Case Study: 2023 Range Rover Velar
Today’s case study is a 2023 Range Rover Velar, in Obsidian Black.
The car belongs to a longtime client, with a stable of 5-6 cars that are being constantly updated.
This Range Rover Velar is now his personal daily driver, but sometimes the wife uses the car for quick errands.
Which means that this car never goes on highways, and almost never sees snow. But being parked outdoors 24/7 shows, and the typical green moss overgrowth around the edges and trim it’s starting to appear.
Since this little algae-type plant attaches itself firmly to the surface it grows on, drive-trough car washes alone cannot remove it.
The right way to clean moss from the exterior surface of the car is by using a specialized cleaner, a small brush, and lots and lots of patience. It is a time-consuming task, and trying a more aggressive method to save time usually ends up damaging the paint.
There is also a way to prevent this, and that is by having your car washed properly about once a month. The wash removes the moss in its early stages of growth, and doesn’t give it a chance to stick to the car in the first place.
Hand washes work best for this, because they’re more thorough than the drive-through alternatives.
Aside from having its own little ecosystem on board, the Range Rover Velar is in good shape. No visible wear-and-tear yet, and well maintained overall.
Clean My Car to the rescue…
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As you can see, aside from the green moss, the exterior is in pretty good condition, mostly give the age of the car.
After painstakingly removing the green overgrowth, and meticulously washing the paint, the car looks much better.
The exterior has regained its true colour, and it looks (almost) like a brand new car.
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The interior was not messy or cluttered like it is with most cars of this type. But there was still a light layer of dust on every surface, and the floors needed some extra attention.
When you spend time in a car, even if just by yourself, dirt gets dragged inside no matter how careful you are.
(to see our Car Interior Cleaning Process, go here)
Quick side note: Many car owners expect an interior in such condition to come out clean with “just a quick vacuum”. This is never the case. Aside from a thorough and extensive vacuuming, the carpets need to be shampooed, otherwise the improvement is minimal at best.
In this particular case, the client followed my advice, and chose the appropriate cleaning package.
A few hours of solid and meticulous cleaning, and my client’s Range Rover Velar is noticeably improved…
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We always get better results cleaning a higher-end car, such as a Range Rover, which is mostly because of the quality materials Range Rover uses in assembling their cars.
Just like anything else in life, with cars you get what you pay for. In this case, you pay more for a Range Rover than you’d pay for most cars, but you get much better, and more durable finishings.
The interior is now spotless — dirt and debris gone. It also smells fresh.
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My client was super happy with the results. This is what he had to say about it, on Google reviews:
Excellent job, Alex! The valet service is also very convenient. Will be back soon. Thanks again!
If you own a Range Rover, and would like to get it properly cleaned and detailed, by someone with experience in the peculiarities of the Range Rover brand, you’re in the right place.
Visit CleanMyRangeRover.ca for details.
(On the other hand, if you’re driving a minivan or pick-up truck, our premium car cleaning service may not be right for you.)
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