A Little Bigger

We don't just work on personal vehicles. We also work on company trucks, semi tractors (seasonally), large sprinter vans, and more! Here's a look at one of many large vehicles we worked on this winter; a Ford F-450. It was loaded with foam roofing material overspray which we removed.

Spring Surprises

Now that the roads have mostly cleared up everyone has decided to wash their car. The wonderful pre-Spring sun has left some not so wonderful surprises. Take a look at your vehicle in the sunlight. Does it look like one of the photos directly below?

This car had a collection of swirl marks from going through car washes and compound marks from a detailer who didn't know what they were doing. Luckily for you, we can correct imperfections like the ones above. We won't create compound marks; we'll fix them instead. Your finish will look as great as the vehicle below. By the way, it's the same car as the one above!!!

Even white vehicles need attention too. The vehicle above was neglected for many years and required a lot of professional work to look like new again. At least you know there is hope for your badly worn vehicle. If it's dull and wax no longer works, call Kyle with Affordable Automotive Detailing at 616-540-0126

Spring Full Speed Ahead

Spring is just around the corner and the roads are finally clearing up. Now that everyone has the salt off their car or truck, you can see what winter has done by looking at the swirl marks and imperfections in your paint job. Black, red, blue, and other bright or dark colors show imperfections the most. The question now is, "How do I get rid of these nasty marks on my car?"

There are wrong and right ways to doing almost anything. The same goes for taking care of swirl marks, scratches, and other paint imperfections. You'll notice the word FILL or FILLER down below several times. Products containing a FILLER have their uses, but they are not meant to correctly take care of imperfections in your paint.

The wrong ways:

Wax

Buff and wax

Clear coat sealant

Anything else that contains wax, silicone, or another kind of FILLER

Wax is a protective coating that has been engineered to FILL in swirl marks and imperfections.

The common buff and wax offered by most detailers is a terrible idea. Buffing is done to smooth out imperfections but it leaves compound marks in your paint (the long thick streaks up and down your vehicle). Most detailers will then wax your vehicle to give it a nice shiny finish. Your vehicle will look good at first but 4 to 6 weeks later, compound marks will start to appear. This is because wax is a FILLER. It filled in the compound marks to make your paint appear smooth and shiny. The only problem is wax doesn't last very long; usually 4 to 6 weeks at most.

Clear coat sealants are an absolute waste of money. They are simply fancy waxes that do not last any longer than regular wax. Companies claim that they last 6 months, 1 year, or sometimes multiple years. These are lies. You can quote me.

The point is, wax is good but it is limited in the results it can achieve.

The right way:

Compound

Polish

In order to correctly remove swirl marks, scratches, and other imperfections permanently, you first need to machine compound your paint. Compounding is something that takes a lot of time to perfect. If your paint looks rough, it's best to let a professional handle it.

After compounding, you need to remove compound marks that were left behind. This requires polishing the entire vehicle. Using a polish that contains a FILLER will do no good. It needs to be a true polish that contains no wax, silicone, or other kind of filler. Again if you have never done this, let a professional do it. If you wish, you can wax your vehicle after polishing for added protection

Affordable Automotive Detailing sticks to doing things the right way and their charges are not outrageous. You can call or text Kyle at 616-540-0126 or go to affordableautomotivedetailing.com for more information.

1927 Chevy

Take a look at the recent Antique Car Affordable Automotive Detailing worked on. This 1927 Chevy was fully cleaned, compounded, and polished. The paint looks like brand new now; not bad for being over 75 years old!

It's still not too late!

It's still not too late to schedule for our awesome Valentine's Day special!

Complete cleaning, reconditioning, and polishing

Free Pickup and Delivery within 15 miles

Free roses or chocolates presented upon delivery

Anything else you specify to make this day perfect for your loved one will be done!

Call or Text Kyle for a free quote at 616-540-0126

Valentine's Day Special

Cards, candy, and dinner are all nice. Flowers and jewelry are too. This is what she expects because this is what she gets year after year. BE extraordinary this year. SHOW her that you can go above and beyond what the typical guy does. GIVE her something she will not expect!

Give her the gift of a new car without the new car price!

It's still not too late to take advantage of our Valentine's Day special: our same great service with your choice of roses or chocolates at no additional charge.

Only 2 more appointments available on Valentine's Day.

Great Example Of Our Work

Check out our recent youtube video! This is a great example of what Affordable Automotive Detailing can do for you. Mention this blog post and receive 10% off your next service.

40% OFF Friday Only

The first two people to respond will receive 40% off any service from Affordable Automotive Detailing on Friday January 28, 2011.

The Details:

Vehicle must be dropped off

Special is good for complete interior or exterior service or both

Call Kyle @ 616-540-0126

OR

Text: "40" to 616-540-0126

Polish or Wax

Have you ever purchased a used vehicle and then noticed long lines going up and down the paint a month or two later? These lines are marks left from a buffing pad! That's because buffing pads are not meant to be used for waxing. Many detailers use this method as a quick way to make a vehicle look nice. When the wax wears away (4 to 6 weeks or less) you see the damage that the buffing pad has done. Some other companies use polishes that contain waxes or silicones. This is better, but still leaves some messy after effects.

If you want your vehicle to look its best and last, you need to have a true polishing job done. This is more expensive to have done at first but it will last much longer and save you money in the long run. What is a true polishing job? A true polishing job corrects scratches and swirl marks, it won't leave nasty lines in a month or two, and it will make your vehicle look better than anything else! True polishes contain no fillers (no wax or silicone).

Card, Candy, and Dinner

Is this what you're planning for Valentine's Day? Don't be ordinary, be EXTRAordinary! Show your wife or girlfriend that you can be creative and thoughtful. Give them the gift of a like new car with your choice of roses or chocolates presented upon delivery!

Let us handle the details. All you have to do is sign up by February 7, 2011. It's that simple!

Special includes the following:

FREE pickup and delivery within 10 miles of Jenison, MI

Unmatched interior cleaning and reconditioning

Full vehicle prep to remove surface rust, tar, sap, and other debris

Complete vehicle polishing to remove clear coat scratches, swirl marks, and make the vehicle look like new again

Roses or chocolates and anything else you need us to do to make this event perfect!

Call Kyle for a free on-site quote 616-540-0126

Appointments are limited