Steve’s Detailing & Hand Car Wash Blog

We occasionally still see ‘spot’ prizes awarded at dinners or social events. These are small, often fun, prizes – perhaps the name originally came from dance competitions or balls where a couple would be caught in the spotlight. However, one place where such ‘spot’ prizes would certainly not be awarded is here at Steve’s Detailing.…

We’re occasionally asked about the term ‘detailing‘ in our company name. It’s a word that sounds precise, one that suggests the level of care taken might be even higher than you expect. That’s the standard we work to. Just one example of this that you may not find elsewhere. You might find a car that…

To be honest, some people don’t care much what their vehicle looks like, as long as it gets them from A to B. Yet, we bet you’ll know others who take immense pride in their car looking as close to showroom condition as possible. Some of these individuals will spend hours on it themselves; others…

As the holiday season approaches – even if it’s going to be a bit different this year – then you may be receiving visits from relatives you don’t often see. This is where it can seem a bit like ‘inspection time’! You know what we mean: those visitors who pass silent (or not always silent)…

This is a question we were recently asked; it’s a term that is often used regarding damage to the paintwork of a vehicle. So, technically speaking, oxidation involves a chemical reaction that leads to the movement of, or giving away of, electrons. Typically, this involves a reaction between oxygen and another substance, such as iron.…

A lot of drivers take their vehicles to a car detailer with the expectation that they don’t have to do any sort of preparation beforehand. Yet, it’s important to always remove certain items for safety and security reasons. Before your next interior car detailing appointment, remove the following: Valuables Believe it or not, many people…

Walt Disney can start this small collection of thoughts. He once said: ‘There is no magic in magic, it’s all in the details’. We’d certainly agree, the appearance of any washed and detailed vehicle is down to hard work and utter attention to every single detail. Fashion kingpin Giorgio Armani said: ‘To create something exceptional,…

Cold temperatures and ice and snow storms will return to Denver all too soon. Many luxury car owners believe that vehicle preparation for this weather only entails a mechanical checkup, the replacement of tires, or the installation of a vehicle emergency kit. Yet, your vehicle isn’t ready for late fall and winter weather if you…

After an expert team has lovingly washed your car by hand, here are just three of the many things you should never find… Tires, bumpers and seals which still remind you of some of the dirty, gritty, muddy journeys you’ve recently completed An engine compartment that still has traces of the grime and dirt of…

If you put your car through this process, here are a couple of things to watch out for afterwards… Water spotting: examine the body of your vehicle. Do you see those spots of water that the drying process has missed? Irritating – isn’t it! Missed bits: we know there are those nooks and crannies where…

A survey carried out by a university in the UK involved the swabbing of car seats, steering wheels, and footwells. The results showed a notable presence of E Coli bacteria. Other such studies discovered around 300 to 700 bacteria present per square centimeter. Incidentally, public toilets gave results of around 500! Results were higher when…

Bird excrement, and the bugs it contains, can easily penetrate a vehicle’s protective outer layer. Chemicals contained in that mess on the hood can eat through a clear coat and cause damage to the wax. This process can start within just a few minutes, often due to uric acid in the droppings. Incidentally, their poop…