Automotive Detailing

Automotive Detailing
Author: Don Taylor
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1998
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781557882882

Fully illustrated sections include how to detail for show competition, the latest in detailing technology, products and equipment, setting up an auto detailing business, and more.

Automotive Detailing Manual

Automotive Detailing Manual
Author: John Haynes
Publisher: Haynes Manuals N. America, Incorporated
Total Pages: 189
Release: 1994-12-23
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781563921131

Covers cleaning, waxing and repair of minor damage to the body, interior, engine compartment and wheels.

Automotive Detailing in Detail

Automotive Detailing in Detail
Author: Dom Colbeck
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Total Pages: 477
Release: 2017-02-06
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1785002430

Automotive Detailing in Detail takes the combined experience and expertise of three leading detailing commentators to provide a thorough and expansive overview of automotive detailing techniques. From the pre-wash, wash and preparation stages, through machine polishing to paint protection and maintenance, every detailing stage is covered: surface types, contaminants and products are analysed, before the actual processes are laid bare. In the age of the internet and social media, a plethora of detailing knowledge is available online, yet it is strangely difficult to discover completely, or harness usefully. This book redresses the balance. Aimed at motoring enthusiasts, car mechanics, restorers, valets and those thinking of setting up a valeting/car detailing business and illustrated throughout with 268 colour photographs and 36 line artworks.

Ultimate Auto Detailing Projects

Ultimate Auto Detailing Projects
Author: David H Jacobs Jr
Publisher: Motorbooks
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2003-10-12
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9780760314487

Today's detailer wants bite-sized projects they can tackle in a few hours on the weekend. They also appreciate knowing exactly how much time and what supplies need to be arranged beforehand so they are not surprised halfway through a hands-on procedure. This book is, first and foremost a tool. The book explains all the techniques and products needed, lays out detailed schedules, and explains the cost in time. By allowing readers to stop the progression of projects wherever or whenever they wish, this book appeals to a wide range of readers. The crisp, all-color photography demonstrates the results that can be achieved through proper detailing and helps illustrate the techniques that anyone can use to make their car look good as new.

How to Start a Home-based Car Detailing Business

How to Start a Home-based Car Detailing Business
Author: Renny Doyle
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2012-08-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0762789182

Whether you plan to go it alone or build a team, this book takes you through all phases of setting up and running a thriving home-based car detailing business, from estimating start-up costs to opening your doors. This book includes profiles of professional detailers and business professionals who share valuable insight on owning a business. Learn all about equipping your business, exploring web-based and traditional marketing methods, establishing a solid sales system, and expanding your own home-based car detailing business. Look for useful charts and worksheets throughout the book, including: Vehicle Evaluation Form Sales Forecasts and Cash Flow Projections Sample Estimate Worksheet Sample Bid and Invoice Client Check-In Form

Interior Detailing

Interior Detailing
Author: David Kent Ballast
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2010-09-28
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0470504978

The all-in-one interior detailing guide that unites creative and technical aspects A well-executed interior space requires the successful combination of the creative and the technical. Interior Detailing bridges the gap between design and construction, and shows how to develop and transform design concepts into details that meet the constraints, functional requirements, and constructability issues that are part of any interior design element. It offers guidance on how design professionals can combine imaginative thinking and the application of technical resources to create interiors that are aesthetically pleasing, functionally superior, and environmentally sound. Interior Detailing: Includes 150 easy-to-understand details showing how to logically think through the design and development of an assembly so that it conforms to the designer's intent and meets the practical requirements of good construction Describes how to solve any detailing design problem in a rational way Contains conceptual and practical approaches to designing and detailing construction components thatform interior spaces Shows how a small number of principles can be used to solve nearly any detailing problem This guide covers the subject of interior spaces comprehensively by balancing the contributions of physical beauty and structural integrity in one complete volume. By following the principles laid out in this book, interior designers and architects can plan for the construction of a unique interior environment more thoughtfully and with a clearer, better-defined purpose.

Car Detailing

Car Detailing
Author: Robert Youell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781785217319

This is a Concise Manual, aimed at the DIY car detailer - a growing area of the car-enthusiast market. Car detailing is essentially high-end car valeting, which includes not only exterior paintwork, but almost every detail of the car - from tyres to mirror class, from engine components to exhaust. A general car wash will take up the form of a wash and vacuum, and while car valeting is a step up, detailing goes deeper than what's on top of the paint. Following a snow foam (to remove any loose contaminants) and a good thorough wash (using the two-bucket method) a clay bar will be used to remove embedded contaminants in the paint, such as tar, tree sap or anything that's buried deep enough not to be removed by your wash stage. Detailing may also involve the use of a machine polisher to remove any imperfections while polishing the paint's surface, making the car look even better than when it left the factory. Detailing also includes comprehensive work on the car's interior, wheels, and even engine compartment. This book covers all aspects of detailing, with practical step-by-step instructions and advice from professional detailers. The down-to-earth text will enable detailing enthusiasts to carry out their own detailing, but will also arm them with good information about techniques and products to enable them to make informed choices should they choose to employ professional detailers.

The Insider's Guide to Boat Cleaning and Detailing

The Insider's Guide to Boat Cleaning and Detailing
Author: Natalie Sears
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2009-07-03
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0071596941

Restore that “showboat” look to tired gelcoat, canvas, brightwork, upholstery, metalwork, and more Boat cleaning isn’t as simple as taking a can of kitchen cleanser and scrubbing away, and improper procedures can cause damage to the boat or the environment. This is the only stem-to-stern guide to all aspects of boat cleaning and detailing. The book recommends both generic and brand-name cleaning and maintenance materials to help you make the right selections. Lots of before-and-after photos show you how to: Keep your boat looking great and protect market value Achieve maximum results with minimum work and environmentally safe methods. Use tables and checklists to keep work organized and efficient

Car Hacks

Car Hacks
Author: Craig Stewart
Publisher: Haynes Publishing UK
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-11-26
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781785216510

Driving, owning, repairing and maintaining a car can be expensive, frustrating and time-consuming. Car Hacks is here to explain how to use the things you have around your home to improve your car life, and balance your well-being in the process. From ensuring you never lose a screw when repairing your car, to spending less on fuel, and using cereal boxes to keep you car tidy, this book will open your eyes to the joys of car hacking. Here are some favorite hacks you'll find in Car Hacks: Interior hacks - Storage, cleaning, fixes, upgrades Exterior hacks - Bodywork, mechanical, quick repairs using everyday items Workshop hacks/Garage hacks - Working on your car Journey hacks - Easy storage solutions, luggage packing hacks, avoiding motorway food prices Driving hacks - Getting better fuel economy, avoiding motorway fuel prices, avoiding jams Family hacks - Entertaining kids (and adults!), simple tablet holders, ensuring everything stays charged, cable tidies, adding WiFi to your car Everyday hacks PLUS 'Tool Hacks' box outs placed throughout the book