WHAT IS DETAILING? AND HOW DOES IT DIFFER FROM CAR WASHING Professional detailing is the service of rejuvenating the cosmetic painted and upholstered surfaces of your car to restore their new car beauty.  In contrast... car washing is only cleaning your car by removing the dirt.  When your car has been exposed to nature's elements and the abuse of daily elements use, the paint becomes oxidized and dull. Our climate is especially hard on your car finish. Sun, salt and acid rain are destructive to paint; fading it and shortening its life.  Detailing your car removes the dull haze, road tar and oxidation that simple washing will not. This is accomplished by professional buffing and polishing the finish. Gentle cleaning agents polish the surface without leaving swirl marks in the paint. Then a top quality wax or polymer glaze is applied to enhance the shine and protect the paint. After this rejuvenation of the exterior, your car will look almost new. Thus, detailing makes car washing more effective... your car will shine every time you wash it. In a complete detail, your upholstery is shampooed, the leather is cleaned and nourished, and the vinyl is treated with a protectant. This interior detail adds to your enjoyment by providing a fresh car look and smell inside to complement the new look outside.  Finally, those tires are treated to restore their gloss and protect against deterioration, and the engine compartment is cleaned, and all the hoses and wires are treated and preserved WHY SHOULD YOU USE DETAILING?