VALETING OR DETAILING

Car Valeting

The valeting service is a complete cleaning of your vehicle’s both exterior and interior, which
consists mainly of:

1) An overall wash, Body polish and Hand Waxed to a high sheen result
2) A complete interior shampoo including the car seats, upholstery, booth,
carpets, and a protecting solution is applied for optimized result.
3) Using our unique product to clean your wheel and tyres and make them
shine as new.

Detailer; (detailing work)

The process of cleaning a vehicle very thoroughly with specialized products with less aim at the best price
and more aim at the best result. This includes restoring paint, removing oxidation and going through
several processes to correct any wear and tear that might be visible. Doing what they can to bring a
vehicle back to “new” state. A detailer spent more time on a vehicle, goes through more steps and aims
for perfection.

Valeter; (valeting work)

The process of giving the vehicle a quick clean look. This can either be a quick wash and wax, or a
treatment with special products that adds gloss for a short period of time. It is not aimed at quality,
durability or perfection, but aims at the best ratio between time and result. Trying to get the best look in
the shortest time, without considering how long that look will last. A valeter will go for cheap products
and works fast. Trying to do as many cars in a day as possible.

Procedure

Wash, wax and detail in the following order:

1. Brush, vacuum, and clean the interior. Either prior to, after, or on the same
day.
2. Clean wheels and tires. To avoid splash back from the wheels. Also, use tire
brushes and never use them for the body of the car!
3. Wash exterior
4. Apply tire dressing
5. Polish wheels
6. Clean & Treat exterior trim
7. Polish and then wax exterior paints

Interior cleaning work;

Because washing a vehicle thoroughly can be an all day job you can opt to clean the interior the
daybefore or the day after. It would depend on how much discipline you have. See the Detailing
Wiki article on interior cleaning for more info.
 Exteriorcleaning work

Washing the Paintwork

Although, in order to avoid deep scratches, the vehicle must be rinsed thoroughly before a
sponge is applied. To do this, always begin at the top of the vehicle and rinse down. If the
weather is particularly hot that day, the process will most likely require repeating, even after just
a few minutes. Always make sure that the section of the vehicle that is being washed is wet. If
possible park the car in a shady area. Also, morning or afternoons are preferable times.

Pour a liberal amount of soap into the bucket (making sure it is free of debris first) and then fill it
up with water. Follow the manufacturers recommended instructions for which quantities of soap
and water to use. Dip the sponge into the water and wait for it to absorb as much soapy water as
it can. Squeeze the sponge repeatedly while swirling it around in the water. Squeeze excess water
out of the sponge and then apply it to the roof of the vehicle. Always wipe the vehicle's surface
in straight motions (to avoid making fine swirl marks), remember to begin with the roof and
work down the sides to the bottom of the vehicle. If the weather is hot, then soap the vehicle in
small sections (I.E. a panel at a time), and then rinse immediately. If not, the heat can dry the
soap onto the vehicle's paint.

Washing the Wheels

It is highly recommended to use a different set of equipment (sponge, bucket etc.) for the wheels.
This will reduce the risk of scratching other parts of the paint work, as the wheels are usually the
dirtiest part of a vehicle.

There are two common ways to clean the wheels of a vehicle.

The first way is to clean them with soap and a wheel brush. The choice of brush rests largely on
the design of the hubcaps or wheels.

First, ensure that the wheels have been rinsed with water. Next, scrub them with the wheel brush
being careful not scratch the hubcaps' paint. Note: hubcaps with grooves in them can contain a
lot of brake dust, as can alloy wheels. These problem areas can require extra time and scrubbing.

The second method is to use spray on, rinse off chemicals. Directions for these should be found
on the bottle.

Rinsing and drying the vehicle

An important step is rinsing all of the soap off of the vehicle. Begin at the top and spray
downward to avoid splashing soap back up to the top of the vehicle. If your finish has a good
coat of wax, make your final rinse with water of a moderate volume and low pressure about an
inch above the surface rather than a high pressure spray. This will create a sheet of water
producing fewer small water beads and will improve your drying results.
Afterward, dry the vehicle with a clean, plush .Microfiber towels are superior to chamois or terry
towels and will prevent new scratches from appearing in the paint. As much as possible, dry the
vehicle thoroughly including the nooks and crannies (door jambs, under the hood, trunk lid, etc.)
to prevent water spots and premature corrosion. It is not recommended to allow the vehicle to
dry naturally as minerals in the water will be left behind as the water itself evaporates.

Polishing

Many products are available on the market which claims to polish paint to restore luster. Some
are more effective than others; consult your owners manual or vehicle manufacturer for a
recommendation for your particular car. A popular polishing tool with many enthusiasts is the
clay bar. Most polishes should be applied sparingly, usually no more than once or twice per year.
Never use a polishing compound on a car with a clear coat. These compounds are far too
abrasive and will remove the clear coat.

To use a clay bar, the surface of the vehicle must always be lubricated. Never rub the bar on dry
paint, it will scratch. Additionally, if the clay bar is dropped on the ground, it must be discarded.
The contamination it picks up would subsequently be ground into the paint if it continues to be
used.

Waxing

Most car wash solutions claim to have wax in them, however the amount they contain is usually
not enough to offer significant protection to your vehicle. It is therefore recommended that a
"hard" wax be used. These can come in a variety of forms, including pastes, liquids, and sprays.
If water applied to your paint forms very large droplets or does not bead at all, it should be
waxed. A general rule of thumb is to apply wax when the beads become larger than 2.5
centimeters (1 in).

Since there are a wide variety of products, follow the instructions for application on your
particular product. Apply wax to one section of the car at a time, and let haze. Once this occurs,
remove the wax by buffing with a folded microfiber towel. Changing to different folds often will
make removal of the excess wax easier. After removal, it may be necessary to open the doors to
remove wax residue at the edges of the panels.