At Mount Battie Car Care, we think auto detailing is one of the best forms of preventative maintenance for your vehicle.
In addition to keeping your vehicle looking great on a day-to-day basis, detailing provides protection from the long-term
effects of environmental exposure such as tree sap, UV Rays, Acid Rain, Salt, and Sand.Although your vehicle may have been
detailed before you purchased it, many auto dealerships only use products designed to make the vehicle look good to potential
buyers, without providing much lasting protection.
Many older vehicles suffer from problems such as unpleasant interior
odors, dirty carpets and upholstery, and scratched or oxidized paint. All of these problems and many others can be corrected
by detailing. If you are planning to sell your vehicle or trade it in, detailing is the perfect way to sell it quicker and
will often increase the value of your vehicle.
Exterior detailing involves cleaning and bringing a shine to the
car's paint, chrome trim, windows, wheels, and even tires. We use a variety of cleaning agents, including detergents, detail
clay, waxes, and polishes, as well as a variety of applicators and special cloths.
It is important to note the
three main components of exterior car detailing which are cleaning, correcting, and protecting. Cleaning refers to removing
all foreign surface particles from exterior surfaces through the use of washing and quick detailing. A clay bar helps to clean
contamination/dirt from within the clear coat that cannot be removed through weekly washing. Clear coat contamination can
come from industrial fallout, air particles, dirt particles, tar, and animal droppings. Correcting refers to using mechanical
polishes by hand or with a machine and specific polishing pads that remove a fine layer of clear coat from a vehicle to remove
fine scratches and swirls from a paint surface produced from improper washing or drying technique. Protecting involves the
application of a protective material (in liquid or paste form) that prevents foreign matter from adhering to the surface of
the vehicle, including water, bugs splatter, tar, and dirt. Waxes and sealants provide this barrier against the elements.
Interior detailing involves cleaning the passenger compartment of the car. Vacuuming and glass cleaning are standard, and
hot water carpet extractors, liquid cleaners, and brushes may be used to remove stains on upholstery and carpeting. A dressing
is applied to all vinyl, plastic and leather to enhance the beauty and appearance of the interior of your automobile.
Mt. Battie Car Care offers a variety of car care packages designed to meet the needs of any personal or business budget.
