Wash and Wax

The cornerstone of any exterior detailing ervice lies in the wash and wax treatment. Our mobile detailing trucks tie directly into your water source and use premium car wash products, wash mitts, and good old fashioned elbow grease to clean and protect your vehicle's exterior. The typical two-bucket wash process eliminates new scratches and dirt, while a streak-free polish is achieved on the tires and wheel faces. After the wash, the car is dried with a carnauba spray wax, which adds a protective layer to the exterior surfaces. This first step of the exterior detailing process is crucial for protecting a car's finish, removing environmental contaminants, and giving a clean surface to buff, polish, touch up, and clay bar.

Paint Buff and Polish

After the initial wash, paint buff and polish are exterior vehicle detailing techniques that restore paint to a shiny, smooth finish. These techniques are most effective when the paint finish is dull or has flaws. They remove oxidation and light scratches while restoring a shiny, lustrous finish.

Typically, a car is detailed by polishing the paint surface with a dual-action or rotary buffer. This process removes a small percentage of paint defects. As mentioned, however, before polishing and buffing, the paint finish should be thoroughly cleaned. The paint surface must be free of swirls and haze. Swirls are a result of improper washing, harsh road conditions, and poor car care. Swirls are fine scratches that obscure the appearance of a car and can reduce the gloss. With paint correction, swirls and starches will be minimized and the car's paint will reflect light more crisply.

These services should be performed regularly on vehicles to maintain their glossy appearance. A Bakersfield Finest professional detailing technician can design a buffing schedule that is customized for the specific needs of our valued clients

Engine Bay Cleaning

While it's true we don't spend as much time looking under the hood, nothing screams pride of ownership like an immaculate engine bay. Whether it is to get your classic ready for the local car show or car club, or simply to clean up the daily driver, engine bay cleaning is an important exterior vehicle detailing service that can actually enhance the performance of your engine and help you stay on top of maintenance by identifying small issues before they become big issues. A properly-cleaned engine makes it easier to spot potential leaks and also improves the resale value of your car.

Engine bay cleaning is an important aspect of exterior vehicle detailing services because it ensures the cleanliness of the engine bay and prevents excess grease buildup. It also ensures that the engine is operating at optimal levels. While engine bay cleaning can be a daunting process, it is actually an easy area to care for in some cases. Most modern vehicles have well-protected engine bays, so the process of cleaning the engine compartment is relatively easy. All you need is a degreaser and a microfiber cloth. The entire process should take about 20 to 45 minutes, depending on the degree of cleanliness. Once the engine bay is cleaned and prepared, a dressing agent is applied to make it look almost new. You should have this treatment done twice a year to maintain the clean appearance of your car's engine bay and can be included as part of your regular detailing packages available at Bakersfield Finest, California's #1 mobile detailing company.

Automotive Undercoating

Automotive undercoating is an excellent way to protect the exterior of a vehicle and prevent rust. This type of coating is best for vehicles that are in areas that don't remain dry all the time, but can help protect against all kinds of on or off-road debris. This type of protective coating is also a great way to quiet mechanical noise and reduce road noise.

Undercoating is done by spraying a wax-based or rubberized coating over the the underside of your vehicle. This adds an important layer of protection and rust-proofing that adds years to the life of the vehicle. Undercoating is also excellent for keeping vehicles quiet and adding sound deadening properties. This process can not only be applied to new cars to keep them close to factory condition, but also used cars to help protect them from rust and extending their life.

Rims and Tire Cleaning

Nothing pops and catches the sun like a freshly polished set of rims and a new layer of tire shine on your tires. Indeed keeping rims and tires pristine are two exterior vehicle detailing services that are vital to maintain the appearance of your car as nothing catches the sun and peoples eyes like a slow rolling set up freshly polished chrome rims!

This service includes not only cleaning hidden debris in the brake calipers and behind the spokes, but also restoring the shine to the wheels. Rim cleaning also incorporates UV protection to prevent damage from harmful UV rays. At Bakersfield Finest mobile car detailing service, we use advanced techniques to make your wheels look like new again. We offer non-acid wheel cleaners, high-quality cleaning solutions and tools, and a whole lot of elbow grease to ensure your wheels and tires look their best.

Window Cleaning

When it comes to exterior vehicle detailing, window cleaning can take up a lot of time. In addition to washing the vehicle's exterior, window cleaning requires special cleaning products and techniques. It is also important to inspect the glass surfaces thoroughly. Cracked or broken surfaces are difficult to clean, and can trap dirt and debris. Additionally, they can be a safety hazard. For this reason, our technicians are not only trained in cleaning windows to reduce opacity as much as possible, they will also inspect for micro chips and cracks that may affect the integrity of the window and that can be repaired for very little as compared to a full windshield replacement if left neglected.

It's not only a safety hazard, but dirty windows can also ruin the exterior look of your car. Professional window cleaning services have specific methods and high-quality products to get your windows spotless. However, it is important to note that not all glass cleaners are created equally. Many contain solvents and ammonia, which can damage other materials in the vehicle. Contact us today and have our car detailers renew the life of your car's windows and glass surfaces.

Clay Bar Treatment

A clay bar treatment is an effective way to remove surface contaminants from the exterior of your vehicle. It's easy to use, but it's important to know what you're doing before starting. First, lubricate the clay bar with a specialized lubricant. Use the clay bar in circular and up-and-down motions to target areas with surface contamination. After finishing, wipe off the clay bar with a clean microfiber cloth.

The clay bar should be applied in thin layers, so you don't get streaks or blemishes. You also need lubricant to prevent the clay bar from sticking to the paint surface. The lubricant should also be removed after each pass, since the clay bar will pick up dirt.

The clay bar should be rubbed across the surface in up-and-down motions, and you must be careful not to apply too much pressure. Over-rubbing the clay can cause scratches. For this reason, only the most skilled technicians such as those at Bakersfield Finest should be trusted with your car's clay bar treatment. Call us today to discover the Bakersfield Finest difference!