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Detailing isn't just about the aesthetics of your car; it can also be very important for safety.
This short video shows how an unprotected windshield can obscure visibility. This is my own car. The driver's side has been recently treated with GLASS SCIENCE RAIN CLEAR while the passenger side has had no treatment for months.
Notice how the untreated side causes water to pool and cause distortion, making it difficult to see objects clearly. This becomes even more problematic at night with oncoming headlights. The eye is capable of focusing past the water droplets on the treated side. At higher speeds (this was only about 30-35mph) the water will be blown off by the wind making it very easy to see clearly. RAIN CLEAR also dramatically reduces the adhesion & buildup of frost, snow & ice,
Every vehicle I detail receives some form of windshield treatment. While the paint protection may last for several months many windshield treatments will be abraded away by the wipers and need to be reapplied more frequently. Notice in the video that the small section of the untreated side where both wipers overlap in the lower center of the windshield has the worst visibility.
Headlight restoration and protection is another example of detailing for safety.
Detailing in general also provides an opportunity to closely inspect the entire vehicle. I often find loose trim pieces, impaled tires, broken interior pieces, etc. Whether it is a safety issue or not, I am able to repair these or prevent further damage that might be caused if the owner remained unaware.
This short video shows how an unprotected windshield can obscure visibility. This is my own car. The driver's side has been recently treated with GLASS SCIENCE RAIN CLEAR while the passenger side has had no treatment for months.
Notice how the untreated side causes water to pool and cause distortion, making it difficult to see objects clearly. This becomes even more problematic at night with oncoming headlights. The eye is capable of focusing past the water droplets on the treated side. At higher speeds (this was only about 30-35mph) the water will be blown off by the wind making it very easy to see clearly. RAIN CLEAR also dramatically reduces the adhesion & buildup of frost, snow & ice,
Every vehicle I detail receives some form of windshield treatment. While the paint protection may last for several months many windshield treatments will be abraded away by the wipers and need to be reapplied more frequently. Notice in the video that the small section of the untreated side where both wipers overlap in the lower center of the windshield has the worst visibility.
Headlight restoration and protection is another example of detailing for safety.
Detailing in general also provides an opportunity to closely inspect the entire vehicle. I often find loose trim pieces, impaled tires, broken interior pieces, etc. Whether it is a safety issue or not, I am able to repair these or prevent further damage that might be caused if the owner remained unaware.
