Levi Gates' Standard Operating Procedures for Detailing

• Detailing Interior Standard Operating Procedure

  Pull car into workspace, crack or lower all windows, this is to prevent you from locking yourself out. Also, if the vehicle has tinted windows this allows for more light to enter cabin. Open all doors, trunk and hood (we call this the butterfly) Using compressed air, blow all major debris from ve...

• Exterior Detailing Standard Operating Procedure

  Definitions 1-Step = 1 pad/1 polish type 25-45% improvement of current finish 2-Step = 2 different pads one for compounding and one for polishing/1-2 different products used. Either a pad dependent product or a dedicated compound and a dedicated polish. 45-75% improvement of current finish 3-Ste...

• Prepping / Wash Bay Standard Operating Procedure

  Pull car into wash bay and open all doors, hood, trunk and gas door. Remove all floor mats, carpet and rubber. Asses the engine bay and cover any and all sensitive electronics, also vacuum any leaves or debris on your cowl and truck jamb. Using an APC/degreaser, starting from one corner and worki...