Auto Detailing Checklist:
What To Expect the Day of Service
Auto Fetish Detail
714/ 624-0804
The Detailing Checklist
- You call to book appointment around your schedule.
- I show up on time to your place for our detail appointment.
- I detail your car and put the love back into the relationship between you and your car.
- You are so amazed with the results of your car it effects every area of your life in a positive way.
- You go onto win the lottery, lose ten pounds over night, and find out a long, lost relative left you a massive inheritance!
O.K., those last two were a dramatization of course...and this car detailing checklist is certainly oversimplified based on all the time and effort I put into my mobile car detailing services. So keep reading for actual usable information...
The Comprehensive Checklist and Need to Knows
I will start out by telling you that I run things differently than most professional mobile car detailers. As part of my win/win philosophy of business, I have structured my detail service with my customers in mind first. A win/win business model simply means that the more I deliver what you want as a person, the more I get what I want as a business owner.
One way in which I do this is by teaching my customers that they can maximize their dollar by having their car washed prior to our appointment. This way I can get down to doing what you have paid me for and that is auto detailing, not auto washing. Paying me to do the grunt work of washing simply doesn't make sense to most people.
This would be like paying your house cleaner to pick up all the toys and clothes, before they can even begin to actually clean. I realize that there are those of you out there that expect this type of service, which I certainly can accommodate to. You are the boss and I am in the business of delivering what you want as the customer, but I have found that most people appreciate the opportunity to fully maximize their spending dollar with us.
Just know that I value your money, just like I value my own money. Simply put, if you would like to maximize your dollar with me and my services, have your car washed a day or two prior to our appointment! Nothing fancy required here; just run it through for a basic wash at your local car wash, or have your regular detailer wash it as normal. (Yes, many people have a mobile car wash service and choose us for any actual detailing services.)
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Forms of Payment
For first time customers I accept cash only. If this sounds like a bummer to you then you can thank those few individuals and companies that burned it for the rest. Unfortunately in life as is often the case, "The few ruin it for the many". If you are a business owner and are going to use a company check, we can verify this at the start. I have found most people do not have a problem with this policy since ultimately, you as the customer are in the driving seat and can verify my results in the moment before I am paid. I have found that usually the very people that have a problem with certain policies, are the very people that I need to be concerned by as a business owner; one of the ironies of life I guess.
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What we need as service providers
We don't really need much but since we operate differently than others, I have included this section.
Since we do detailing and not mobile washing, we do not carry pressure washers attached to big water tanks like you may have seen most other mobile detail operations use.
95% of the time we are working at the homes of our customers where we have access to water and electricity. This means we may need to use your water outlet, and definitely means we will be running an extension cord from an electrical outlet.
You and your neighbors both will enjoy not listening to a noisy pressure washer and generator while we are performing the magic on your car!
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Interiors First
We generally will start by detailing the interior of your car first, depending on if I am working on your car myself or if I have a helper.
I will meticulously clean and shampoo everything within your cars interior. This means the appropriate cleaner whether I am cleaning your cars leather, vinyl materials, or cloth and carpeting. All seats get moved forward and backwards to gain full access to underneath.
In SUV's and trucks, we lift and fold all additional seating to access all materials underneath. Every cubby hole and compartment is opened and detailed. The only exception is the middle arm rest console that many cars have. If you have not removed personal items prior, then we consider this area personal space and do not remove personal items in order to clean.
As a general rule, we only spot clean headliners as this is usually sufficient for most cars. This includes any of the higher-end cars with either suede or Alcantara headliners.
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Paint Detailing
It is one thing to have a nice car, but entirely different to have a car that truly "pops" to life because of superior paint detailing! The kind of shine on a car that causes your head to turn as it rolls through the intersection in front of you. The kind of paint detailing that leaves your cars finish feeling like waxed glass. So shiny and smooth you will fight to keep your hands off.
This kind of detailing perfection will not be easy to find; fortunately, you have come to the right place, as I have the skills, techniques, and experience to deliver these kinds of results.
The Auto Fetish Experience
If you are the type of person who places a high value on your time, and has a discerning and critical eye for quality, then perhaps we are a good match. Give me a call directly to discuss your specific needs with detailing services for all your cars, boats, RV's, etc.
- Service in a friendly and professional way.
- Results delivered consistently; each time, every time.
- All done in a way that interrupts your life as little as possible.
- Service in a manner that develops trust at every level.
Sincerely,
Darren Priest
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Hi, Darren Priest here, founder of Auto Fetish Detail.
My essential goal:
“Exceptionalism in all that I do, in a manner that develops trust at every level.”
Let me personally thank you for visiting. I have built this site to help you figure out if I am the right fit for you and your world.
I hope that I am!
Sincerely,
"Master of Detail"
Just What Do People Say About Us
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Darren took my 9 year old Acura MDX and made it spectacular! I believe his knowledge and attention to "detail" goes above and beyond!
Thank you!
Craig Leitch
Foothill Ranch, CA
I'm somewhat of a car nut. Always have been and I don't mind it a bit. I also thought I had the very best detailer out there but boy did I blow that one. My son insisted I try Darren at Auto Fetish and I succumbed to the pressure and did. I did not realize what perfection looked like until Darren announced my car was completed. The depth of the shine, the attention to detail and the thoroughness of the work were well beyond any past experience. No question Darren really takes his work seriously and the customer reaps an enormous benefit. If you take pride in your wheels, Darren's the man!!
Larry T.
Huntington Beach
Darren - Thank you for an honest quote over the phone, early arrival, and most importantly an outstanding detail job which restored my car back to excellent condition. The paint touch up looks great and my leather seats are super clean and sport a "new" conditioned look. Keep up the good work!
Bill C.
Fullerton, CA
Darren - I appreciate your work even more as I see it day after day! even though I live in Northern California, there was nobody I felt right about in my area so I knew I was in for a drive to come down to you. I am so glad I did. You were also so very accommodating!
Ray P.
Pleasanton, CA
Wow! Our RV looks amazing! That front end literally glows. Darren, I am more than happy; really! Our RV did not look that good the day we got it brand new. No seriously Darren, it really didn't look this good! Thank you!
Ed L.
Rancho Santa Margarita
Darren - I just got a call from my mom and she is really, really happy with her car! This is the reason I referred you as you are professional in all you do, so thank you. That car means more to her than her children; you have a customer for life!
Thank you again!
Andy
Placentia
Darren - the scratch you fixed on my Mustang Cobra looks really, really good! Unless you are a professional car buyer you would not even notice it. It looks so much better than before; thank you!
Dennis A.
Anaheim Hills
I spent considerable time looking for the right person to detail my 2007 Porsche Cayman-S (Black). I was impressed with the recommendations and accolades Darren received on his website including the samples of cars he had detailed. I was even more delighted after he finished detailing my car. It looked amazing; inside, outside, the wheels, everything. I will be using Darren for my detailing needs and will recommend him to the folks in my Porsche club.
J. Adorante
Irvine, CA
I have been using Darren’s professional detail services, Auto Fetish Detail, for close to 15 years now and continue to do so. Darren has taught me and my staff just what real detailing is. Darren is incredibly meticulous and attentive to details. Whenever I have a customer who demands the best, I tell them to call Darren at Auto Fetish. I can always tell when Darren has detailed a car because the level of quality is like no other! He is not the cheapest guy in town, but you can’t beat the quality!
Ron Erickson
President-Exclusive Motors
Placentia, CA
I have known and used Darren's services for 20+ years. I own Xlnt Tint of Anaheim inc. and see many cars every day. When we have a particular customer that needs top notch service, there is nobody else I would trust but Darren! He is very meticulous, and knowledgeable. If you are in need of someone who will take their time but most importantly bring over 20 years of hands on knowledge, this is the company for you.
Mike Schuch
President-Xlnt Tint
Anaheim, CA
"Wow! Now that is what my car paint is supposed to look like; I can't believe what a difference you made! This is exactly what needed to be done, thank you!"
Mike N.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
"I took a leap of faith by picking someone on the Internet to detail my bosses boat! I wasn't disappointed! Darren was professional, punctual, and very easy to deal with, and best of all, he did a FANTASTIC JOB! I couldn't have been happier. We will definitely be a repeat customer!!"
Samantha
Maxim Security Systems
Corona, CA
"We have seen the work of other detailers in removing various forms of vinyl car decals and vehicle wraps. Often we have to spend additional hours due to the incomplete removal of old graphics, before we can apply new graphics. Save yourself time and aggravation by calling Darren first and have it done right the first time around; this is the way it should be done!"
Tim Cecil
President-Sign Pros
Brea, CA