Diamond Detailing Automotive Reconditioning Technician Guelph, Ontario

Automotive Detailing FAQ'S

Q: I purchased a used vehicle what are the benefits of automotive detailing?

A: Professional detailing services are equally beneficial to both new and used vehicles. Professional automobile detailing helps to preserve the lifespan of the vehicle, reduce costly repairs, protect the resale value, creates a professional appearance and helps to reduce allergens that can affect your health.

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Q: Do well maintained vehicles sell faster?

A: Generally speaking yes. Both Kelley Blue Book experts and automotive dealerships agree that professional auto detailing helps vehicles to sell faster and net a higher resale value than cars that have been neglected or have been subjected to improper car care techniques. Not only do they sell faster they also reap high trade-in values. Boat detailing, motorcycle detailing and RV detailing is equally beneficial and should always be performed before you sell.

Q: Is it true that most dealerships send the trade-ins to a professional detailer before they put them on the lot to sell, if so why?

A: In most cases this is true for both new and used vehicles. Some dealerships have their car cleaning staff, others send them out to be reconditioned by professionals. Dealerships simply understand the benefits of automotive detailing, the value of appearance and the health benefits associated with automotive reconditioning. Lets face it nobody wants to buy something that looks dirty.

Q: How soon after I purchase a new vehicle should I start a car care maintenance routine?

A: Your vehicle may look sparkling new but from the day it came off the assembly line the elements started to attack it. Protect your investment - begin as soon as possible. However, if the vehicle has fresh paint - it is advisable to wait 30 days before performing any car washing and 60 days before waxing or polishing. This allows the paint time to cure. Most body shops and collision centers specify this in their warranties.

Q: I wash & wax my van at home am I doing damage to it?

A: A vehicle has many surfaces and each must be treated differently. Unless you have professional training, knowledge, experience and equipment you could be causing damage to those surfaces. The damage is not always visible to the eye but in most cases it will eventually develop into a larger problem. See this article for more info.

Q: Which is better no-touch car washes or washing at home?

A: I would first refer you to the answer from the question above. The home car wash and commercial car washes have their advantages & disadvantages. You have to ask yourself what your expectations are. Do you want to preserve the appearance, maintain the value and have many enjoyable years of driving? If so the value of quality is worth seeking the services of a professional detailer. Commercial and home car washes are definitely more economical but the outcome over time can result in repairs and loss of value. See this article for more info.

Q: Touch-less car washes don't harm your vehicle do they?

A: Touch less washes can do harm to the many surfaces of your vehicle. To explain this fully please refer to this article for more info.

Q: I have an older vehicle can you help restore the appearance of it before I sell it?

A: You are very wise in making the decision to try to make the car look "in like new condition" prior to selling. Automotive restoration improves the appearance and helps to net a higher resale value. In some cases there may be damage that is beyond restoration but for most vehicles restoration is fully possible.

Q: Can I buy the same chemicals a professional detailing technician uses from a store - if not, could you sell me the products?

A: A knowledgeable and skilled reconditioning technician uses only professional grade products which are not available through retail outlets. Each vehicle's surfaces are made with different materials - using these products incorrectly can result in damage. A responsible professional would not sell these products to the general public because they are designed to be used with specific equipment.

Q: I scratched my paint when I washed my vehicle can it be buffed out?

A: This is a big problem when performing home car cleaning. I would have to see the damage before I could say for certain but most scratches can be eliminated or drastically reduced providing they have not gone deeper than the top coat. A general rule of thumb is that if you are able to place a fingernail in the depression - it is too deep.

Q: I purchased a used boat, the hull is dull looking can this be fixed?

A: Boat detailing usually helps to eliminate problems like this. It sounds like your boat wasn't washed and waxed on a regular basis. The dull look that you refer to is oxidation. If the surface hasn't become to deteriorated it can most likely be fixed and the shine restored.