The Details Matter Blog

Removing Tough Contaminants With a Clay Bar

It’s not always possible to remove every type of contaminant from the surface of a car using only water and soap. After washing and drying your car, put a plastic sandwich bag over your hand and touch the surface of the car. If the paint feels rough, it’s because there are contaminants fused to its surface that water alone cannot remove. To remove the more difficult class of contaminants from car surfaces, clay bars are often used. A clay bar is … Read More

How Can I Remove the Water Spots From my Car’s Finish?

One common issue we see in our professional detailing service is the presence of water spots on the car’s surface. Improper methods of removing water spots often result in swirls and scratches. Let’s look at ways to properly remove water spots from a car. Water spots are broadly divided into different categories. While roughly the same steps are followed for treating different types of water spots, some special steps need to be taken to deal with more persistent types of spots. … Read More

How Long Does Ceramic Paint Coating Last?

A big concern that automobile owners have when considering the installation of a ceramic paint coating for their vehicle is how long the coating will last. We realize a ceramic paint coating is an investment and you want to make sure it’s worth it. The new coating needs to not only endure for a long time, but also protect the vehicle against attacks from harsh weather and environmental contaminants. When ceramic paint coatings arrived on the market, car owners often wanted … Read More

5 Benefits of Ceramic Paint Coating for Cars

You just drove your new sports car off the lot, it looks amazing – and you want to keep it that way! The auto detailing industry has known great advances over the years, and the newest innovation in the field is the adoption of Nano-Coating to provide the best protection for car exteriors and interiors. Ceramic paint coatings for cars are helping vehicles maintain their showroom shine! As one of the best ceramic coating installers in the industry, Details Matter offers … Read More

Professional Detailing vs. The Bucket Brigade

If you have ever looked for someone to detail your car you know there is no shortage of “detailers” out there. Everything from brick and mortar establishments to a guy with a bucket and sponge in the trunk of his car. Detailing is an easy profession to get into. There is no official license, such as those for general contractors. There is no governing body to oversee detailers to ensure they are legit. There are thousands of people with little … Read More

An Introduction to Paint Coatings

There are many good automotive paint protection and paint coating products on the market. Typically, the industry recognizes 3 different types of paint protection; Carnauba Wax Synthetic Wax/Polymer Sealant Paint Coatings/Nano-Coatings First There Was Carnauba Wax For many years people used a Carnauba Wax product to protect their vehicles. Waxes look good and offer some protection from the elements. Where waxes fall short is durability and length of protection. Typically, Carnauba Wax will last up to 2 – 3 months. … Read More

2014 Mobile Auto Detailing Tech Expo

Just another opportunity to get out there and learn new things about my profession.  Meeting new people who have the same passion for detailing vehicles as I do.  I had a great time learning and attending the seminars during these few days! January 9th – 10th, 2014 Kissimmee, FL. 2013 Mobile Tech Expo Memories

Detail King – Auto Detailing Training Seminar

~ 2013 Detail King Seminar ~ Saturday, November 1st and 2nd 2013 This is my fourth trip to Pennsylvania to attend this specific seminar and every year it gets better and better!  I learned new techniques and ways to better my work for my customers.  I thoroughly enjoy attending these seminars to meet new people who have the same passion for detailing as I do and, of course, to better my work for my loyal customers!