Hey there! I’m Jesper the Detailing Swede.
I came to the US over 20 years ago with a plan to stay for a short time. For many reasons, things didn’t go according to plan and I’ve been here ever since!
I have always liked order and structure. I’m meticulous and detail oriented by nature. I have been detailing the family cars for many years and recently launched this venture to offer my services to the community.
I find great satisfaction in finishing a detailing project. In stepping back, looking at the shiny paint, clean trim and wheels, and then gently touching the paint to feel the smooth surface under my fingers.
In my detailing, I try to use products that are not more aggressive than what is needed to get the job done and deliver the expected result. I do this for both environmental reasons and to minimize risk of damaging the sometimes delicate surface of your vehicle. When appropriate, I like to use a rinse-less wash method.
Ceramic Coating
If you are interested in keeping your car shiny and easy to to clean and maintain you should consider having it coated by me with a ecocoat ceramic coating from IGL Coatings.
Having your vehicle coated does require more preparation of the surface to be coated so the time it takes and cost to have it done will be higher compared to your regular detail with a wax application. Cost will also vary depending size and condition of the car and also on the durability of the coating. I offer coatings from a entry level coating that lasts about a year that is suitable for someone not planning to keep the vehicle for a long time or is just curios about coatings to the top of the line IGL KENZO that will give you up to 5 years of protection, shine and easy maintenance.
Contact me for more information and making an appointment for a consultation and quote.
What is a ceramic coating and why should you have your car coated with a ceramic coating?
You have probably heard about ceramic coatings some things true and likely somethings exaggerated. Lets start with what is is not.
Its not a magic force field that protects your car from dents, scratches, loose shopping carts or even alien attacks.
A Ceramic Coating is a semi-permanent, non-metallic, inorganic protective clear coat. In less technical terms a very thin semi permanent layer of silica based polymer that bonds to your cars surfaces and lasts for a long time. If you are interested in the science check this Link
You can have almost all the surface of the car ceramic coated with different products specially made for glass, Trim, wheels, headlamps and paint. For the interior you can have both leather and fabric protected.
Why should you have your car coated?
Lasts a long time.
Ceramic coatings lasts much longer than traditional wax or sealant, Considering a layer of wax may last around 1 month, you’ll need to reapply it 12 times a year. And sealants last about 6 months, so that’s twice a year that you’ll have to come back to the shop for reapplication. I currently offer coating options that lasts up to 3 years (subject to maintenance)Saves 1/2 Washing Time
Ceramic coating cuts down cleaning time by half. That’s less portion of a Sunday you need to dedicate to washing your car. That’s also a shorter time spent cleaning up after revving past a particularly muddy road or your kids went wild with finger painting on the car. (Don’t let them do that!)
10X Effective Against Any Weather
With 10 times more efficiency in combating harsh weather & foreign elements, your car is protected all seasons long with ceramic coating. Hot sun glaring down in summer? Ceramic coating fights UV rays. Windscreen iced over in winter? a ceramic coating on the windshield can reduce reduce deicing time.
70% Reduction In Contaminant Adherence
Ceramic coating reduces adherence, making your car easy to wash off. Parked under a tree & got sapped? Bird poop all over the hood? When you ceramic coat your car, it reduces the adherence of these contaminants & allow easier wash off.90% Less Usage Of Harsh Chemical
Because ceramic coating allows easier contaminant removal, it also means that you don’t need to use harsh chemicals when cleaning. Just a quick soaping up & hosing down the whole car can already remove most of the debris. This is especially true if you have the wheels coated, brake dust will be much easier to clean off from the rims.Retains 90% Of Original Gloss
Cars that leave the showroom shine like no other because they’re still fresh out of the paint shop. But after years down the dusty roads & heavy rain, the paint will begin to look dull. A ceramic coating helps retain the initial gloss that you love from the first day you got your ride.
Increases Paint Hardness
To put simply, paint’s hardness are measured by pencil hardness. Pencil hardness are ranging from 1B to 10H and the number next to H is the hardness of the pencil needed to put a scratch in the surface of your car paint. Cars generally have soft paint in the range of 2-4H that can be easily marred with micro marring. You’ll see them easily when under the sun. A ceramic coating helps to reduce micro marring by substantially increasing the paint hardness
Cleaning Process
Exterior CLEANING
Every wash and detail starts the same way: I do a walk around the vehicle to see what condition the vehicle is in. The goal is to locate areas of concern that you as the client need to be aware of and to formulate a game plan for how the cleaning will be done. This is when I decide if a rinse-less wash or a traditional wash is the right solution. At this point, I’ll provide a quote for the job and we can discuss what service is most appropriate based on your budget, needs and expectations.
Traditional Wash:
I start with cleaning the wheels, tires and wheel wells using the appropriate products and different brushes to remove all dirt and brake dust. The next step is the body of the car. I usually do a pre-soak with a degreaser, road film remover or cleaning foam, if needed, or just a rinse to remove loose dirt and grime. This is followed by a foam bath and hand wash. During this process, an assortment of brushes are used to clean areas requiring special attention (emblems and other tight spaces). I also clean the inside of the fuel filler area and the door. Next, the vehicle is dried. If it is only a wash, then a gloss-enhancing spray is used during the drying period and the door jambs are cleaned. With the car clean and dry, I apply dressing to the trim and tires. Lastly, I clean the windows inside and out.
Rinse-less Wash:
When using a rinse-less method, I also start with the wheel’s tires and wheel wells using the appropriate products and different brushes to remove all dirt and brake dust. Then I move onto the main body of the car and do a pre-soak with the rinse-less wash solution. Then I gently wash and dry panel by panel around the vehicle. As with the traditional wash, I use brushes to make sure all the hard-to-reach areas are clean. Then the door jambs are addressed. With the car nice and clean, tires and trim are dressed. Lastly, I clean the windows inside and out.
Interior Cleaning
The interior cleaning also starts with an inspection to determine the condition and decide what needs to be done and how to best approach it. This review highlights any areas that may be tough to get clean based on the service desired (stains, etc.). This is generally done when quoting the work and discussing what services are appropriate based on budget, needs and expectations.
I start with removing loose items and trash. Then I take out the floor mats and use a blower to remove as much loose dust and soil particles as possible. The next step is vacuuming. I vacuum the seats and floor using different nozzles and brushes to remove dirt from hard-to-reach places. If needed and part of the agreed-upon service, I use brushes to agitate stuck soil and dirt from the floor mats to be able to vacuum up as much as possible from deep in the fibers. When the vacuuming is done, the other interior surfaces are cleaned using an all purpose cleaner followed by a wipe down with a rinse-less wash solution to remove any residue from the cleaner. During this step, I also use different brushes to remove as much soil and dust as possible. When everything is clean and dry, a dressing is applied.
Detailing Packages
The packages are starting points to give you an idea of cost. I will always put together a package that fits your unique needs.
Small $200+
Exterior Wash including a clay bar treatment followed by an application of spray wax, tires and trim dressed.
Interior Cleaning including cleaning of all interior panels, controls, steering wheel, cup holders and pockets. Leather seats are also cleaned and conditioned. Lastly, the interior panels are dressed.
Medium $350+
This package has the same components as the Small detail, plus it includes a chemical decontamination of the paint before the clay bar treatment and a paint enhancing machine polish using an all-in-one product (polish and sealant).
Large $380+
This package includes the Exterior Wash from the Small package along with the addition of a chemical decontamination of the paint before the clay bar and a machine polish paint enhancement using a one-step compound. The exterior is finished off by applying a long lasting Polymer sealant.
Extras:
Pet hair removal: From $40
Shampoo/Steam cleaning of carpets and fabric covered seats: $125
Engine bay detail: $50
* Prices quoted here are for a car in average condition. Your individual quote will be adjusted from these benchmarks based on size and condition of your vehicle. Prices do not include applicable sales tax.
Detailing Gift Certificates
Why Buy a Detailing Gift Certificate?
Everybody loves driving or just traveling in a clean car. The outside is shiny and the inside smells fresh. There are no bugs or streaks on the exterior. There are no stains or foul smells in the interior. Who wouldn’t love spending time in such a vehicle? Now you have the power to make someone really happy by giving them a car wash Gift Certificate – the gift of a perfectly clean car.
What are the benefits of a Gift certificate from the detailing Swede?
Save time
You don’t have to run about searching for that elusive perfect gift
Suitable for All Vehicles
I serves vehicles of all types and sizes – cars, motorcycles, buses, trucks, pick-ups, vans – you name it! Regardless of the type of vehicle the recipient possesses or uses, I will clean it.
Suitable for All Occasions
Birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, national holidays, special occasions – I have them all covered! A nicely presented Gift Certificate can be a perfect gift no matter what the event is
CONVENIENT
I will come and detail the car at the home of the recipient
Flexible
Get one for a specific amount to be used towards a service of the recipients choosing or get a customized one for a service you choose, anything from a small detail to a ceramic coating package
Contact me for a customized gift.Order here