Auto Reconditioning vs. Auto Detailing. What's the Difference?
Today, now, more than ever, clean reconditioned vehicles and boats are selling at premiums. The average price of a new car now sits at over $30,000 - a price not reasonably entertained by much of society, so reconditioning is more popular now than ever.
What’s the difference between auto reconditioning and auto detailing?
Auto detailing is the complete cleaning and preservation of a vehicle. However, auto reconditioning takes that concept further. The definition of Auto Reconditioning is to repair, restore and renew your vehicle back to pre-accident condition. In many cases, automotive reconditioning is done on-site at your home or office, rather than in the high-cost environment of a body shop.
Auto Reconditioning
Bring vintage back to life.
Dents, dings, bumpers, wheels, and "fender bender" repairs are all independent services that can be handled quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively without you being away from your vehicle or your business.
Auto reconditioning not only means fixing cosmetic problems for your vehicle but also can offer services that help prevent future damage. Examples of these services might be clear bra protection that helps keep scratches, chips and other debris from damaging your automobile's paint.
Auto reconditioning for resale
Separate yourself from the masses. When it comes to the resale of a used vehicle, auto reconditioning separates the players from big bosses. Most automobile dealerships that take vehicles on trade ensure that pre-owned trade-in vehicles are inspected thoroughly for mechanical and aesthetic problems before potential customers have an opportunity to see them. Reconditioning an automobile will help you stay ahead of the game and retain some value.
Today, now, more than ever, clean reconditioned vehicles and boats are selling at premiums. The average price of a new car now sits at over $30,000 - a price not reasonably entertained by much of society, so reconditioning is more popular now than ever. This is why so many used car managers are hiring auto reconditioning companies to perform various reconditioning services, such as headlight restoration, plastic trim restoration, cigarette burn hole repair, rock paint chip repair, vinyl and leather repair, carpet dying and odor removal services.
Recondition for Resale
Collectors and enthusiasts pay top dollar for reconditioned vehichles.
Consumers are displaying a preference for pre-owned vehicles. They also are keeping their new cars longer. TheFiscalTimes.com wrote an article in 2015 "Why Americans are keeping their cars longer than ever", which indicates that by the year 2018 the average age of cars being owned on the road will be over 11 years. Savvy auto traders know that auto reconditioning services will help increase trade-in and resale value for formerly owned vehicles.
Here's a list of some of the top new cars owners keep for 10 years.
Is reconditioning for you?
Yes. Here's a simple rule: Every used car and boat on the road or water is a potential candidate for reconditioning. In days past, the general attitude was that reconditioning was for vintage vehicles. With the continued increase in the average price of new automobiles and watercraft and the increased length of time that owners keep their vehichles longer - reconditioning your car or boat will only aid in your ability to either sell or keep your babies longer.
Color Glo International specializes in the reconditioning and refurbishing of automobiles, watercraft, furniture, medical equipment and more. Chances are that a Color Glo specialist is near you through one of our Color Glo Franchise outlets. Call them today for a quote.
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Automobile Reconditioning Specialists
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Color Glo International named A World Class Franchise for 2017! - 7 years running!!!
The survey asked Color Glo’s franchise owners to rate their franchisor through a series of questions in categories such as overall quality, growth potential, support and communication.
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January 24, 2017
Color Glo® Certified as a 2017 World-Class Franchise®
By The Franchise Research Institute®
LINCOLN, NE (January 24, 2017) – Color Glo® has received World-Class Franchise® certification from the Franchise Research Institute®.
The recognition comes after an independent franchisee validation survey conducted by the Franchise Research Institute, in which 74% of all Color Glo franchisees participated. The survey was designed to determine the quality of 10 key metrics crucial to franchisee success within the Color Glo franchise system.
"Using confidential surveys to analyze franchisee opinions is vital to building a successful franchise brand," said Jeff Johnson, Founder and CEO of the Franchise Research Institute. “Color Glo has relied upon our comprehensive, unbiased, third-party research to obtain honest feedback from their franchisees, in order to help maximize franchisee sales and profitability.”
The survey asked Color Glo’s franchise owners to rate their franchisor through a series of questions in categories such as overall quality, growth potential, support and communication.
Among the responses received from Color Glo’s franchisees:
- 99% gave a positive rating to the overall quality of the franchisor.
- 100% gave a positive rating to the overall communication between home office personnel and franchisees.
- 100% gave a positive rating on how the franchise business compared to the local competition.
- 100% gave a positive rating to the quality of products and/or services received from the franchisor.
- 99% gave a positive rating to the long-term growth potential for the franchise business.
"We are thrilled to be ranked once again among a group of esteemed franchisors - most importantly, by our own franchisees! The Franchise Research Institute truly is first class and the results they provide prove that hard work does pay off! Our franchisees feedback is overwhelmingly positive!" - Gary E. Smith, President, Color Glo International
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How to Clean Upholstery Tips and Tricks
Like many homeowners, you have upholstery all over your house. If you want your home to stay clean, beautiful and well cared for, then learning to how to clean your upholstery can be very important.
How To Clean Upholstery
Like many homeowners, you have upholstery all over your house. If you want your home to stay clean, beautiful and well cared for, then learning to how to clean your upholstery can be very important. Let's face it... no matter how careful you are with your upholstery and furniture, accidents do happen. If you have children and / or pets, then they happen more often than you'd like to admit.
Spills happen very quickly, and when they do time is of the essence. Even if you live a pristine lifestyle and never spill that glass of red wine on your furniture; dirt, dust, and general wear and tear will begin to show from regular use.
So behold, a "How To Clean Upholstery" guide to help keep your home clean and beautiful. The focus of this article is mainly on fabric upholstery. For tips on how to clean leather furniture or suede, you can read our article on How To Care For Your Leather Furniture.
Before Cleaning Your Upholstery Make Sure To Vacuum It
First thing is first; vacuum your upholstery. Over a very short period of time, your upholstery can begin to look dingy or develop spots or stains. Doing a thorough vacuuming will remove the dirt and dust which, when wet, can further dirty your nice chairs or couch. Use an upholstery attachment to get into all the cracks and crevices, and to thoroughly clean all the cushions.
If you have pets, then work to remove as much pet hair as possible. Sometimes, vacuums do not remove pet hair entirely so it may be necessary to get a pet hair remover product, such as tape rollers, Swiffer products or even the Bissell Handheld Pet Hair Eraser.
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Next, dust your upholstery with baking soda
You heard that right. Go to the pantry and grab a box of household baking soda and dust the entire piece with it. Remove the cushion(s) and dust those separately. You should leave it sit for at least 30 minutes, but if you've got some errands to run and can let it sit for a few hours then you'll be in a better shape.
When you come back, pull out the vacuum with your upholstery attachment and vacuum the piece entirely again.
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What Upholstery Cleaners Should Be Used To Clean Your Upholstery?
You need to know what types of upholstery cleaners should be used on your upholstery. This is largely dependent on two things: (1) the type of fabric the upholstery is made of; and (2) the type of spill or stain on the upholstery.
Upholstery fabrics can vary widely from wool to cotton, silk, acetate, linen, olefin, rayon and even acrylic (including blends of these fabrics as well). In addition, different upholstery fabrics have been dyed with different colors, in different ways, and the age of your upholstery should also be taken into account.
*** Very Important Note, if you have very old upholstery, antique upholstery or it is very valuable, I would suggest calling in a professional fabric restoration specialist.
Hopefully, you've followed instruction and not removed the upholstery's tag. The first step is to look at the tag for instructions specific to your piece.
The Secret Recipe to Upholstery Love
Now... we do recommend doing the above, but as a general rule from experts across the internet this simple solution is a sure win for most upholstered chairs and couches. Try this recipe:
- 2 Cups of Water
- 1/4 Cup Laundry or Dish Soap
- Splash of Vinegar if you piece has tough stains or odors
Now grab your standard hand mixer from the kitchen and beat the mixture on low for 30 seconds to a minute until its frothy. It might look like that egg white frosting you put on your angel food cake. If you don't have a mixer that's ok, you'll simply shoulder therapy when you're finished doing it by hand.
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Round up Some Help
Now, gather the neighborhood kids and get to scrubbing. The key to this mixture is to grab just the bubble and avoid the liquid on the bottom of the potion. Scoop the bubbles out with your hands and apply to the upholstery.
After you rub your upholstered piece down in the foamy bubbles, wipe the whole thing with a wet rag. To eliminate any lingering soap or dirt, rinse out your rag and repeat.
Place the piece someplace to dry that is out of the way (maybe the garage or basement). Replace any cushions after it has dried. You'll love your fresh and clean chair or couch as if it were brand new!