A day at the auto spa is a luxury that many car owners crave. For this reason, auto recon businesses use the “car spa” moniker to market their services to car owners.
Aside from cleaning the exterior of vehicles, Kolby’s Auto Spa also offer a variety of other add-on services to boost profits. Some of these include:
When it comes to protecting your car, paint sealant is one of the most important investments you can make. Unlike waxes that leave behind a hazy residue, paint sealants bind with the surface to provide protection for up to 6 months. This helps reduce contamination and makes future maintenance easier, saving you time and money.
There are a variety of products on the market to choose from, each with their own benefits. The best choice will depend on your budget, level of expertise, and the type of car you drive. For example, acrylic sealants are quick and easy to apply but offer less protection than polymer alternatives. Polymer options, like the Nexgen Ceramic Coating Spray for Cars, minimize paint erosion and corrosion while providing a high-gloss shine. Alternatively, Meguiar’s Mirror Glaze Synthetic Sealant 2.0 provides hydrophobic properties, protecting your car from rain, sleet, snow, and dirt while enhancing the surface’s reflectivity.
Before applying a paint sealant, it is essential to wash the vehicle using the two-bucket method and then spritz an isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipe solution over the surface. This will remove any invisible contaminants and prevent them from interfering with the coating. Once the surface is dry, you can begin to apply the product. Paint sealants are available in both paste and liquid form, but they are all applied in the same way – dab a dollop of product on a clean applicator sponge and work it into the surface in a crisscross pattern until the entire car is covered.
Once the sealant has dried, it can be buffed off to a high-gloss finish with a microfiber cloth or electric buffer. Once the final buff is complete, your car’s paint is sealed and protected, allowing it to withstand the harsh elements and uphold its value over the long term.
Paintless Dent Repair
Paintless dent repair, also known as PDR, uses specialized tools to push the dented area back into its original shape without touching the surface of your vehicle’s paint. PDR is a fast, affordable alternative to traditional body work and can be used to fix dents, creases and hail damage.
A trained technician will use metal rods and body picks to massage the dents until they pop out. Then, they may use glue and specially designed tabs to pull the dents out from the underside of the car panel. The PDR process is very precise and requires attention to detail, but it’s much quicker than traditional repairs and saves time waiting for primer, paint and clear coats to dry.
This technique is more cost-effective than traditional repair methods and will help to maintain your vehicle’s resale value. It’s also less intrusive and faster, so you can get back on the road sooner.
Although this method works for many dents, it’s important to know its limitations. If your dents are too deep, or the paint is cracked or stretched, they might not be eligible for this type of repair. It’s also not recommended if your body work has already been done on the affected area.
Having your vehicle’s paintwork in perfect condition is essential for its appearance and resale value. It’s not only an aesthetic concern, but it can have serious safety implications if the body is damaged. This is why paintless dent repair is a smart choice for many car owners. It’s quick, effective and affordable, and it will keep your vehicle looking as pristine as the day you bought it. It’s worth the investment to make sure your vehicle is as attractive as possible.
Interior Cleaning
The interior of your car needs regular care to maintain a clean and comfortable environment. The team at Auto Spa uses specialized tools and cleaning agents to remove dirt, fingerprints, and smudges from the dashboard, steering wheel, and other hard surfaces. They also thoroughly vacuum the carpeting and mats to ensure a spotless interior. They will also wipe down air vents and vacuum the trunk to leave it clean and fresh.
After vacuuming, every surface is wiped down with a microfiber cloth or soft brush to remove loose dirt and dust. The leather seats and other soft surfaces are treated with a special conditioner or protectant to prevent drying and cracking. The car interior is then steamed to remove odors and leave the vehicle with a pleasant smell. Finally, the windows are cleaned with a glass cleaner to leave them streak-free and clear.
A detailed interior will improve your driving experience by reducing distractions and maintaining focus while driving. It will also help prolong the life of your vehicle by preventing permanent damage caused by everyday wear and tear. In addition, a clean interior will give you a feeling of pride and satisfaction that comes with knowing your vehicle looks its best.
Wheel Cleaning
Clean wheels are the finishing touch to a great looking vehicle. Just like a clean pair of polished shoes complete an outfit, clean wheels complete a well-detailed car. Dirty wheels can make the rest of the car look bad and can be a source of future damage-repair expenses. Cleaning them on a regular basis can prevent this and keep the tires and rims looking good for the life of the vehicle.
Depending on the type of wheel and tire, using the right cleaners is important. For example, some wheels have a clear coat on them that should not be exposed to strong acid or alkaline cleaners. Using the wrong chemicals can oxidize the wheels or strip away the clear coat. For this reason, we use a gentle product that is safe on all wheels called Wolfgang Tire & Wheel Cleaner.
This product will dissolve dirt, grime, and brake dust without the need for scrubbing or scratching. For those that have a more serious buildup of rust and iron deposits we may use a product called Colortec. This product is a very gentle cleanser that will remove rust and iron deposits on the wheel surface and tires without damaging the clear coat or paint. It comes in a spray bottle and can be applied to the wheels by ourselves or by our detailing staff.
Regardless of which product we use to clean your wheels and tires, it is essential to wash them one at a time. Running around the car to wash it all at once will cause dirty water, cleaner and mud to splash onto areas that have already been cleaned. This will leave spotting on the body and wheels. It is also essential to rinse each wheel and tire thoroughly with a lot of water.
Odor Removal
Car odor removal is an important part of interior detailing. It gets rid of bad smells from things like cigarette smoke, food, and pet odor. The odor is eliminated by ozone, which is a powerful oxidizer that neutralizes the odor molecules. This process is safe for the interior and doesn’t leave any chemical residue. It is also a great disinfectant, killing bacteria, viruses, and mold spores. Auto Spas that are profitable offer this service as an add-on to their regular detailing packages.
Aside from removing the odor, these services also make the vehicle look newer and cleaner. They shampoo the carpets and recondition the leather seats to get them looking and smelling fresh. They also clean the dashboard and console to remove dirt and grime. Some of them even repair damaged surfaces, so they don’t get any worse.
Some auto spas have facilities that are easy to navigate, with clear signs indicating the location of services and the different types of vehicles that can be worked on. They also keep the premises neat and tidy, repainting the walls when necessary, and posting the location of rest rooms, services and offices. This is one way to improve customer experience and boost profits.
Profitable auto spas also offer add-on services to attract customers and increase their revenue. This includes offering a mobile detailing service that takes highly-skilled car detailers to clients’ homes and workplaces. They can do a full-service detailing on the client’s vehicle and leave it looking and smelling as good as it did the day they purchased it. This service increases profits for the auto spa many times over and keeps customers coming back.
