Why choose a JA Valeting and not my local hand car wash?..

Hand car washes have become a convenient way to get your car washed. If there is one nearby and you don’t mind driving to it and sometimes queuing the convenience of getting a wash and hoover done in as little as 15-20 minutes while you wait and generally for less than twenty five pounds can be hard to resist. Right?

Techniques

Understanding the correct way to clean a car may sound ridiculous, but there is a well-researched process to achieve the best result. Employing the proper technique will minimize micro scratching and swirl marks, ensure all areas are expertly cleaned, and reduce the risk of other common problems arising.

Of course, having an appropriate amount of dedicated time to complete the valet means we can apply the techniques appropriately. The speed and time allowed at a typical hand car wash don’t allow for this.

 Drying 

Drying the vehicle is the next area of difference again where damage can occur dependent on methods used and the choice of equipment. Even after a car has been cleaned the chances of there still being some small particles of dirt or grit on some of the panels are exceptionally high, so using the safest way to dry is best.

 Hand car washes tend to use Chamois leathers that behave similarly to sponges with regards to trapping grit and then dragging it around. We use air dryers and soft, clean microfiber towels to dry, which minimizes the potential for damage.

 Interior 

 Finally, the other area of difference is concerning your car interior. Your car will get a vacuum and wipe down at a hand car wash which may be fine if there is minimal dirt. But JA Valeting can offer thorough cleaning to remove dirt, stains, pet hair, odours and specialist products that will protect the interior materials like leather or fabric.

Ultimately valeting and detailing is a process of deep cleaning, polishing, and waxing a car to achieve an as-new showroom look as possible and where specialist treatments like paint correction, restoration, and other enhancements are available.