CK's Minor Details

05/22/2026

"Get darker colored seats," they said. "They won't show the dirt that way," they said.

The first dry pass with a drill brush doesn't lie though

05/18/2026

Fun fact! Headlights can oxidize and become cloudy over time. Headlights on most vehicles made in the 2000's had polycarbonate lenses coated with clear coat, and just like any clear coat or painted surface, the headlights can suffer oxidation and sun damage over the years.

This customer came in for an Interior Plus on a truck she has been fixing up to use as a daily driver. They had already ordered a new set of headlights to replace these, not knowing they could be restored. I restored them, and they were able to cancel the order for the new lights and save the cash.

How did I do?

05/03/2026

Detailing is maintenance.

While a full detail absolutely helps your car look and feel better, it also helps it last longer. When I do a full detail I make sure to clean the hidden areas that normal car washing neglects. I perform tasks like lubricating moving parts, seat rails, power seat components, and hinges. I make sure snap connectors and trim pieces are secure, and I get deep into the places on your vehicle where grime can accumulate and start to rust. I perform often neglected routine maintenance that helps the little things in your vehicle to function better and last longer.

With vehicle costs skyrocketing, we all want our vehicles to last us as long as possible. You wouldn't skip an oil change, don't skip a routine detail cleaning

04/18/2026

I'm drying out my basement today but tomorrow I'm back detailing in full force.

If your vehicle got wet, remember to dry it as quickly as possible. Airflow is good. Take up the floor mats and let as much air in as possible.

I'm happy to work with anyone on price for storm damages. I can't fix hail damage, but I can take care of a lot. Don't wait with water, dry it and contact me.

04/18/2026

With all of the storms, flooding, and weather your vehicle may have taken a beating.

I can't fix hail damage, but if you have other storm damage, water that has gotten inside your vehicle, or need anything done to mitigate damage so a bad situation doesn't get worse, shoot me a call or a text. I'll get you in quick.

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04/09/2026

I found an artifact during today's detail. I'll bet you that if we had the charger it would function.

In the mean time I used it to pound out a few dents and as a jack stand, and it doesn't have a scratch

04/09/2026

Do you want to know my secret detailing weapon that helps me get through these 8 hour deep cleans?

Podcasts. It's definitely podcasts.

I know this isn't exactly great marketing for a detailer, but I needed to give a shoutout to the audio fiction podcast that has gotten me through days and days of detailing. You'll probably love it. I do.

When Gloria took a waitressing job at a diner outside of Phoenix, she didn't realize she was now an employee of Midnight Burger, a time-traveling, dimension-spannin…

03/11/2026

At the start of every detail I always go through the customer's vehicle and pull out all of the trash and treasures I find. I throw away the trash and bag or box up the treasures and other belongings I find so I can give them back to the customer.

Every now and then, I find a really nice treasure in a customer vehicle. Like today, I found this stick.

It's a *really good* stick!

02/25/2026

As we enter into these tantalizing Wisconsin days where the weather hints at warming up just long enough to crush us with more days below freezing, I'd like to offer up this quick PSA:

1. Your seats are dirtier than you think they are.

2. Getting dry dirt out saves drying time after extraction.

3. A good drill brush is a good friend.

01/14/2026

Not bad for two and a half years.

I came across this customer’s vehicle on a recent rainy day and immediately recognized it. I applied a ceramic coating about 2½ years ago, and since then it’s lived the life of a normal daily driver with mostly automatic car washes.

Despite that, the coating is still holding up and doing its job. That’s what proper prep and a real coating are supposed to do.

If you’re thinking about ceramic coatings, I’m happy to talk through whether it actually makes sense for your vehicle. I don’t recommend them blindly, but when they’re done right, the results speak for themselves.

And if you’re purchasing a new car, I strongly suggest skipping dealership ceramic “upgrades” and having the work done by a reputable detail shop instead. The difference is in the prep, the product, and the application.

Questions are always welcome.