Pre-Storage Safe Wash

Car Storage

May 3, 2020

For all our customers cars our pre-storage safe wash is a must. All our premium service customers receive our Pre-storage safe wash, on their initial induction, as part of the service.

A clean car going in to long term storage results in a clean car coming out of storage without any nasty surprises.

Our Exterior Pre-storage safe wash includes the following process:

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Wheels - Brake Dust and Road Grime Removal:

Spray wheels with brake dust removal product (we only use professional AutoSmart products), leave and agitate with soft brush
Respray with water and snow-foam gun, leave and agitate again with soft brush
Sponge down wheels and rinse with clean water

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Bodywork - 2 Bucket safe wash:

Rinse car to loosen debris
Snow-Foam shampoo to loosen stubborn debris and road grime - leave for 2-3mins to soak in.
2 Bucket safe wash using clean, soft wash-mit
Rinse with clean water
2 Bucket safe wash using clean, soft wash mit
Rinse with clean water
Dry using professional microfibre drying towels and air in hard to reach areas - we use a specialist air-gun for just this purpose.

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Interior Pre-storage safe wash - Valet:

Remove and dispose of all rubbish from car
Remove over matts from foot wells
Hoover internal areas inc. all carpets, boot and hood compartments
Wipe all surfaces with a surface-friendly AutoSmart product
Hoover and replace over matts to foot wells
Wipe all glass and mirrors internal and external
Wipe steering wheel, function stalks (indicators etc), gear lever, handbrake and door handles
Brush dash, dials, radio and vents

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Wheels - Tyre dressing:

Dress Tyres, Dry Wheel arches and Wheels

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We use non-abrasive, clean microfibre towels for the interior and also, clean, non abrasive microfibre, waffle-drying towels for drying the bodywork.

Finally, we use a detailing spray on the exterior of the car to enhance and protect the paint work. Please note. This is not a wax or machine-polish finish.All cars will be thoroughly dry before being parked in storage, battery conditioner attached and a soft, breathable cover is applied.

The whole pre-storage safe wash process takes between 1hr 30 mins and 2 hours to complete depending on the size of the car.

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