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Our Business philosophy is that an educated consumer makes our best
customer.
Many detailing terms used by detailers, body shops and even auto mechanics trying to up sell you additional services. Unfortunately
they use those terms loosely to assure you that they know all buzz words in the detailing business to earn your confident in them.
We, on the other hand, want to arm you with the correct detailing terms so you know what you are buying and if you really getting
the result you expect from the service that they asking you to pay for.
Let’s properly define each product we use in our paint rejuvenation process so you can compare.
Wax :
A wax in true sense is a protective coating. Pure wax (Carnauba comes from palm tree in South America) does very little to enhance
the shine of your vehicle. Actually the other ingredients like oils and silicones are added to make the automobile wax as we know
today.
In our shop we use two different types of wax:
* Premium wax in our Diamond Shine and Care packages. Applied with Dual-Orbital polisher then buffed out with microfiber towel.
* Regular wax in our Valvet Touch package. Applied on with wax applicator then buffed out with microfiber towel.
Glaze:
A Glaze is a filling product that cosmetically hides minor imperfections in the paint clear coat surface specially micro-scratches
caused by regular washing (Automatic Car wash or hand car wash). Glaze is made up of oils and silicones, simply fills the
imperfections in the clear coat yielding a sold surface that appears to be shinier and deeper than it actually is. In general Glazes
offer little or no paint protection and last a very short time.
* We used it only if requested by our customers.
customer.
Many detailing terms used by detailers, body shops and even auto mechanics trying to up sell you additional services. Unfortunately
they use those terms loosely to assure you that they know all buzz words in the detailing business to earn your confident in them.
We, on the other hand, want to arm you with the correct detailing terms so you know what you are buying and if you really getting
the result you expect from the service that they asking you to pay for.
Let’s properly define each product we use in our paint rejuvenation process so you can compare.
Wax :
A wax in true sense is a protective coating. Pure wax (Carnauba comes from palm tree in South America) does very little to enhance
the shine of your vehicle. Actually the other ingredients like oils and silicones are added to make the automobile wax as we know
today.
In our shop we use two different types of wax:
* Premium wax in our Diamond Shine and Care packages. Applied with Dual-Orbital polisher then buffed out with microfiber towel.
* Regular wax in our Valvet Touch package. Applied on with wax applicator then buffed out with microfiber towel.
Glaze:
A Glaze is a filling product that cosmetically hides minor imperfections in the paint clear coat surface specially micro-scratches
caused by regular washing (Automatic Car wash or hand car wash). Glaze is made up of oils and silicones, simply fills the
imperfections in the clear coat yielding a sold surface that appears to be shinier and deeper than it actually is. In general Glazes
offer little or no paint protection and last a very short time.
* We used it only if requested by our customers.
Polish:
A polish as the name applied designed to produce a shine in the paint clear coat surface. It does so by removing a very thin layer
from the clear coat surface, thus eliminating light oxidation and leveling minor scratches and other surface imperfections. A pure
Polish has no paint protection characteristics.
A polish as the name applied designed to produce a shine in the paint clear coat surface. It does so by removing a very thin layer
from the clear coat surface, thus eliminating light oxidation and leveling minor scratches and other surface imperfections. A pure
Polish has no paint protection characteristics.
- * It can be added as an option to Diamond Care or Shine detailing packages, we apply it with dual-orbital polisher or high
speed buffer, it depends on your vehicle circumstances.
Compound:
The purpose of this product is to correct major imperfections in the clear coat surface and removing the heaviest oxidation.
Compound is made up of rough granules, act like sanding agent similar to 2000 grit sandpaper, and other lubricating agents.
The purpose of this product is to correct major imperfections in the clear coat surface and removing the heaviest oxidation.
Compound is made up of rough granules, act like sanding agent similar to 2000 grit sandpaper, and other lubricating agents.
- * We use a “clear coat safe” compound and it is the best kind on the market today has a “true cut” characteristics. No wax,
glazes or silicones added so we can see the true results on your vehicle, not just cosmetic fill-ins. We apply it with high-speed
or by dual-orbital polisher, it depends onyour vehicle circumstances, then buff it out with microfiber towel follow by polishing
application as described next. Compounding is similar to wet sanding, in removing major damage will leave minor scratches
behind that must be followed by the application of polish.
Sealant:
Polymer paint sealants are a newer class of chemical to the detailing industry. Polymer sealant, like a wax, is a protective product in
its purest form. A polymer sealant, however, provides better protection than wax and lasts about twice as long. The difference
between the two products is based on their molecular structure. The molecules of wax go on the clear coat surface in a relatively
random fashion. In contrast, the molecules structures of a high quality polymer sealant bonds in a cross-link in long chains forming
a durable net across the paint surface. This net is much more difficult to deteriorate than a random layering of molecules of a wax.
Polymer paint sealants are a newer class of chemical to the detailing industry. Polymer sealant, like a wax, is a protective product in
its purest form. A polymer sealant, however, provides better protection than wax and lasts about twice as long. The difference
between the two products is based on their molecular structure. The molecules of wax go on the clear coat surface in a relatively
random fashion. In contrast, the molecules structures of a high quality polymer sealant bonds in a cross-link in long chains forming
a durable net across the paint surface. This net is much more difficult to deteriorate than a random layering of molecules of a wax.
- * It can be added as an option to Diamond Care or Shine detailing packages, we apply it with dual-orbital polisher or by hand.
Clay bar:
This product is a malleable plastic resin, is used to remove contamination from the clear coat surface. It looks like colored play
dough and about the size of a bar of soap. Some auto store sells it in cheap imitation liquid form it is useless and has very little or
no effect in removing contamination from the paint surface. Some clay bars are formulated to be used in conjunction with clay
lubricant as it moves along the paint surface, and other can be used during prep wash it depends on the manufacturer. Also, as
you would expect clay bars range in strength from those that will only take off light surface contamination to those that are almost as
strong as 1500 grit sandpaper, and can remove mild surface oxidation.
This product is a malleable plastic resin, is used to remove contamination from the clear coat surface. It looks like colored play
dough and about the size of a bar of soap. Some auto store sells it in cheap imitation liquid form it is useless and has very little or
no effect in removing contamination from the paint surface. Some clay bars are formulated to be used in conjunction with clay
lubricant as it moves along the paint surface, and other can be used during prep wash it depends on the manufacturer. Also, as
you would expect clay bars range in strength from those that will only take off light surface contamination to those that are almost as
strong as 1500 grit sandpaper, and can remove mild surface oxidation.
Interior Surface Cleaning:
Our Interior Cleaning process is two steps process Cleaning and Protections based on our understanding that the inside of your
vehicle is like a moving living room. Our Job at Nip Tuck Auto is to make sure the interior of your vehicle is EXQUISITELY clean.
Our Interior Cleaning process is two steps process Cleaning and Protections based on our understanding that the inside of your
vehicle is like a moving living room. Our Job at Nip Tuck Auto is to make sure the interior of your vehicle is EXQUISITELY clean.
Plastic, Vinyl and Rubber surface:
First we air purge debris and dust form the surface under care. Then we start the cleaning process using all-purpose cleaner for
everyday dirt and/or solvent cleaner that is designed to remove stubborn stains (paint, shoe polish, pen marks, etc) and safe for
plastic and vinyl surfaces. Next we apply the dressing and protection process that is designed to protect your vehicle from the
elements such as ultraviolet rays, heat, cold and everyday wear-and-tear and returns natural moisture to these surfaces.
Without dressing, these surfaces can become dry and brittle, causing pre-mature aging and even cracking.
First we air purge debris and dust form the surface under care. Then we start the cleaning process using all-purpose cleaner for
everyday dirt and/or solvent cleaner that is designed to remove stubborn stains (paint, shoe polish, pen marks, etc) and safe for
plastic and vinyl surfaces. Next we apply the dressing and protection process that is designed to protect your vehicle from the
elements such as ultraviolet rays, heat, cold and everyday wear-and-tear and returns natural moisture to these surfaces.
Without dressing, these surfaces can become dry and brittle, causing pre-mature aging and even cracking.
- * We use two types of interior applicators each deigned to accomplish its own process and multiple types of brushes
and other detailing tools to get into small and hidden areas.
- ** Consumer bought products usually is a combination of detergent base cleaner and thick oil texture. Non
professional products has very little cleaning power and offers very little protection for your vehicle. It covers the dirt
with thick blanket of heavy oil that does not get absorbed by vinyl and rubber products instead sets on the surface
then transfer to your clothing as your drive and move around your vehicle.
Leather Care:
Similar process as described above but slightly different and requires more time. We only use premium quality cleaner
specifically designed for leather with correct pH balance that will clean well without damage. Next we apply premium leather
conditioner that leaves your seats soft and supple.
** WE DO NOT USE DRESSING ON LEATHER dressing not appropriate for leather as seats becomes overly slippery, will not look right, and in
some cases, actually damage the leather instead of protecting it.
Similar process as described above but slightly different and requires more time. We only use premium quality cleaner
specifically designed for leather with correct pH balance that will clean well without damage. Next we apply premium leather
conditioner that leaves your seats soft and supple.
** WE DO NOT USE DRESSING ON LEATHER dressing not appropriate for leather as seats becomes overly slippery, will not look right, and in
some cases, actually damage the leather instead of protecting it.
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