How to Prepare Your Car for a Detailing Appointment

At Kings Mobile Car Detailing, we want every vehicle we detail to look its absolute best. To ensure that you get the highest quality service and the best results, it’s important to prepare your car for the detailing appointment. Here’s a simple checklist to help you get ready:

1. Remove Personal Items from the Car

Before we arrive, take out any personal belongings, including:

Clothes, bags, or books
Important documents (insurance, registration, etc.)
Loose items like cups, change, or toys
Any food wrappers or trash

This helps us to clean the interior thoroughly without obstacles, ensuring no areas are missed.

2. Check for Special Areas of Concern

If there are specific areas of your vehicle you want us to focus on, such as stubborn stains, pet hair, or a spot on the upholstery, let us know in advance. This way, we can allocate extra time and attention to these areas for a perfect finish.

3. Clear the Exterior

If possible, remove any bulky items from the exterior, like bike racks or roof boxes. This allows us to get into every corner and ensures that all parts of your car’s exterior get the attention they deserve, especially around mirrors, bumpers, and wheels.

4. Ensure Your Vehicle is Accessible

Make sure your car is parked in a location that allows us to easily access all sides of the vehicle. If we’re performing an interior detailing, the car should be accessible from all doors, so be sure the area around your car is free from obstacles. Also, please have your car in a well-lit area so we can perform the job efficiently.

5. Ensure Proper Ventilation

For an interior detailing, ensure the car is not excessively hot or cold. Open the windows to allow the interior to cool down if it’s been sitting in the sun. This helps with a more effective cleaning of surfaces like the dashboard and upholstery.

6. Let Us Know If You Have Any Special Requests

We offer a range of detailing services, from exterior washing and waxing to upholstery cleaning and odor removal. If there’s a specific service you’d like, like applying a ceramic coating or leather conditioning, just let us know ahead of time so we can be fully prepared with the right products and tools.

7. Have Your Vehicle Running (If Possible)

If your vehicle has electrical features that need to be accessed during the detailing process (like heated seats, the sunroof, or the entertainment system), please have it running or with the key fob nearby so we can use those features if needed.

8. Keep Your Keys Handy

Have your keys ready for when the detailing team arrives. We’ll need access to the interior and may need to adjust settings to ensure everything is cleaned properly.

9. Plan for Pets and Children

If you have pets or children at home, we recommend keeping them out of the car during the detailing appointment. This will help prevent any interruptions while we’re working and ensure that we don’t miss any areas due to distractions.

10. Relax and Enjoy the Process

Once you’ve prepared your car, all that’s left to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the process. Our expert detailers at Kings Mobile Car Detailing will take care of everything and deliver exceptional results that will have your vehicle looking like new!

By following this simple checklist, you’ll ensure that we can deliver the best possible detailing experience for your vehicle. If you have any questions or need more details on preparing your car for a detailing appointment, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help!