Detailing/Car Care FAQ

Pristine Auto Detailing is proud to give you even more tips and recommendations on which products to use, and also answers to questions that we get on a regular basis! So look around, and feel free to email us at info@padetailing.com if you have a question that is not covered here! Enjoy, and happy cleaning. Also, you will be able to purchase certain products I recommend through Amazon, and those products are listed below:

Is professional detailing REALLY worth it?

The biased answer, yes. The unbiased answer, yes. A professional detailing can make your car look like it is right off the show-room floor. Pro's have a lot of skills and know-how that the weekend detailer does not really have. Also, most detailers are good at getting contaminants/scratches/swirls OUT of the paint, whereas a lot of commercial products are sold to CONCEAL the blemishes. If you are looking for someone to teach you, I am sure that a lot of local detailers will be willing to go over a few things which would enable you to do a better job yourself!

Does newspaper really work well as a window cleaner?

Yes, it actually does. I for one do not use it as my main "towel" though, as I tend to prefer microfiber cloths to do windows with. However, newspaper does work VERY well, and I strongly prefer it to a cotton towel because newspaper will not lint at all.

The last time I tried to do a full paint detail on my car, it took all weekend and I didn't even finish, what do I do now?!

In a forum I frequent, this question was asked, and I found it one that is very important to address. Yes, detailing does take a VERY long time, more time than most people even want to think about. With that being said, there is not a symptom of being "too meticulous" as was mentioned in the forum, being meticulous is what makes a good detailer. This was my reply to the user who asked the question:

"Youre not being too meticulous. In the world of detailing, I fail to see that there is such a symptom. With that being said, it does not sound like you're a pro, but moreso of a weekender who wants to enjoy a very clean car at the work of his own hands, which I applaud you for.However, once you detail your car a number of times (and maybe even some other people's), youll learn quicker, more efficient ways of doing things. So what Im trying to say is, as someone starting out and getting their feet wet in this endeavor, you're not alone. Just take your time, turn on some music, and enjoy the day, and your car."