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A Very Special Project

July 21, 2019February 17, 2020txlady45

On July 7, 2019 I left for Seattle, Washington to take part in a very special project that was truly an incredible experience! I was lucky enough to be chosen as part of the 2019 Air Force One Detailing Team. Spending a week helping to preserve historic aircraft at the Seattle Museum of Flight is something few people get to do in their lifetime. And I met some of the most amazing and talented people in the detail world on this team! Then to be made part of the Detail Mafia family (a globally known group of the industry’s top-notch detailers) makes me more grateful than I can put into words. I feel honored and humbled by this once in a lifetime opportunity. Thank you to Renny and Diane Doyle and all of the generous sponsors that made this project a reality!

My local newspaper published a story about this fantastic project and my place on the team. This was the icing on the cake for me! The work was hard, but a lot of fun at the same time. Auto detailing is my passion and this adventure added to my knowledge and experience in the field of detailing. This article explains the history of the Air Force One project and much more – https://www.burlesonstar.net/news/mckee-it’s-all-detailing

Choosing Your Car Detailer

June 12, 2019February 17, 2020txlady45

Before you make any calls, you should decide whether you want a car wash or a detail. A car wash will remove surface dirt. A professional detail focuses on the details. They are completely different services with very different price structures. Some professional detail services need to be performed inside to be done correctly. Although a mobile detailer can perform many of these services, they may need access to a garage to do it.

The first thing most potential clients ask a detailer is usually “how much do you charge.” Of course you want to know how much you’ll be paying, but in order to give you a price a professional detailer is going to need more information and the best way to do that is to inspect the vehicle.

Before choosing your car detailer you may want to ask them some of the following questions: How long will it take? Do they need access to your utilities? What forms of payment do they accept? What products and equipment will they be using? Lastly, are they willing to listen to your concerns and explain how they intend to address them? Building a trusting relationship will help you feel more comfortable with your detailer.

Headlight Restoration

February 14, 2019February 17, 2020txlady45

Cloudy or yellowed headlights can reduce your visibility at night. Headlight restoration can solve this problem. According to new research from AAA “clouded or yellowed headlights generate only 20 percent of the amount of light that new headlights do, leading to dangerous nighttime driving conditions. This decrease is caused by sunlight damage to protective plastic coatings, resulting in discoloration that considerably diminishes the headlight’s ability to provide adequate light on dark roadways.” AAA Auto Repair Article.

Luckily, there are options available to fix this problem. If the yellowing or cloudiness is on the outside you could replace the headlight assembly. However, headlight restoration can usually be performed at lower cost. We can help! If the yellowing or cloudiness is on the inside you will probably need to get a new headlight assembly.

Detailing

February 2, 2019February 17, 2020txlady45

You’ve probably heard the term ‘detailing’ many times, but aren’t really sure what it means or what to expect when you have your vehicle detailed. Sometimes buying or selling a car will prompt a person to seek out a detailer. Others just want to keep their vehicle looking its best in order to maintain value and beauty for the life of the vehicle.

Detailing is much more than just washing your car. It means having an extensive and precise cleaning of the exterior and/or interior of your vehicle. Restoring beauty and protecting the finishes are the main focus of detailing. There are numerous packages and services available at varying costs. Some factors involved in the variety of packages and pricing include training, professionalism, the quality of products and equipment used and time required to perform services requested by the client.

A quality detailing job should take from a couple hours to several hours depending on size/condition of vehicle and which services are performed. However, results will depend on the age and prior condition of the vehicle along with the level of services.