DETAIL YOUR CAR BEFORE A ROAD TRIP
Prepare Your Car for a Comfortable Road Trip
Imagine boarding an airplane with a dirty cabin. You would not be happy. Maybe not first class, you bought a ticket expecting a certain level of comfort on the flight. However, there should be no trash onboard. The seats, floors, and windows should be clean. An unclean cabin makes a long trip even longer.
With that in mind, you should take the same approach on a road trip. You should detail your car before hitting the road. You may ask, "The car will get dirty anyway. Why should I detail it?"
Comfort is the answer. Make the drive more comfortable for yourself and your family. A deep interior detail is not necessary. There is a level of cleaning that will benefit you and the vehicle.
Exterior
Wash the car, cleaning the wheels and tires. Be sure to thoroughly clean the glass. Remove any heavy film or sap. Wipe out the door jambs.
After washing and drying, add a wax of sealant. If you have time and the knowledge, you could clay the paint, removing embedded brake dust and dirt. However, a car wash will suffice for the situation.
The wax adds a sacrificial layer onto the paint. It helps repel bugs and other matter.
Interior
Remove all the things not needed for the trip. Remove all the useless crap stuffed in the door pockets. You know the stuff. Those areas become de facto trash bins.
Vacuum the carpets, under and between the seats. Remember to vacuum the trunk or cargo area. (Focus on the heavy stuff in those areas).
Wipe the dash and panels using a clean microfiber towel and interior or highly diluted all purpose cleaner. Be sure to get that coffee and juice out of the cup holders.
Lastly, clean the windows and mirrors with clean microfiber towels. An ammonia free glass cleaner is safe on window tint. Clean windows will help with visibility on those very dark roads.
While on the road, throw on some Outkast. Take a moment and enjoy the feeling of a fresh and clean ride. Take a deep breath. Doesn't that smell better?
If this sounds like a daunting task, call your personal detailer, Red Clay Detailing.
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