For all our customers cars our pre-storage safe wash is a must. All our premium service customers receive our Pre-storage safe wash, on their initial induction, as part of the service.
A clean car going in to long term storage results in a clean car coming out of storage without any nasty surprises.
Our Exterior Pre-storage safe wash includes the following process:
Wheels – Brake Dust and Road Grime Removal:
- Spray wheels with brake dust removal product (we only use professional AutoSmart products), leave and agitate with soft brush
- Respray with water and snow-foam gun, leave and agitate again with soft brush
- Sponge down wheels and rinse with clean water
Bodywork – 2 Bucket safe wash:
- Rinse car to loosen debris
- Snow-Foam shampoo to loosen stubborn debris and road grime – leave for 2-3mins to soak in.
- 2 Bucket safe wash using clean, soft wash-mit
- Rinse with clean water
- 2 Bucket safe wash using clean, soft wash mit
- Rinse with clean water
- Dry using professional microfibre drying towels and air in hard to reach areas – we use a specialist air-gun for just this purpose.
Interior Pre-storage safe wash – Valet:
- Remove and dispose of all rubbish from car
- Remove over matts from foot wells
- Hoover internal areas inc. all carpets, boot and hood compartments
- Wipe all surfaces with a surface-friendly AutoSmart product
- Hoover and replace over matts to foot wells
- Wipe all glass and mirrors internal and external
- Wipe steering wheel, function stalks (indicators etc), gear lever, handbrake and door handles
- Brush dash, dials, radio and vents
Wheels – Tyre dressing:
- Dress Tyres, Dry Wheel arches and Wheels
We use non-abrasive, clean microfibre towels for the interior and also, clean, non abrasive microfibre, waffle-drying towels for drying the bodywork.
Finally, we use a detailing spray on the exterior of the car to enhance and protect the paint work. Please note. This is not a wax or machine-polish finish.
All cars will be thoroughly dry before being parked in storage, battery conditioner attached and a soft, breathable cover is applied.
The whole pre-storage safe wash process takes between 1hr 30 mins and 2 hours to complete depending on the size of the car.
Further reading:-
How to prepare your car for Storage at Auto Classica Storage
Choosing a Car Storage Facility that’s right for you and your car
Watch the Video – Pre-Storage Safe Wash – Two Bucket Method
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