Making the automotive paint surface look great is one of the most common activities of the professional detailer. It is important, then, that the technician be able to evaluate…
One of the larger surface areas to clean on the interior of a vehicle is the carpeting. This includes carpeted floor mats, carpeting on the floor of the vehicle,…
It is unfortunately too common for full-service detailing operations to have menus that offer too many options. They tend to be overly complicated. As a solution, I propose the…
In this month’s column, two very important topics are covered. The first part is about "safety," which refers to shop policies, preventive measures, and established practices designed to reduce…
A common challenge at car washes that offer detailing is inadequate results of certain services. For example, fabric seats might not come out completely clean, or there are still…
The inside of a car or SUV is like a rolling living room, with all the comforts of home. It makes sense, then, that those who demand that their…
Most professional detailers would agree that there is a set of staple equipment and tools that are used to provide quality detailing results. These would include a pressure washer,…
The 25th annual Mobile Tech Auto Recon Expo (MTE) took place January 28-31 in Orlando, FL at The Rosen Shingle Creek Convention Center. MTE caters to the mobile (and…
In providing training for automotive detailing operations over the years, I have found that it is important to teach a process approach. My operational model of automotive detailing includes the…
Steam remains an essential tool for the professional detailer. A dry vapor steam-generating machine has become a standard piece of equipment in professional detailing operations. It can also be…