Car Valet and Car Cleaning Services: How to Keep the Paintwork of your Car in Good conditi...: In the first installment of exploring how to keep the paintwork of your car in Good condition , we looked at how to wash your car effectivel...
Thursday, 10 October 2013
Car Valet and Car Cleaning Services: Interior Car Valeting Tips
Car Valet and Car Cleaning Services: Interior Car Valeting Tips: Tips for successful Interior car valeting or auto interior valeting tips Have you ever taken a lift from somebody and regretted doing so?...
Interior Car Valeting Tips
Tips for successful Interior car valeting or auto interior valeting tips
Have you ever taken a lift from somebody and regretted doing so? Or have you got into somebody’s car and felt like you want to throw up? If not, then probably, you hardly accept lifts from mates and others or, you have never worked in the car industry before. There are many cars driving around with the interior in such a state that you would not want to have a drink when you are sitting in them. Apart from the embarrassment leaving your car in such a state gives, it can also be a serious health hazard. It is quite important to keep the interior of your car in very good condition all the time, not only when you want to sell it. Leaving your car in a dirty state will open the interior up to gems and other diseases. We would like to give you a few tips on how best to keep the interior of you can in a very clean state
Hoovering or Vacuuming
The first stage of any valeting process is to vacuum the car thoroughly. To make things easier for you, especially if your car is a complete mess, is to get rid of all loose items. This will include any papers, wrappers, drink cans etc. This should be done not only in the main driver/passenger compartments, but also in the boot.
Most cars have floor mats. If yours have one, then it will be necessary to remove all the mats as well, either at the same time or separately. This gives you the opportunity to get to all the hidden or obscure areas of the car, including under the seats, the central console and the pedals. Hoovers or vacuum cleaners come with various attachments, some of which can be used to reach those tight areas. Ensure you hoover the mats and the seats as well. A hard brush can be used to agitate the carpets to make it easier to hoover out any embedded dirt. A car valeter or a professional car valeting company, for example, will use a small detailing brush to clean the air vents, around the radio etc.
Leather car seats need to be treated with car when hoovering as they could easily get damaged by using the wrong hoover attachment or applying too much pressure. It is better to slow down the movement of the vacuum cleaner in such delicate situations
One area of the car that that many people tend to ignore very often is the boot. It needs to be given the same attention. Apart from being used for the weekly shopping, many people tend to turn the boots of their cars into a junk house; dumping a whole lot of rubbish, etc periodically. For a detailed interior valeting, a professional car cleaning company will also remove the spare tyre, if your car has one, to ensure that the area gets the same treatment as the rest of the car interior. Be careful when lifting the spare tyre as they could be heavy.
Once the hoovering is complete, you will then proceed to the next stage which involves the washing and removing of any stains in the car. We will look at this in the next instalment. As we have always advised, some of these jobs can be done a lot better if you have the proper equipment and using a professional car cleaning company could be the answer to any doubts or headaches you may have
Tuesday, 1 October 2013
How Keep the Paintwork of your Car in Good condition
In the first installment of exploring how to keep the paintwork of your car in Good condition, we looked at how to wash your car effectively and the sort of chemicals and equipment you may require to make your job very easy. We will look at what other steps you need to take to ensure that the exterior of your car is continuously enhanced
Unless you are washing your car in very air-tight and controlled environment, there is a high possibility of water, chemicals and other agents, getting into your nostrils, your clothes and your eyes. To avoid any damage to your eyes, in particular, and to avoid inhaling toxic chemicals, it is highly recommended you wear protective gloves and safely goggles.
Protective gloves will ensure that your skin, in particular, your hands, are adequately protected from any harmful agents in the cleaning materials you are using. Some cleaning agents used in the car industry, especially those used in the cleaning of wheels are known to contain various acids which can cause skin irritation, blisters and even burns when they come into direct contact with the skin. Wearing gloves, especially those classified for industrial use, will give you adequate protection from these. Safely goggles will protect your eyes in the same way as gloves protects your hands.
One mistake that many people make after washing a car is to leave it to dry on its own. The effect of this is to leave deposits of car shampoo and other cleaning agents, dried watermarks and streaks of dry water and washing agent on the car. Apart from the unsightly nature these leave on the car, negating the car cleaning objective, the deposits of car shampoo and other cleaning agents can penetrate into the paintwork. This can damage the paintwork, create oxidation, cause the paintwork to lose its shine and quality and eventually help to speed up the deterioration of the paintwork
It is therefore recommended that you dry your car thoroughly after washing. To do this, you will need a bucket of clean water and chamois leather or microfiber car drying cloth. This will help you thoroughly dry your car off and help you remove any left-over deposits of car washing agents. Such cloth, rinsed continuously with clean water, will ensure you do a very good job and also help you protect your paint work from any scratches, that is assuming you did a very good job during the washing process
It is very easy to pick up all the above listed items in most diy shops or those selling car cleaning materials. Where in doubt, always seek professional advice or better still, use the services of a professional car cleaning company for the purpose. A professional car valeting company have both the expert knowledge and highly trained professional car valeters to sort out all your guesswork. They could also save you lots of headaches
Safety measures:
Protective gloves will ensure that your skin, in particular, your hands, are adequately protected from any harmful agents in the cleaning materials you are using. Some cleaning agents used in the car industry, especially those used in the cleaning of wheels are known to contain various acids which can cause skin irritation, blisters and even burns when they come into direct contact with the skin. Wearing gloves, especially those classified for industrial use, will give you adequate protection from these. Safely goggles will protect your eyes in the same way as gloves protects your hands.
Drying your car after washing
We do not intend to take you through step-by-step processes of how to wash your car to get the best results. This is because we assume many adults can do this with a fair amount of results. We will concern ourselves however at what happens after washing your car.One mistake that many people make after washing a car is to leave it to dry on its own. The effect of this is to leave deposits of car shampoo and other cleaning agents, dried watermarks and streaks of dry water and washing agent on the car. Apart from the unsightly nature these leave on the car, negating the car cleaning objective, the deposits of car shampoo and other cleaning agents can penetrate into the paintwork. This can damage the paintwork, create oxidation, cause the paintwork to lose its shine and quality and eventually help to speed up the deterioration of the paintwork
It is therefore recommended that you dry your car thoroughly after washing. To do this, you will need a bucket of clean water and chamois leather or microfiber car drying cloth. This will help you thoroughly dry your car off and help you remove any left-over deposits of car washing agents. Such cloth, rinsed continuously with clean water, will ensure you do a very good job and also help you protect your paint work from any scratches, that is assuming you did a very good job during the washing process
It is very easy to pick up all the above listed items in most diy shops or those selling car cleaning materials. Where in doubt, always seek professional advice or better still, use the services of a professional car cleaning company for the purpose. A professional car valeting company have both the expert knowledge and highly trained professional car valeters to sort out all your guesswork. They could also save you lots of headaches
Thursday, 12 September 2013
Tips to Help Keep the Paintwork of Your Car in Good Condition
Buying a motor vehicle could be one of the most expensive investment many of would make. Given such a high investment, the many purposes a car would serve, and the benefits having car or motor vehicle could bring into our life, there is no wonder many of us love our cars. Thus, there is no surprise many of us take all the necessary steps to ensure that our beloved cars remain as attractive and reliable as when it was bought.
Our desire to ensure that our cars remain the centre of attraction without spending a fortune could be one of the reasons many of us have at various occasions made an attempt to wash, vacuum, polish or even valet our car or motor vehicle instead of engaging the services of a professional car valeter or car valeting company. No harm in doing that so long as we know what we are doing and are also using the right materials
If you have ever used or tempted to use any household detergent or washing-up liquid to wash your car, then, please cease immediately. Using any household detergent or washing-up liquid to wash your motor vehicle will do it more harm than good. Household cleaners like dish washing detergent contain chemicals that are capable of dissolving grease. This implies using such chemicals to wash your motor car will breakdown any wax and protective elements on your the cars’ paintwork. With time, your vehicle will lose its shine and other elements that protect the car from UV rays and the harsh weather. Again, many of the household detergents are known to contain micro-fine abrasives which are capable of leaving scratches on the paintwork of motor cars.
To wash your car therefore, you will need a properly formulated car shampoo for the purpose. These liquid car shampoo are capable of dissolving the dirt and grime on the motor vehicles without breaking down or removing wax finish. Most of these may also contain a waxing element that would leave your car with a very shiny andattr active finish. Using a soft car washing mitt or foam sponge will also be a step in the right direction. These can be bought from various shops. Whenever in doubt, engaging the services of a reputable car cleaning company or car valeting company will remove any of the headaches or doubts you may have.
I hope this article will give you an idea on how best to attempt washing your beloved motor vehicle. We will provide you with more tips in our next installment in the coming weeks
Maintaining the Quality of Your Cars Paintwork
Washing the Car
As much as possible, it is always advisable to wash the car in a shaded area, especially during the sunny summers when the temperature is very hot. Ideally it is always good to ensure the vehicles’ body is very wet. Thus, hosing the car down to get rid of any particles and contaminants should always be a necessary step before sponging the car down. This step will ensure you don’t end up leaving scratches on your car. It is therefore worth noting that having access to lots of water, hose, or even a pressure hose will make your job a lot easier and also give you a better finish within a short space of timeIf you have ever used or tempted to use any household detergent or washing-up liquid to wash your car, then, please cease immediately. Using any household detergent or washing-up liquid to wash your motor vehicle will do it more harm than good. Household cleaners like dish washing detergent contain chemicals that are capable of dissolving grease. This implies using such chemicals to wash your motor car will breakdown any wax and protective elements on your the cars’ paintwork. With time, your vehicle will lose its shine and other elements that protect the car from UV rays and the harsh weather. Again, many of the household detergents are known to contain micro-fine abrasives which are capable of leaving scratches on the paintwork of motor cars.
To wash your car therefore, you will need a properly formulated car shampoo for the purpose. These liquid car shampoo are capable of dissolving the dirt and grime on the motor vehicles without breaking down or removing wax finish. Most of these may also contain a waxing element that would leave your car with a very shiny andattr active finish. Using a soft car washing mitt or foam sponge will also be a step in the right direction. These can be bought from various shops. Whenever in doubt, engaging the services of a reputable car cleaning company or car valeting company will remove any of the headaches or doubts you may have.
I hope this article will give you an idea on how best to attempt washing your beloved motor vehicle. We will provide you with more tips in our next installment in the coming weeks
Friday, 23 August 2013
Tips for Cleaning and Detailing the Engine Compartment of your Motor Vehicle
The reliability of any vehicle has everything to do with how well the engine of the car is maintained. Maintaining the motor vehicle’s engine is not only dependent on ensuring that you adhere strictly to the recommended schedule as stated by the manufacturer, but also ensuring that the area where the engine is stored is free from debris, grease, oil, etc and any unwanted elements that will make it very difficult for the engine to “breath” and perform at the ultimate level.
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Whilst the mechanics and the engineers will ensure that the engine is serviced and maintained as specified in the service manual, the onus falls on you, the owner, the ensure that engine compartment is kept in a state that will enable the engine to run smoothly
The question is how do you, as the car owner, ensure that the engine compartment of your car is given all the attention? Well, you can either do this yourself, or you can use the services of a professional valeter or Professional valeting Company to enable you to achieve that goal.
Assuming you decide to do this yourself, what do you have to do?
To enable you to do this successfully, there are a few basic materials you will need. These include:
It is recommended that all the exposed components of the engine is given adequate protection after a wash. Thus, in addition to the above, you will also need vinyl and rubber protector or a specialist engine protector, usually applied using a spray bottle.
All these cleaning agents and chemicals are specific to the motor industry. Thus a professional car cleaner or car valeter will have all these in their stock. Hence, you will not have to worry about getting access to these if you decide to employ the use one of these professionals for the cleaning of the engine compartment of your motor vehicle. The good news however is that most of these specialist cleaning agents and chemicals can be purchased from specialist and diy shops, even though we cannot vouch on the quality of these
Having organised these equipments, you will then be ready to tackle the job of giving your car engine and its cubicle the look that will give your engine and therefore your car, a new lease of life; hopefully help the engine function a lot better, and possibly, help to prolong its life; assuming you decide not to use the services of a professional car cleaning company, like Motorclean Ltd if you happen to be in the UK.
In the second part of this article, we will look at the process of Cleaning and Detailing the Engine Compartment of your Motor Vehicle to make it look like the car has just been driven out of the showroom
Whilst the mechanics and the engineers will ensure that the engine is serviced and maintained as specified in the service manual, the onus falls on you, the owner, the ensure that engine compartment is kept in a state that will enable the engine to run smoothly
The question is how do you, as the car owner, ensure that the engine compartment of your car is given all the attention? Well, you can either do this yourself, or you can use the services of a professional valeter or Professional valeting Company to enable you to achieve that goal.
Assuming you decide to do this yourself, what do you have to do?
To enable you to do this successfully, there are a few basic materials you will need. These include:
Water
Access to water, usually, lots of water is very vital if you want to do a very good job. Ideally, very warm water running through a steam cleaner is the best to use. However, a high pressure hose or even cold water with a bucket can do, even though you will in many cases not be able to get the same results compared to using very warm water running through a steam cleanerCleaning Agents and Chemicals
Due to the greasy nature of most car engines, cleaning the engine compartment of your motor vehicle will in many cases require the use of specialist cleaning agents and chemicals. These may include engine degreasers that are capable of breaking down the grease and oil deposits, traffic film remover and car shampoo to help you to get rid of all the dirt and grime that have accumulated in the area over the period. In addition, a high quality car washing sponge to help you rub down the area, and a brush to make it easy for you to reach the tight, awkward and difficult sections will all make it easy for you to make all the difference.It is recommended that all the exposed components of the engine is given adequate protection after a wash. Thus, in addition to the above, you will also need vinyl and rubber protector or a specialist engine protector, usually applied using a spray bottle.
All these cleaning agents and chemicals are specific to the motor industry. Thus a professional car cleaner or car valeter will have all these in their stock. Hence, you will not have to worry about getting access to these if you decide to employ the use one of these professionals for the cleaning of the engine compartment of your motor vehicle. The good news however is that most of these specialist cleaning agents and chemicals can be purchased from specialist and diy shops, even though we cannot vouch on the quality of these
Other Recommended Materials
In addition to the above, access to a well-ventilated area, drying agents including Microfiber towel, chamois leather popularly referred to as a "shammy" or wash-leather will all help to give the car engine compartment the professional finish and make the final look worth the effort.Having organised these equipments, you will then be ready to tackle the job of giving your car engine and its cubicle the look that will give your engine and therefore your car, a new lease of life; hopefully help the engine function a lot better, and possibly, help to prolong its life; assuming you decide not to use the services of a professional car cleaning company, like Motorclean Ltd if you happen to be in the UK.
In the second part of this article, we will look at the process of Cleaning and Detailing the Engine Compartment of your Motor Vehicle to make it look like the car has just been driven out of the showroom
Friday, 9 August 2013
Understanding Car Valeting
For many car owners, the main reason a car has to be given a valet is to make it look clean, nice and appealing. To many others, valeting a car involves giving the car a wash, a vacuum and possibly waxing the exterior. To the professional car valeter however, valeting a car goes a lot further than that.
This article and subsequent ones will attempt to deal with a lot of car valeting issues and also explain why some of the car cleaning and valeting processes should best be left to the professionals
According to wikipedia, car valeting involves” an extremely thorough cleaning, polishing and waxing” of a car. This process is performed, not only on the exterior of the car, but also in the interior. This process is undertaken thorough in all areas of the car, making the motor vehicle look almost new or as if it has just come out of the showroom.
Helping to protect the cars finish and paintwork
Driving a car up and down the many roads or even leaving the car outside, as many of us do, exposes the exterior of the motor vehicle to the harsh weather, including snow, rain and the sunshine. The wind blows various debris , many of which are collected by the vehicle on various occasions. A basic car wash may not in many cases succeed to remove all these grime deposited on the car
The above are just a few of the advantages that a regular car valet can give to your car. We would be exploring a lot more of these in detail in subsequent articles. We will as be looking at when using a professional car valeting company and their specialist services, such as the SMART repair service offered by Motorclean Ltd can save you a lot of headaches, time and possibly raise the value of your car beyond your imagination
This article and subsequent ones will attempt to deal with a lot of car valeting issues and also explain why some of the car cleaning and valeting processes should best be left to the professionals
What is Car Valeting
Why Valet a Car
The main reason why a car has to be given a valet is to make the car look clean and presentable. However, as stated above, this goes beyond that. Other advantages includeHelping to protect the cars finish and paintwork
Driving a car up and down the many roads or even leaving the car outside, as many of us do, exposes the exterior of the motor vehicle to the harsh weather, including snow, rain and the sunshine. The wind blows various debris , many of which are collected by the vehicle on various occasions. A basic car wash may not in many cases succeed to remove all these grime deposited on the car
Maintaining the paintwork
Removing scratches from the paintwork
Regular Car Valet can extend the longevity of the vehicle.
The above are just a few of the advantages that a regular car valet can give to your car. We would be exploring a lot more of these in detail in subsequent articles. We will as be looking at when using a professional car valeting company and their specialist services, such as the SMART repair service offered by Motorclean Ltd can save you a lot of headaches, time and possibly raise the value of your car beyond your imagination
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