Car detailing is not the same as car washing - it goes one step further. Your mobile car detailing service includes specialist tools and products to give your car that showroom quality. Never had your car detailed before? Here’s what to expect when you hire a mobile car detailing service through Airtasker:
Step 1: AssessmentYour local car detailer will arrive on the date and time agreed. Before they get started, they’ll check the condition of your vehicle with a professional eye to see if there are any details that might’ve been missed. Sometimes detailing jobs can cost more or less than the original quote, but they’ll discuss this with you first.
Step 2: Set upNext, they’ll set up their equipment, including brushes, a pressure washer, clothes, polishes, and waxes. Some mobile car detailing services will need access to an electrical point and outdoor tap. When posting your task, let your local car detailer know if these are available.
Step 3: Exterior detailingYour mobile car detailer will clean your car’s exterior to remove as much dirt as possible from the body of the car, wheels, chassis, lights, and windows. The exact process varies between service providers, but generally, they’ll start with specialist brushes and pressure washers to get rid of tougher muck. Then they’ll dry your car to apply products that revive and repair your car’s paintwork. Depending on your provider, they’ll likely start with clay bar application, followed by a polish, before applying a protective wax - applied either by hand, or using a car polisher tool.
Step 4: Interior detailingInterior detailing is more than just a whip round with a hand-vac. Depending on your service provider, this step involves shampooing and steam cleaning all the seats, your car doors, and roof lining to remove dust, dirt, and pet hair. They’ll also thoroughly vacuum your floor and mats, then wipe down hard surfaces, like your dashboard.
Step 5: Final inspection and clean upBy now your car should be sparkling. Your mobile car detailer will do a final check of ever corner and trim. Once they’re satisfied, they’ll pack up their equipment, ensure your garage or driveway is left clean, and hand back the car keys.
