Detailing vs. Maintenance Packages
Why do we encourage all
first-time Capitol Shine visits to receive our Full Detail prior to our maintenance packages?"What does detailing mean anyways? Isn't is just a car wash?"Washing the car is certainly part of the process. However, detailing goes beyond a quick wash and is the process of performing a thorough cleaning and finishing of a car, truck, van or SUV, both inside and out, to produce a show-quality level of detail.A quicker car wash service, such as our
Quick Shine or
Wash + Vac package, serves to
maintain a vehicle
AFTER it has received what Capitol Shine refers to as a “Full Detail.” Most of the time, if a vehicle has never received a really detailed cleaning inside and out, a quicker wash will not help as much as it should.Detailing also requires some skills and attention to detail (hence the name). All of our detailers are trained to the highest caliber on how to take care of a vehicle. Proper procedures along with the right formulas mean your vehicle receives only the best treatment. The goal is to have your car, truck, van or SUV looking as great as it did when you first bought it. This is why we do everything by a hand wash instead of using an automatic car wash (also because of those scratch marks brushes can create -
read THIS.We have seen countless vehicles come through our locations with damaged paint as a result of the brushes from an automatic car wash. First of all, the brushes used to scrub your vehicle are generally not cleaned. If the car that went in before you just got back from a sandy beach vacation, or has salt left from an icy road, there will be some sand or salt left in the brushes that can scratch your paint. In addition, many times the workers at the end usually use the same towel as the car before to dry your car by hand which can leave a residue. Automatic car washes focus on efficiency over quality – meaning, how fast can they get your car out so that the next one can get through.
Where Capitol Shine Comes In
Many times we are able to fix those scratches before they get worse through a process called Paint Correction. In addition, we have a variety of detailing and maintenance packages to suit your individual needs. Does your vehicle have an odor such as cigarette smoke or mold? Try our interior shampoo and Ventilation Decontamination to restore your vehicle back to its former glory. Worried about fading from the sun and UV rays? Bring your vehicle in for a hand wash and wax sealant. Our Wax Sealant will help prevent the weather from damaging your paint along with adding a glossy shine (plus save $10 through the end of March 2019!). If your vehicle has recently had a Full Detail, you may just be searching for some upkeep. Try our Quick Shine package where we detail your vehicle inside and out before your lunch break ends.Bottom line: Maintenance washing (such as our Quick Shine, Wash + Vac or Hand Wash) is designed to help maintain the cleanliness of a vehicle AFTER it has received a Full Detail, or a thorough cleaning and finishing both inside and out.
Schedule the Wash + Wax Sealant package which includes:
- Paint-Safe Hand Wash and Dry
- Wipe Trunk and Door Jambs
- Clean Wheels and Dress Tires
- Clean Windows and Mirrors Inside and Out
- Wipe Dashboard and Console
- Bug and Tar Removal
- Nano Mitt (Advanced Clay Bar Surface)
- Dress Outside Plastics and Rubber
- Hand Wax/Sealant Exterior
- Light Hand Buff
Right now through March 31, 2019, schedule a Wash + Sealant and receive $10 off the total! Use promo code “Sealant10” when scheduling HERE.
*$10 off offer ends 3/31/19*For even more protection beyond sealant, ask about our coatings including Sportcoat Pro, Opti-Coat Pro, Ceramic Pro and Paint Protection Film! Explore all of these options and answers to FAQs on our sister website, ceramicpro-dc.com.Call us with questions 202-380-7100!
