HANDY HINTS AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Put some brushes in the door pockets so that passengers can brush the sand off their feet before they get into the car, it saves a lot of time cleaning!
Only use the Ammonia free ones, If it smells aggressive and powerful, then don’t use it. Glass doesn’t require an aggressive detergent to be cleaned, it’s all about the technique and microfibre.
We love taking our dogs for a drive, but get an old sheet or blanket to go on the back seat of boot area so that the dog hair doesn’t go everywhere. You won’t regret it!
You may have had your car tinted once and it bubbled and/or turned purple so it has put you off tinting forever. But don’t let cheap, dodgy tint fool you, when you allow us to tint your car, You will have the highest UV protect, great heat reduction and it makes your ride look wicked!
We know they are great for Christmas presents but when it comes to quality they don’t cut it. Spend a few extra dollars (if that) and buy some premium Bowden’s Own products through us!
If your windscreen is real foggy, turn the aircon to Hot and direct the air to the windscreen. If there is a lot of moisture on the external side of the glass, it will take time to clear.
If possible, buy the genuine floor mats or a good set of aftermarket ones. They protect the carpet from spills, stains and shoes.
Always wash your car after you go to the beach, especially if you notice the layer of salt and moisture on your windscreen. The settled salt from the wind can cause rusting!
Using a pressure cleaner is a waste of time, get your hose or a sprinkler and spend some quality time gently hosing out the sand from your underbody. It’ll get the best results.
Many people think that dish detergent or baby soap is safe for the cars paint but the truth is it will remove all sealants and waxes from your paint and can cause oxidization. Always use a pH neutral soap.
Never, and we mean NEVER use steel-wool to remove tar, tree sap or anything from your paint surface. Period!
We’ve all done it, but never realized what it can do. Never write words in the layer of dust on your car or wipe over it with your hands. It can scratch the paint very easily.
Bird Droppings are very acidic and can eat through the clear coat on your car, clean it off straight away with soapy water to avoid this from happening.
Some mechanics will wash your car for you out of courtesy, but ask them before hand not to as most times it gets washed with an old sponge in dirty water which can cause horrific damage.
We know it’s convenient, but in the long run you are only damaging the paint by using very acidic soaps that will leave swirls, scratches and will remove waxes and sealants. Let us do the hard work for you!
Always try to park in the shade but beware of big trees and their sap as it is very acidic
No, the service includes a full external detail including paint decontamination and a professional polish.
Preparation is paramount when apply any coating, so we make sure the paint is in top condition before we apply anything, even if the car is brand new. 99% of the time the car has been abused by the dealership and requires attention and paint correcting.
JUST GOT YOUR CAR CLEANED?
KEEP IT THAT WAY FOREVER!
Keep your car clean with our Loyalty Club Regular Car Detail Service. Schedule a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly cleaning service and save up to 30% on our Protective Coating Services.
- FULL EXTERIOR WASH & DRY
- VACUUM CARPETS, SEATS & BOOT
- WINDOWS CLEANED INSIDE & OUT
- TRIMS, DASH & CONSOLE CLEANED
- EMPTY RUBBISH & DEODORISE
- TIRES REJUVENATED
Keep your car clean with our Loyalty Club Regular Car Detail Service. Schedule a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly cleaning service and our team will come to your office or home for your Mini-Detail.
- FULL EXTERIOR WASH & DRY
- VACUUM CARPETS, SEATS & BOOT
- WINDOWS CLEANED INSIDE & OUT
- TRIMS, DASH & CONSOLE CLEANED
- EMPTY RUBBISH & DEODORISE
- TIRES REJUVENATED
Maintenance Mini Detail
- Only for cars on our weekly
Perfection Package - Regular detailing service for
Loyalty Club members