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Polishing, often referred to as buffing the car, is what  makes a new car shine.  Polishing is an
essential but an often neglected step in maintaining the finish of a car. A polished car will have
higher gloss and greater protection from the elements. We recommend that you polish two times a year,
once in the fall before winter and once after the winter season. This will ensure the longevity of your
paint and maintain the new car gloss.  Michiana Detail uses the finest polishes which are used on
the assembly line in Mercedes Benz factories worldwide.
Detailing is the meticulous maintenance of both the interior and the exterior of the car. Detailing
requires special knowledge and skill in order to make your vehicle as new as the day you purchased
it, mobile detailing brings this service to you. We are more versatile than standard brick & mortar
shops in that we come to you on your schedule and perform only the services which you request.    
Over time the surface of the paint will embed contaminants from the environment such as pollen, bird
excrement, bugs, fallout and brake dust. Traditional washing will not remove all the contaminants if
they have bonded to your paint. In order to remove these contaminants, specially formulated clay must
be used to remove the embedded material which leaves the finish of your car smooth. There’s an
easy test to tell whether or not there are contaminants on your paint. Take a plastic sandwich bag,
place it over your hand and slowly run your hands over the paint of your car, if the paint feels rough,
there are contaminants which need to be removed.
Specially formulated paint decontamination clay is used in conjunction with lube in order to lift the
contaminants from the surface of the car. This process does not damage the clear coat when done
correctly. Incorrect procedure or too aggressive clay will damage the finish of the car. Our professionals
will evaluate the condition of your paint and use the mildest clay required to remove the contamination.
Polishing is recommended if you desire a perfect finish. Improper washing will often impart defects into
the paint. These defects dull the finish of a car. The ideal finish is as clear as a mirror. In order to restore
this reflectivity, polishing levels and removes these defects. In addition to this, we apply a layer of
protection to the paint which will release dirt better than unprotected paint and maintain the newly
restored gloss.
The following are questions
we frequently receive from
new customers and are
here to assist you in making
informed choices  regarding
your vehicle’s appearance.

Feel free to contact us
with any other questions
Examine the finish of the car after you pick it up from the dealer or after it is polished by a detailer. The
finish should be like a clear mirror and have no imperfections. Incorrect polishing will leave Holograms and
buffer trails which are displayed in our visual guide. Examining the paint is best done in the sunlight
which will reveal all of the imperfections of a poor polishing job.
You should choose a detailer that understands the requirements, needs and expectations you have.
A detailer with the knowledge and experience to perform the job efficiently and professionally and
a company that prides itself on the level of attention and the strict guidelines that its detailers adhere to.

Our services are uniquely different from other detailing services in the area in that we are a mobile
operation. We are able to do all of our detailing at your residence and have no problem with
our customers monitoring the progress of a detail.  Unlike high-capacity shops, we have the time to
ensure the satisfaction of the customer and maintain strict quality control procedures.
Our professional detailers understand the high level of care and responsibility required when detailing
a customer’s vehicle.
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We detail in following cities: Watervliet, Mishawaka, South Bend, St. Joseph, Lakeshore, Coloma,
Berrien Springs, Kalamazoo, South Haven, Saugatuck, Benton Harbor, Cassopolis, Buchanan, Bridgman,
and all other cities of the Michiana area. Call us to set up your mobile detailing appointment.