from the car and results
in a far quicker drying time. Using the best cleaning
solutions and the right balances, we ensure that this
method achieves the same quality of finish as that of
steam cleaning. |
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◦ Why should I have my car waxed? |
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Firstly, it
keeps airborne contaminants from reaching the paint and
starting a chemical reaction. Secondly, it diffuses
(refracts) UV and infrared radiation from the sun, thus
preventing both from being absorbed by the pigment in
the paint, which in turn would result in overheating,
dullness and oxidising of the paint. A waxed car will
actually have a lower paint surface temperature than an
unwaxed car! |
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◦ What is oxidation? |
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This is
paint starvation. It occurs when paint becomes dry and
loses its' natural oils. Even the mildest soaps and
shampoos will accelerate this process. We understand
this and only use shampoos of a neutral ph level to
ensure proper care of your car's paintwork. |
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◦ What is the difference between a polish and a wax? |
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A polish
acts as a moisturiser to the paint and enriches colour
and lustre. A wax on the other hand will add shine, but
primarily acts as a protective coating by sealing the
paintwork either by polymers or a carnuba.
If you
have a question that hasn't been answered please feel
free to contact us |
