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PROFESSIONAL
DETAILING can be a
vehicle miracle-worker,
bringing worn, dirty cars
back to. life and making

} them fun to drive again.

It can mean the ultimate. in
cleaning and detailing, : complete
paint reconditioning, interior
shampooing,. or removing stains
from seats and carpets.

“Different people and_ their
vehicles have different detailing
needs,’ observes Mike Riley,
product manager of an
automotive detailing company.

Vacationers and travelers
especially appreciate detailing.
After a trip where you have “liv-
ed”’ in your car, professional! inte-
rior detailing can make a car look,
smell, and feel like new again.

Protecting the interior be-
forehand also is important.

Riley says that if you've ever
traveled with children and/or pets,
you know that the interior of the
vehicle can get fairly messy.

He points out that in addition
to the normal wear and tear of
active children, there can be food
spills, crayon marks, chewing
gum, fingerprints, and pet hair.

Interior protection can guard
against stains, spills and dirt.

“For those vehicle owners who
enjoy cruising around in a sharp-
looking car, exterior detailing is
very important.

‘Meticulous care needs to be
taken in order to achieve a special
head-turning appearance."*

Senior citizens, on the other
hand, are active in everything
from sports to running their own
businesses.

Many of them have reached a
point in their lives where it’s less
of a hassle to have their vehicle
detailed professionally than it is to
do it themselves.

“Special tools are needed to do
a thorough, professional job,”
says Riley.

“It can also be very time con-
suming and labor-intensive. Most
people just don’t have the time or
equipment to make their car look
like new again —- they have other
priorities.”

With working couples, the ma-
jor issues are time — particulzrly

fm the tack of it — and the,
‘ maintenance and appearance of.

their vehicles.
“In these cases, it just makes

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car.more
enjoyable to drive.
and prevents
additional charges
when the lease is
up.F

— Mike Riley

sense to have detailing profes-
sionals take over instead of using
valuable time to: do it. yourself,”’
says Riley. ' ;

‘*A  well-cared-for, spotless
vehicle is always impressive to
business clients and the boss, and
it makes a thoughtful gift for your
spouse.”” .

Leased vehicles are becoming
increasingly popular, ‘especially
among professional people.

When a leased vehicle is turned
in, a final charge is assessed based
on the condition of the vehicle.

Lease customers are discovering
that a ‘“‘clean’’ car that has been
professionally detailed can save
them $500 to $1,000 at trade-in
time. . a

“We can maintain and clean a
vehicle periodically during its lease.
to ensure that there’s no excessive
wear,”’ says Riley. .

“It makes the car more en-
joyable to drive and prevents ad-
ditional charges when the lease is
up.”

Once a vehicle has been detail-
ed, Riley recommends profes-
sionally applied protection . pro-
ducts so that the car will stay that
way. .

“There are many good reason
why owners decide to get their
vehicles professionally detailed. .

“Consumers need to know that,
it will make their vehicles look
better’ fonger, and that protecting
their cars will increase their value
at trade-in time.’’ :