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Basingstoke, both on new and used vehicle preparation and in the past have
valetted cars in a crash repair centre. In the following pages I hope
to teach some of the tricks of the trade, and methods, that I have picked up
over the years. Although you won't be able to do a job to the same standard as
the proffesionals it will hopefully help you to make a better job
of your car.
First of all there is certain materials and equipment that you will need to purchase. EquipmentYou will need a small pressure washer to do the job correctly,
these can MaterialsYou will need the following materials as a minimum requirement :-
If you want to go the whole hog and do the full valet you will also need the following :-
One of the best producers of materials that I have found is a [Exterior][Engine][Interior][Tips] |
be purchased in most d.i.y stores. You don't really need a hot steamer
for use at home, although it makes the job a lot easier the extra expense is not
really worth it unless you intend to clean cars for a living. You also will need
a vacuum cleaner, or if you can afford it a vax (this would allow you to wash
the car seats). you will also need some spray bottles to hold your materials.
Finally you will need a sponge, a good quality leather chamois and of course a
bucket.
firm called Autoglym. There materials are readily available in all good car
shops and the materials sold to the general public are just as good as the
materials we use in the trade. To find out more about valeting please pick a
subject from the menu at the top of the page.