WHAT IS DETAILING?

Full service automobile detailing consists of the most thorough and complete cleaning of your car, from bumper to bumper and is probably the least understood, yet one of the most valuable maintenance programs for your vehicle.

Elite Mobile Service is not a car wash. We do not have an automatic machine that gets your car half clean and damages the paint. We do not hire inexperienced kids, and send them to work on your car unsupervised. Elite Mobile Service is a FULLY REGISTERED AND INSURED mobile detailing company that takes pride in making your property shine.

When detailing a vehicle we begin with the ENGINE compartment. We degrease and pressure washing all the dust, dirt, and grime away. Next, a non-silicone dressing is applied to all the rubber and plastic parts to make them look like new. The dressing will be applied unless you request for this procedure not to be done.

After cleaning the engine we do the tires, wheels, and wheel wells. Elite Mobile Service uses special cleaners to accommodate all types of wheel surfaces so as not to damage the many types of different materials. We can also apply a sealant to the wheels that not only makes them easier to rinse off, but offers some protection from the costly and irreversible spotting from Magnesium Chloride.

Next, we hand wash and hand wax the EXTERIOR of the vehicle. During this process we clean the door jambs and trunk, the moldings, and weather-stripping. (Additional services such as claying or buffing may be necessary).

Then, we move on to your INTERIOR. Elite Mobile Services is meticulous in this area as to not damage any materials or electronics! This is important because the amount of water some other shops may use can get into areas that may cause your vehicle problems long after it has left the detail bay. A lot of other shops charge you less and pay their help a lot less on interiors because they can be blasted with water and dressings, vacuumed and wiped down and they are done in short order and less time. We feel that with all of the dirt and mud from the harsh seasons that this aspect of the vehicle is at least as important as the exterior because that's where you ride. Besides, we wouldn't want all that water and silicone in our cars! We want to treat your vehicle the same as we do our own. We think this is worth a little more.

First we carefully clean the headliner, posts, visors, vanity mirrors and seat belt holders. This includes TV screens, DVD, VCR and other electronics. Next we vacuum and shampoo all fabric seats, door panels, carpets and mats. Then all the plastic and vinyl is cleaned (All leather is cleaned using a non-alkaline, pH balanced cleaner). Finally the dashboard, instrument panel, air vents, ashtrays, cup holders, cubby holes and consoles are cleaned. Trunk, glove box, and all other compartments are always cleaned as long as they are empty.

• Note:
Dressings with silicone can and will damage plastic and vinyl materials, as well as the electrical components in your engine. Elite Mobile Services will use only Non Silicone conditioners on your interior and engine area.



WHY SHOULD YOU DETAIL?

Is detailing just for the wealthy? Absolutely Not! You need to realize that you have a serious investment in your vehicle, and with today’s economy buying a new car is becoming a thing of the past. In most cases, paying for a new car can be as costly as paying your mortgage. Detailing your vehicle and keeping it looking like new, protects that investment and also maintains the resale, trade in or lease return value. Not to mention you’ll enjoy it more and feel better about it.

Automobile dealers have known the benefits of detailing for years. When you see a great looking car, it looks like it has been properly maintained. To a prospective customer, appearance is everything! Even a vehicle with high mileage or mechanical problems that looks good sells because it still looks like a worthwhile investment. Are you having trouble selling your vehicle? Elite Mobile Service is the answer. In fact, on the average, the resale value may be increased by $1,000.00 or more! Definitely a worthwhile investment, considering our low prices.

It is usually when selling a vehicle that most people consider detailing. By that time (usually an average of 5 years) the vehicle has too much wear and tear to restore it to a like new condition. That's why we recommend thinking of detailing as a maintenance program the same as changing the fluids, getting a tune-up or rotating the tires.

Most people don't realize that in most cases, it is less expensive to replace the engine than to replace a factory paint job.



Some auto body shops offer $250.00 paint jobs to get you in the door, however when they are finished with the add on fees, you end up paying between $1,000.00 and $5,000.00 for a paint job with a low warrantee, that may only last a few months.

The winter months are the most crucial time to detail due to the rapid changes in temperature, road construction, salt and other elements that are especially hard on your vehicles exterior. Not to mention that the Magnesium Chloride they are using on the roads these days is proving to be even more harmful to the exposed surfaces of your car. Properly applied wax protection is your only defense! Plus it makes it easier to wash off all that harmful grime.

You may have already found that those once a year or the last forever sealants (that you may have purchased with your vehicle) and are loaded with silicones and polymers are not the answer. They also can cause a new clear coat to crack or peel. Some of the newer sealants we use will extend the protection time compared to a standard wax.

Do you have fine scratches, lines or swirls from washing and drying or perhaps from other detail shops? Have you ever used the scrub brush at the self-serve wash? Does your paint have a cloudy film or oxidation? Exterior Detailing can solve all of these problems and many more.

Do you feel like you practically live in your vehicle? Do you have food or drink spills? Do you have children or pets? Do you work out of or use your vehicle to transport clients? Interior Detailing with Elite Mobile Service is the answer. We won't leave your car's interior soaking wet for a week and we do not use silicone dressings, like many popular brands on the market, that are used to cover up the dirt and can cause damage to vinyl, leather and plastics. We also don't put water directly on any electronics. We clean it from the headliner to the compartments.

Engine Detailing cleans off dust, dirt and various leaks. It allows your engine to run cooler. Also, when you take your vehicle in for maintenance or repairs, the mechanic may be less likely to miss a leak due to excessive dirt build-up. They will also see that you care about your vehicle, so they tend to care more.

Our service will carefully clean, polish, and protect your vehicle with the finest, top of the line products and methods available, to maintain that new car look and feel.

If you are serious about the appearance, increasing the longevity and maintaining the highest resale value of your vehicle, then let Elite Mobile Service be the answer.

We will give you the personal touch and expertise to keep your vehicle looking great and to insure you the best possible return on your investment.



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2210 Pilot Riley Road
Zebulon, NC. 27597
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