Claying Alternative and Applying a Professional Paint Sealant (it’s a piece of cake!)

Here is a quick video showing an alternative to traditional detailing clay.  The product is a patented “sponge” with  a polymer that works the same as detailing clay. The cool thing about this product is that its much easier to use than traditional clay and if you drop it …heaven forbid… you can simply rinse under running water.  With traditional clay if you drop it you have to throw it away… and the size of clay you use would equal about $5  going right in the trash.

Always use a detail spray or  specific clay lube  its the safest way and stays wet longer -  some detailing professionals use a highly  concentrated car shampoo mixture for lube you just need to be careful it does not dry out on you as clay will marr the  clear coat finish if not lubricated.

ENJOY!

Got Leather?

Most people think leather interiors are pretty bomb proof since it’s a natural fiber and don’t even think twice about what it takes to keep their leather interior healthy and keeping it from deteriorating prematurely.

When in fact I think it is one of the most delicate surfaces on your entire car and the most abused!

Snow and rain moisture attract  dirt like a magnet and the grit  that sticks to the leather may as well be sand paper as you slide in an out of your seats.
Also when the leather is cold it tends to be stiff and less flexible and that over time can lead to hairline cracks that can get larger.  (Conditioning will keep it soft and supple and resist hairline cracks developing)

Heat cycling of heated seats tends to dry out the leather too making it more prone to hairline cracks.

Here is what happens in just a few years of no care at all.

*In as little as  5 years of neglect its quite common to see major cracks and blemishes on modern leather interiors.  When you trade in or sell a car with leather – this is one of the areas that will hurt your  resale value. Its really expensive for a dealer to have leather repaired or restored on a trade in.  And the interior is a major selling point to most people buying an expensive luxury car with leather.
It’s really simple to keep your leather interior looking like the day you brought your new car home.
Just giving your leather interior a little LOVE  every few months will keep it in tip top condition for years and years.
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Your interior will look nice FOR YEARS TO COME and your friends will wonder how because they never see you doing anything to it! My goal for you is to keep your leather interior in great condition with the least amount of work… so you can do the things you really love!

If you simply give you new car leather interior some love every few months you will be rewarded with leather that looks like the day you brought your vehicle home for years to come!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keep Your Car Finish Clean – The Scary Truth!

Did you know the fastest way to oxidize and ruin you car finish is to leave it dirty for prolonged periods of time.

Accumulated dirt and grit suck the moisture right out of the finish and expose it to premature failure.  It does not take years as most people think – in fact in as little as 6 months of neglect your paint finish can start to show signs of deterioration.

But let’s talk about the real reason to regularly keep your paint finish clean….

It’s the feeling of pride of ownership.  When we see a clean shiny car in the parking lot it says alot about the owner…right?!

And when your car looks SHARP…  it means YOU ARE SHARP!

Vanity…maybe.     A sense of accomplishment…perhaps.   Makes your car go faster… (That’s what my Dad used to tell me)

It’s all of these things and much more.

*And yes it’s been scientifically proven that a clean and waxed car or airplane has less wind resistance and therefore can go faster…

But the underlying important reason you should feel good about having a clean, shiny and protected vehicle is because you are in fact actively preserving and protecting the finish and thus maintaining the value of your investment for years to come…and tons of smiles along the way.

*Investment returns never feel quite as good as getting random comments from strangers, neighbors and friends about how beautiful your car looks…yes I’m a little vain, I admit it.

Random strangers, friends and neighbors making  comments on how shiny your new car looks – can make my whole day!

 

But the real world and life just seems to get in the way.

No time, too busy to wash your new car (you know you should but just forget).  Maybe you finally can’t stand it and go to the strip mall automatic carwash – because at least it will get clean.  (I don’t have the room here to expose how  all commercial car wash places have been proven to be a slow (sometimes instant) death to your paint finish – its a topic for a entire blog post.)

So what are you to do?

You can go old school and give up half of your precious Saturday or Sunday to wash the car in the driveway. (when you would much rather be doing something fun like shopping, golf, watching a ball game, surfing, riding a bike, curl up with a great book or DRIVING your awesome car!)

Old school driveway wash job -First you need to dig out all the stuff like buckets, shampoo, towels, wash mitts, garden hose and where is that damn hose sprayer uggg.  Not to mention you get to take a bath at the same time.  Oh and where is the Windex and paper towel to do all the windows … what an ordeal this sucks.

Then you get to clean up and put away all of the paraphernalia… ugg.

Then there is the issue of old school washing in the driveway and the impact on the environment.  If you appreciate nature and our precious natural resources as much as I do – this is a biggie.   Wasting precious water resources and sending soap and car residue into the storm drain which goes straight into our oceans, rivers and lakes… bummer for the little creatures that live in those bodies of water.

What now?

If taking a car to any  commercial place can quickly deteriorate a new car finish and  going old school in the driveway is a hassle and not so environmentally how can I possibly keep my car clean and shiny with my busy schedule?

The simple answer is you can easily keep your new vehicle looking pristine and protected anytime and anywhere without a garden hose and do it in less than 15 minutes.

Do you think you can find an extra 15 minutes once a week or even just 2X a month?  Sure you can.

Then read this carefully -

In the last 7 years or so modern car wash technology has finally caught up with modern clear coat finishes on cars.  Clear coat finishes are durable however they are quite vulnerable to damage from incorrect car washing technique.

I want to introduce you to two types of cutting edge modern car finish wash formulas that do not require a garden hose for rinsing and all the hassle of a traditional driveway car wash session.

Waterless –A spray bottle formula and two micro fiber towels no hose and no water at all!  The advanced water based formula is an emulsion that on contact instantly lifts grit and suspends it in a slippery film, NO rubbing No scrubbing.   Lightly wipe and safely pick up all the grit in a micro fiber towel.  A quick buff and you get a jaw dropping shine and protection.

Rinse less – This formula can be used any time however it really shines (pun intended) when your paint finish is heavily gritty or dirty.   It’s a super concentrated water base emulsion 1oz to 3 gallons of water in a single bucket to wash an entire car.  NO hose for pre wetting No hose after wash rinse.  Weird but true.  Simply dunk a special micro fiber mitt into the bucket and go straight to the car NO scrubbing NO rubbing… the formula instantly lifts the dirt and suspends it in an extremely slippery film and the micro fiber mitt picks it up.  Just dunk the mitt in the bucket to release grit and do the next section.  However the coolest part is drying…. With the car still wet you simply dry it with a special over sized professional micro fiber towel…. And get prepared for a jaw dropping shine!    No streaks, no water spots  just a stunning clean shiny car in minutes!

 

How long does it take to use either of these formulas? Would you believe less than 15 minutes?

Finally,  it’s possible to instantly clean your paint finish the gentlest way possible anytime anywhere in the time it takes to drink a hot cup of coffee!

In 15 minutes or less you can now have:

 

Allow me to introduce Kleen Freak modern car wash/protect system.

There are two formulas I offer and have been testing and using on my own cars for over 5 years (and all my cars are black which show even the slightest scratches)

Kleen Freak Waterless – A spray bottle of formula and two professional micro fiber towels and get ready to be amazed.  This formula is good up to a moderately dirty or grimy car finish.

Kleen Freak Rinse less – This formula can be used any time however it really shines for heavy dirt and grit for instance in the winter months from snow grit and grime build up.   It can be used in very cold temperatures.

You will always have the right stuff on hand to keep your new car looking new for years to come.   I call it “instant smiles in a bottle” delivered to your door step.

I will look for you over there and if you have any burning questions or comments leave them below.

Cheers to your gigantic grin every time you walk up to your car from now on!

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