New Year, New Shine: Tips for Kickstarting the Year with a Clean Car 🚗✨

Timothy Eason • January 13, 2024

9 Tips To Start Your New Year Off With A Fresh Ride!

Man polishing black car door in a garage with a rotary polisher, wearing gloves, cap, and a long-sleeve shirt.

Welcome to 2024! At Sharper Image Mobile Detailing & Ceramic Coatings, I believe that a fresh start deserves a gleaming ride. As you step into the new year, why not give your car a clean slate too? Here are my top tips to kickstart the year with a car that shines like never before.

1. Start with a Winter Wash:

Bid farewell to winter grime and road salt with a thorough wash. Thorough as getting into the details. All the cracks, seals, emblems, grill you name it I believe that every vehicle deserves a special touch. Now my wash process will be much different from what you have seen in any of our local "Car Wash Automatic" services. All by hand.

2. Interior Rejuvenation:

New year, new car feel! Clear out clutter, vacuum carpets, and wipe down surfaces. Treat your interior to a breath of fresh air. Time to declutter! Clean out the glove compartment, trunk, center console. Areas that see a lot of non-sense. Time for a fresh start

3. Invest in Ceramic Coating:

Looking for lasting brilliance? Consider Ceramic Coatings for unmatched protection and a showroom-worthy shine that endures all year long.

4. Check and Rotate Tires:

Ensure a smooth ride by checking tire pressure and rotating tires. It not only improves performance but also extends tire life.

5. Revitalize Headlights:

Don't let cloudy headlights dim your driving experience. Revitalize them for improved visibility and a polished look.

6. Resolve Paint Imperfections:

New year, flawless finish! Address minor scratches and swirl marks with professional paint correction for a sleek, unblemished exterior.

7. Set a Maintenance Schedule:

Make this the year of proactive car care. Set a maintenance schedule for regular detailing sessions, keeping your vehicle in top condition.

8. Declutter and Organize:

A clutter-free car promotes a clear mind. Organize essentials, dispose of unnecessary items, and start the year with a clean slate.

9. Commit to Regular Detailing:

Resolve to treat your car with regular detailing sessions. It's not just maintenance; it's a commitment to a car that shines year-round.

As you embrace the opportunities of a new year, let your car shine in sync with your aspirations. Happy detailing, and here's to a year filled with gleaming rides!

Tim Eason

Sharper Image Mobile Detailing & Ceramic Coatings

(615) 560-6445








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