Detailing Diagnostic
How do you know which professional auto detailing service is right for your car? Before meeting with a professional detailer we would like to help you get started. In order to better assist you Detail Addict has designed a diagnostic guideline to help assess your needs and what service package is most preferred for your car. Evaluate the condition of the car and see if the following apply.
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Clay Bar
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Remove Contamination • Road grime • Tar • Bugs • Rust • Tree sap • Paint overspray • Does not remove clear coat of paint. • Does not replace polish. |
• Depends on the condition of the car, use when necessary. • If car is in good condition, use 1-2x per year. |
Polish
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Cleans and removes surface imperfections • Oxidation • Swirls • Scratches • Water deposits |
• If using proper wash method and equipment, microfiber etc, it should only be needed when there is bird dropping, water mark, light oxidation, light swirls/scratches, and etc. |
Glaze
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• Fill and mask minor imperfections remaining after polishing |
• It only last about 1-2 weeks. Reapply when needed. |
Sealant
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• Enhance the brilliance of the finish. • Give paint a very wet look, feel ultra smooth, and ultra reflective |
• Depends on where the car is parked. • If kept in the garage, may last up to 3 months or more |
Wax
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• Provide protection. • Further enhance the gloss and depth of the paint. • Make cleaning easier. |
• If the car is parked inside, may last 1-3 months or more. • If the car is parked outside, may require re-application in less than 1 months. |
Carnauba wax |
• Give a warm and wet looking finish. • Naturally derived from palm tree in Brazil. |
• Due to high content of synthetic wax, durability is shorter. |