auto detailing quality checklist

I always use a quality checklist. Customers just seem to notice some things more than others. That's why clean windows are at the top of my list. Windows that are not completely clean are the one thing that customers will always notice first. I could spend hours polishing and waxing and achieve a flawless finish, however, if the windows are not completely clean, the quality of my work could be judged as sub-standard.

Basically, I am not completely finished detailing a vehicle until I give it a final wipe-down. I have found that to be the best time to spend a few extra minutes inspecting every item on my checklist. Actually, this is one of the most important steps in my entire detailing process. It's when the appearance of both the exterior and interior gets a final quality inspection. The goal is to aim for a vehicle that so clean, it actually exceeds my own quality standards.

Quality Checklist:

1- Inspect overall appearance
2- Inspect windows and mirrors
3- Inspect carpets and upholstery
4- Inspect interior dash and vents
5- Inspect exterior painted surfaces
6- Inspect door-jams, trunk and trim
7- Inspect bumpers, front grill and chrome
8- Inspect exterior headlamp lenses
9- Inspect tires, wheels and rims
10- Final wipe-down