Below are steps and brief descriptions on detailing the exterior of your car,
Each step below also includes how often it should be performed.
1) Wash & Dry: (Weekly) This Step removes all the loose dirt and debris from the exterior of the car. This also includes wheel & wheel wells. Maintaining a clean finish will help prolong your wax or sealant on your paint.Use a quick detailer in between washing to maintain a fresh washed look.
2) Clay bar: (Every 3-6 months-depends on surrounding environment)This step removes embedded contaminates that normal washing can't remove and will leave the surface of the paint silky smooth.
3) Polish: (1-2 times a year) This step removes imperfection in the paint (swirls,water marks,birds etching, etc.)and brings back the shine & depth to the paint.
4) Wax and / Sealant: (Every 2-6 months depends on products and environmental condition) This step is your protection for your paint, it will also add gloss and wetness to the paint.
5) Polish and / or apply a wheel sealant to clean protect wheels: (protect every 2-3 months,polish when needed) This step will help prevent brake dust and road grime from adhering to the surface of the wheels making them easier to clean
6) Clean or polish all chrome aluminium: As Needed
7) Dress all tires, Wheel wells and trim: Weekly or twice a month
8) Clean Windows and door jambs: Weekly or when needed
