Living in the Austin area means that your car will be exposed to harsh elements. Whether you’re driving slowly along Highway 183 on a Friday afternoon, going to Lake Travis for the weekend or parking near the pecan trees by Zilker Park. The trouble with living such an active life outdoors is that cars suffer. With the crushing cedar leaves, caliche dust and sudden shower downpours there is no keeping your car clean for long.
The majority of us want to keep our vehicles in good condition but with busy working lives it can be difficult to keep on top of maintenance. Spending a whole Saturday morning driving around town, dropping keys off in a busy waiting room and risking damaging your clear coat in an aggressive automatic tunnel car wash is not ideal. This is why onsite detailing has become a standard practice.
The Dangers of Driving in Central Texas
Driving around the greater Austin area can cause your vehicle damage you may not be aware of. The bright sun can cause your clear coat to break down overtime due to the UV exposure.
Combine this with tree sap, acidic bugs and bird dropping and this causes the paint to degrade quickly. If left on your hot bonnet in 90 degree weather for 48 hours the organic acids will eat into your paint.
Inside your vehicle the heat is also causing damage. Spilt liquids, pet hair and airborne dirt will become baked into your fabric.
Leather will begin to dry out if not treated regularly causing cracks to appear on high friction areas such as driver side bolster. Simply vacuuming the surface will not help.
Why Choose Mobile Car Care?
The main reason people choose mobile car care is because of your time.
When taking your vehicle to a traditional detail centre you will need to arrange a rideshare to return home, ask your spouse to drop you off or sit in a busy waiting room trying to get some work done on a poor WiFi connection.
With a mobile detailing van we will:
Work Anywhere
We can come to you. Whether this be your driveway in Circle C, office car park near the Domain, apartment block garage in East Austin or business park in Buda.
All In One Van
Our high level vans include filtered water tanks and quiet generators. No need to worry about having an outside tap, leaving an outside socket unlocked or having to plug in dangerous extension cables.
No Hassle
Simply unlock your vehicle via your phone or give us the keys. Continue with your day and return to a spotless vehicle.
Inside Detailing
Many quick service centres and gas station car washes offer interior wipes. This usually means a quick vacuum and greasy silicone applied to dusty plastics. A professional interior detailing includes:
Air Blasting
Using specialist air blowers we can blast out any sand, dog hair and loose dirt from deep inside your seats, console and dashboard vents.
Steam Cleaning
Using high pressurised steam we can remove any oily build up, sticky drink holders and dashboard grime. This will clean any hard surfaces using natural cleaning without leaving a sticky residue.
Hot Carpet Shampoo
Using high temperature shampooing we will remove any heavy dirt, muddy footprints and old smells from your carpets.
Leather Conditioner
Quality leather needs to stay hydrated. We will clean your leather removing any stubborn oils and denim stains. Applying a breathable conditioner to ensure your leather stays soft during the hot summer months.
Spotless Interior Windows – Vinyl dashboards off gas meaning your windscreen will become greasy. We carefully clean your windows to remove any haze ensuring you can drive safely at night.
Exterior Detailing
Automatic tunnel car washes are notorious for using aggressive rollers and stiff nylon brushes. These will drag the dirt from the muddy pickup in front of you across your clear coat causing thousands of tiny circular swirls. Over time this will cause light to reflect off the surface making your paint look cloudy.
We use a specialist hand detailing method:
Foam Cannon
Apply a thick layer of neutral foam to your vehicle. This will loosen any traffic film.
Two Bucket Method
Using ultra soft microfiber mitts and grit guards we ensure any road sand will not be returned to your vehicle.
Iron Remover
Tiny particles of brake dust and fallout will become embedded in your paint. This will cause a gritty feeling when running your hand over your paint. Using specialist fallout removers we can dissolve the metal particles without causing any scratches.
Wheel and Caliper Detailing
Brake heat will cause harsh carbon build up on your rims. Using specialist brushes we can remove any stubborn soot from deep inside your wheels.
Hydrophobic Protection
Once we have cleaned and decontaminated your panels we will apply a synthetic sealant or spray wax to keep water beading off quickly and dirt not sticking as much during wet mornings.
Keeping your Vehicle Valueable
Your vehicle is usually one of the most expensive things you will buy. Whilst most people will take care to change their engine oil and rotate tyres on time, they often forget about keeping their vehicle in good condition.
When your vehicle is being looked at by a dealership or private seller they will value it based on first impressions. Two identical vehicles (same year and mileage) can easily be valued thousands apart based on how clear your paint is, how good your leather is and how clean your interior is. A vehicle with no food smells, dirty carpets and cloudy swirling paint will instantly be valued at the highest price.
By booking regular maintenance with a trusted mobile car detailing houston specialist you can avoid queues and have your vehicle professionally deep cleaned.
You should take pride in the vehicle you drive. There are plenty of open roads and beautiful drives in Central Texas. Having a fresh and clean interior will make your journeys enjoyable.
Working with an experienced mobile detailing team will ensure your vehicle remains showroom perfect with our professional tools, gentle washing methods and hassle free service.
