If you want to keep your car looking like it’s rolling fresh off the factory floor for longer then you’ll need our top tips to help maintain your car’s shine between details. Here at Australia’s Detailing Group, we have a tonne of options for mobile car detailing in Australia but for those weeks where you want to keep your car going between sessions a little longer, we have all the tips and tricks you need!
A Quick Rinse
Give your car a quick rinse-off to remove any obvious dirt or debris in between mobile car detailing sessions. This is definitely the easiest way to get rid of the worst of the muck your car can gather and one of the quickest!
Our biggest tip for this technique is to be sure your water is clean and if using any soap, make sure that it is pH balancing to avoid any damage to your paintwork. You should also use a very soft mitt to remove more stubborn grime and pay lots of attention to the lower half of your car.
Dry Off Your Car
Once you’ve given your vehicle a quick rinse-off, it’s time to dry it! Mobile car detailing professionals will use specialist tools for this step but a microfibre cloth is ideal in a pinch.
Use smooth, circular motions to get the best shine on your vehicle, and don’t forget about mirrors or windows. There’s nothing more frustrating than watermarks right in your line of vision!
Interior Tidy Up
Now for mobile car detailers, there is nothing that transforms a car more quickly than simply removing the rubbish! You’d be amazed at some of the wild things we’ve found buried under weeks of pie tins, wrappers, and water bottles!
When working in car detailing you’ll find clients amazed by how much stuff was stuffed into door bins or centre consoles. As a car owner, you can prevent this by simply taking out the rubbish! As soon as you leave your car, take all your litter with you!
A Gentle Vacuum
Take yourself down to the petrol station and borrow their vacuum cleaner or use an old one at home. Whilst mobile car detailing teams will have heavy-duty vacuums to make sure they get every speck of dirt, for everyday maintenance, your old one from inside the house will do!
Wiping Surfaces
Using another microfibre cloth for a gentle wipe-down across all your interior surfaces can be a real game-changer. If your car has lots of shiny surfaces inside then you’ll notice how much dust they can gather. Simply wipe over them with your cloth to reveal the shiny, original finish!
You can purchase leather wipes to wipe off leather interiors which are ideal for a quick tidy up in between your detailing sessions. Just don’t use these wipes too often as some brands can dry out your leather surfaces, causing them to crack more easily in the future.
Don’t Forget The Tyres
Now this one is both a cosmetic issue and a safety issue! If your wheels are constantly caked in goodness knows what then it becomes difficult to inspect your treads. Worn-down treads can become incredibly dangerous should you need to stop suddenly.
It’s also a great chance to look out for even wear and check your tyre pressures too. These are really good habits to get into, especially if you spend a lot of time behind the wheel.
Odour Control
Now you might feel inclined to simply add another magic tree to your rearview mirror and be done with it but trust us when we say, odour elimination is so much more than masking the smell!
When you add air fresheners to a stinky car you’re just adding powerful scents to the already unpleasant aroma in your vehicle. Look out for vehicle deodorisers instead that will actually get rid of the smell as opposed to just masking it.
Adding Wax
If you’re particularly motivated or simply want to further extend the time between your detailing appointments then you might choose to add wax to the outside of your car.
Remember to always apply wax in circular motions and work in thin layers for the best results!
Schedule Your Maintenance Detailing Session
For affordable mobile car detailing in Australia, you need to contact us right here at Australia’s Detailing Group! We’ve got all the tools of the trade to keep your car shiny all year round. Contact us for a quote or book online today!