CLAY BAR
CLAY BAR
CLAY BAR
Clay bar is a synthetic putty that pulls embedded contaminants that make the paint feel rough, out of the paint that normal washing cannot. This is due to all of the contaminants like brake dust, rail dust, sap, and overspray. If not properly removed, it can cause the paint to deteriorate. Clay bar removes the “rough” or gritty feeling on your vehicle’s paint, by gliding over the paint and pulling the contaminates out. The surface will be smooth and slick, providing a clean surface for a wax or sealant to be applied with improved results. After a vehicle is clayed, a sealant is applied to fill in the crevices and create a level surface.
SEALANT
CLAY BAR
CLAY BAR
Sealants are synthetic products that protect the vehicle’s paint. Sealants contain polymers that are designed to bond and form a protective shell onto the paint. Think of sealants as your “windbreaker”, it’s thin, yet provides protection. Waxes merely “sit” on the paint, giving sealants higher durability. They protect the paint from UV damage, acid rain, and sap for upwards of 6 months. Sealants also have hydrophobic properties, meaning water beads up and sheets off the paint to reduce water spots. This is beneficial while driving in the rain as it will repel water and increase visibility.
WAX
POLISH
POLISH
Waxes are natural products that also protect the car’s paint. Waxes protect the paint from UV damage, acid rain, sap, and provide hydrophobic properties for 3 months. Similar to sealants, waxes provide protection, only not as effective or durable. Waxes “sit” on the paint, which translates into decreased durability. There are benefits to using wax as they bring out a deeper shine and warm glow that sealants cannot. Waxes also add depth and a mirror finish to the paint, while also looking wet.
POLISH
POLISH
POLISH
Polishes, waxes, sealants... what's the difference? These terms are commonly misunderstood and used interchangeably with each other. Although waxes and sealants are similar; they provide protection and gloss, however, polishes are the complete opposite. Polishes do not provide any protection for the paint, they are used to restore the finish. They contain micro-abrasives that slowly abrade the clear coat, by removing microscopic amounts. By doing this, any light scratches, marring, or swirl marks are erased from the clearcoat, revealing clear reflections. Waxes and sealants are not able to restore the paint, they are designed to be used on surfaces that have been previously polished, as any imperfections will be visible through them.
STEAM MACHINE
STEAM MACHINE
STEAM MACHINE
Steam machines utilize both high temperature and pressure to effectively remove stubborn staining and stubborn substances like gum. The hot steam lifts up dirt and grime, allowing for it to be blotted up with a microfiber towel. Not only does steam remove staining and smells, but it also sanitizes surfaces and kills bacteria.
FOAM CANNON
STEAM MACHINE
STEAM MACHINE
Foam cannons are used to blanket the paint with thick, foamy suds. As the foam slides down the vehicle, it lifts and pulls dirt and grime off the paint and eventually falls off the vehicle.
A SCRATCH FREE WASH
Most people wouldn't think that cross-contamination is an issue during the wash process. If there were only one bucket and a muddy car was scrubbed down, dirt and grime would settle in the bucket and make its way onto the mitt. The “clean” soap bucket would soon turn murky. What was just taken off the paint would be rubbed right back onto the paint which will cause scratching and swirl marks. We utilize a safe wash method that significantly reduces the chances of any wash induced scratching. But before there is any contact with the paint, a rinse with a pressure washer is followed up with pre-soak from a foam cannon. Foam cannons are used to blanket the paint with thick, foamy suds. As the foam slides down the vehicle, it lifts and pulls dirt and grime off the paint and eventually falls off the vehicle. Commonly referred to as the “two bucket method” two buckets and two soft wash mitts are used to wash a vehicle. One bucket is a clean bucket with pH-neutral soap and the other is used as a rinse bucket. There is a wash mitt for the upper panels, which tend to be cleaner and another mitt for the lower panels that collect more dirt and grime from the roads. The mitt is put onto the paint using light pressure to remove any dirt, using one side. Before moving to a new panel the mitt will be flipped over to reveal the fresh side. But before dunking the dirty mitt into the clean bucket, it is scrubbed clean in the rinse bucket to dislodge any dirt or grime. Once the mitt is clean it is put back into the soap bucket, the fresh soap will cover the mitt again, ready for the next panel. A separate bucket and tools are used for wheels, never touching the paint, to prevent moving abrasive brake dust and grime onto the paint.