Vehicle Main Wash

Once I have my readings from the Digital Inspection, I will start the wash process.

I really want to make sure I strip off all the previous products that have been applied to the vehicle. To do this I use a very concentrated alkali soap. This soap will ad in the process of striping off any wax or polishes that might be on the painted surfaces. I only use the best micro-fiber wash mitts and give the car a complete 4 round wash to ensure complete cleaning and stripping of the vehicle.

Once the car has been fully washed and cleaned, I move towards the wheels and wheel-wells of the vehicle. I will remove each wheel from the vehicle so i can make complete access to the suspension, steering components and the wheel-wells. A safe non-toxic degreaser is applied to the inside of the wheel-wells, suspension, and other components. I hand scrub all these parts and ensure a complete cleanness.

I then start to focus on the wheels and tires. Using many different type of brushes I deep clean every inch of the wheel, including inside the rim. I will remove any residue left by old wheel-weights and using different brushes i will detail the brake caliper and other brake components.

Drying Stage

I first start my 3-stage drying process with the use of a water blade that will remove up to 90% of the water off the vehicle to ensure no water spotting.

Next I will use micro-fiber waffle weave drying towels to soak up the remaining surface water.

Then I use a powerful blower to pull out the remaining hidden water that hides in your mirrors, door handles and body lines. I want to make sure no water is left prior to the full paintwork decontamination process.

Full paintwork decontamination

Next I will use a clay substance and a lube to remove any surface contamination that is adhered to your paintwork. This clay substance will remove:

Rail dust - produced from the friction of train wheels against railroad tracks. Over 70% of new vehicles are shipped by rail. Rail dust can contaminate a new car's finish before it even reaches the dealership.

Brake dust - particles produced from the friction of brake pads rubbing against the rotor. This metal on metal friction disperses tiny particles of bare metal into the air and on the highway where it collects on passing vehicles.

Industrial fallout - another word for pollution, industrial fallout is a byproduct of our modern industrial age.

Tree sap, Road tar, Bug residue, Paint over spray, acid rain deposits and other contaminants that adhere and imbed into the paint finish can cause damage when left untreated. Contaminants that are left on the paint surface can weaken the protective properties and even cause serious damage to the paint finish after a short time.

I do this process with the car dry so I can take my time and work each panel at a time. Using a lube and clay I will work out all the contaminations so the panel will feel incredibly smooth to the touch.

Once the complete vehicle has had the paintwork decontaminated, I will re wash the vehicle one last time to remove any clay bar residue and contamination that might be sitting on a panel. Again the vehicle goes thru my 3-stage drying process.

1-3 Stage Evolution Paintwork Correction Process

Depending on how your paint looks once I have stripped and clayed the surface will depend on how I proceed with my paintwork correction process.

Lets just say I see quite a bit of swirls, holograms and fine to medium scratches. I will perform a 3 stage paintwork correction process using the Gloss-It Paint Correction products.

Stage 1:
Using the Cyclo DA polisher and the Gloss-It Evolution Extreme Cut.
I begin the process to remove the paintwork imperfections.

Extreme Cut is my most aggressive polish and will remove 2000 grit sandpaper scratches, car wash swirls, towel marks and medium to heavy swirls caused from hi-speed buffing. Extreme Cut contains no fillers or silicone emulsion. Extreme Cut is safe for all conventional clear-coats, single stage paint, and Nano Ceramic clear-coats.

Utilizing two 500 watt halogen lights and the 3M Sun Gun I will start to break down the heavy scratches. Once I feel I have all the heavy imperfections gone I will move to stage 2 of the paintwork correction process.

Stage 2:
Using the Cyclo DA polisher and the Gloss-It Evolution Cut Polish. This is my mild aggressive polish and will remove car wash swirls, towel marks and medium to heavy swirls caused from hi-speed buffing. Evolution Cut contains no fillers or silicone emulsion. Evolution Cut is safe for all conventional clear coats, single stage paint, and nano-ceramic clear coats. Once I feel I have all the medium and fine scratches out of the paint I move to the 3rd and final paintwork correction process.

Stage 3:
Using the Cyclo DA polisher and the Gloss-It Evolution Polish. This is my least aggressive polish in the Evolution Paint Correction & Polishing system. Evolution polish is a mild cleaner designed to restore a mirror like shine without leaving swirls or scratches. Evolution polish is safe for all conventional clear-coats, single stage paint, and nano-ceramic clear coats.

Gloss-It Gloss Finish Application

Now its time to start the polish sealant process. I will hand apply the Gloss-it Gloss Activator to all surface panels, door jams and wheels where possible.

The Gloss-it Gloss Activator is a reactive catalyst that cross links and chemically reacts with gloss finish to give extreme durability and deep gloss. Gloss Activator is a unique catalyst is solvent free, contains UV-SORB sun Protection and contains no Hydro-Carbons.

Once this has been hand applied I can start the Gloss-It Gloss Finish process by using the Porter Cable 7424 DA polisher and the Gloss-It blue foam pad.

Gloss Finish is unique (NSAP) Nano Synthetic Advanced proprietary based Polymer with extreme hydrophobic properties. Over 4,000 customer cars annually receive the Gloss Finish treatment. Gloss finish produces the perfect shine, Gloss & Durability of synthetic & the Clarity and Depth of carnauba. Gloss Finish uses or exclusive UV-SORB technology for protection against harmful elements and contains no hydro-Carbons.

I will apply 2 applications of the Gloss-It Gloss Finish and additional coats can be purchased for $15.00 per application. For the ultimate shine and duality I recommend no less than 5 applications.

Tires and exterior plastics cleaned and conditioned

Next I will use the Gloss-It T.R.V. Protectant on the tires and any exterior plastics. Gloss-It’s T.R.V. was developed and perfected in the gloss-it detail shop over the past ten years to meet our standards of protection and gloss.

Gloss-it has produced a non-greasy, non-oily, non-silicone water based protect that replenishes, protects and preserves interior and exterior vinyl, rubber and plastic surfaces leaving a factory satin look.

T.R.V. contains UV-Sorb sun protection, and contains no harsh solvents, petroleum, and is non-Hydro Carbon based.

T.R.V. will not leave greasy film on paint or glass can easily be removed with Gloss-it micro fiber towel.

Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and polished

Next I will clean the exterior windows and mirrors in a 2-stage process using Zaino Z-12 Glass Polish and a non-streaking window cleaner.

The Zaino Z-12 Clear-View Glass Polish is formulated with mild abrasives, that deep cleans and polishes all glass surfaces with ease. It quickly removes acid rain spots, hard water spots, road film, stubborn bird stains, and that annoying interior glass film. Z-12 Clear-View Glass Polish is so effective, it even removes fine to medium scratches.

Water repellent window treatment to all exterior windows

An application of Rain-X will be applied to all exterior windows.

Rain-X Original Glass Treatment dramatically improves wet weather driving visibility. Rain-X helps improve visibility by repelling rain, sleet and snow.

* Improve all-weather visibility, safety and driving comfort
* Helps easily remove frost, ice, salt, mud and bugs

All chrome and stainless steel surfaces cleaned and polished

Next I will hand polish any chrome and stainless steel surfaces such as exhaust, wheels, bumpers, windshield moldings just to name a few. I will use a product called White Diamond.

White Diamond Multi-Purpose Metals Polish is a concentrated, fast-drying, heavy-duty metals polish formulated for hand cleaning or power buffing of metal surfaces including: aluminum, chrome, brass, stainless steel, copper, silver, and gold. It removes oxidation and discoloration and cuts through grime quickly and effectively without acid or ammonia! It will also remove minor blueing and yellowing from exhaust pipes.

Interior cleaned and detailed using compressed air - including Leather cleaning and conditioning

Interior Cleaning Process

1. I deep clean the full interior of the vehicle, excluding the seats with a natural PH-Cleaning solution.

2. After the deep clean, I will apply a UV-Protectant to help protect the vinyl's and rubbers from the elements and give them that fresh brand new look.

3. I will then wipe and blend the protectant into the vinyl and rubbers to ensure a fresh new look with no splotches.

Leather Seat Cleaning Process

1. I deep clean the leather seats using the Gloss- It Satin Leather Cleaner with special formulated brushes that will not damage or hurt the fine leather on your seats.

This gently cleans and replenishes natural leather oils and restore that natural leather smell. Gloss-it Satin leather cleaner is mild water based cleaner that is pH balanced and contains no petroleum additives. Contains natural leather oils to replenish your fine leather products. Safe on all types of leather and will not stain or streak, contains no harsh alkali.

2. After the deep scrub, I will apply Gloss-It Satin Leather Polish to feed and give nutrients to the hide.

Satin leather Polish becomes invisible breathable barrier providing protection against body oils, water and alcohol based stains. Satin leather Polish is non-greasy, all natural non yellowing leather conditioner that will not dry out leather surfaces and has been shown to improved age leather. Satin leather Polish contains a proprietary UV-SORB sun protection. These UV blockers reduce leather fade & sun induced cracking, great for convertible vehicles that are exposed to constant direct sun and harmful UV rays.

3. Remember it might take up to 4 hours for the conditioner to feed the leather and soak in properly. The seats might feel tacky to the touch during this curing process.

Gloss-It Gloss Enhancer

The next step in the Connoisseur 1-on-1 Detail is an application of the Gloss-It Gloss Enhancer on the paintwork including the door jambs and any painted interior pieces.

• The Gloss Enhancer provides a mirror like appearance with true depth, clarity, reflection and shine, while removing residual dirt, soap and watermarks that can be left behind from washing.
  
• Gloss Enhancer Contains 5% (NSAP) Nano Synthetic Advanced Polymer & UV-SORB sun protection which provides protection against extreme temperatures, salt & moisture.
  
• Also contains our UV-SORB sun protection. Cleans & Protects in one step. This quick detailer can be used in direct sunlight.

Quality Control Checklist

The last stage in this detail is my quality control checklist.

I check over 18 items on the interior of the vehicle and 16 items on the exterior of the vehicle for complete cleanness.

I check off each item looked at and together during our final walk around of the vehicle I have you sign a copy of the QCC and attach to your invoice.

Photo & Video Shoot of the completed vehicle

If daylight permits I will perform a photo-shoot of the completed detailed vehicle including a 2 min walk around video capture.

The photos and video will be complied by myself and burned to disk to capture your Detail Werkz experience. This disk will be hand delivered to you by myself and viewed together.

Also your vehicle will join the selective few that have received the Body Compound Process and the photo-shoot will be placed in this section for everyone to see and admire.