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Boston HotCars Detailing began in Lower Mills in Dorchester then moved to Quincy and is now back in Dorchester. I do on-site detailing and detail all over New England. Most details are done at my location at 18 Van Winkle Street in Dorchester, 02124. Boston HotCars Detailing began 6 years ago, and Victor has been detailing 10 years and won an award for detailing from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  617-504-4426

The Exterior portion of your detail begins with a hand wash with warm water and fresh soap and water, this reduces the amount of grit used against your paint. It also reduces the amount of water used to detail your vehicle as water is not wasted when a detail is performed.

Degreasing the rims, wheel-wells, door-jams allows the grease and grime that water cannot remove by using a high-quality compound that removes that film that builds due to brake dust, the environment like smog, pollution, fog and more.

After the vehicle is degreased and washed, I dry the vehicle by removing all traces of water, by claying the vehicle and fresh linen to remove the leftover grime and grit left on the vehicle. This removes any sandy, rough feeling on your paint caused by the build-up of dirt. After the car is prepped, a polish and wax process begins that removes any light scratches and revives and conditions the clearcoat with a beautiful shine.

The interior portion of the detail includes the vacuum and removal of debris and grime by using horse-hair brushes, small hand-brushes, fresh-linen, and high-quality chemicals that are friendly to people with allergies and is pet and environmentally friendly. This interior details pays close attention to every square inch of the vehicle getting attention. Interior focuses on the vents, dials, knobs, steering wheel, headliner, dash, seats, under seats, the cracks of the seats, mats, cupholders, trunk and rear. Stains are addressed and leather seats are conditioned and vinyl is reconditioned.

Do you know how much pollution a typical non-professional charity car wash dumps down the drain? 

  1. “Charity car washing is no trivial matter. During a typical event between 2,000 – 7,000 gallons of water are combined when soap, detergents, oil and grease, heavy metals and other pollutants, are washed down the storm drain. Water from these events typically runs into a storm drain that discharges directly into receiving waters.” Natural Resources Defense Council, November 2002. 

  2. Paint and vehicle exhaust contain heavy metals such as lead, zinc, and rust. Soap contains phosphates, chlorine, and other non-biodegradable ingredients that are toxic to fish and other marine life.

  3. “Remember that the discharge from a single charity wash introduces the same amount of

solids in a storm drain system as a sewage spill of more than 6,000 gallons.”

Arthur Coe, Executive Officer, San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board. The

Californian (Southwest Riverside County, CA); January 2003

  4. “It may seem like a small amount of oil and grease generated from a charity car wash that

is deposited into a storm drain, but collectively, these little sources add up to the

equivalent of 23 Exxon Valdez oil spills in the continental U.S. each year.”

Steve Palmisano , City Environmental Manager, Santa Cruz CA. Santa Cruz Sentinel.

“Professional Car Wash and Detailing Online” , 12/3/2002

Specialized technology, allows professional car washes to clean cars thoroughly while

conserving water.

1. Most professional car washes save water by using high pressure nozzles and pumps. This

equipment lets the professional car wash clean cars thoroughly with a fraction of the water

a home car wash uses.

2. Professional car wash operators collect environmentally harmful substances from washing

cars and dispose of them effectively in a safe manner that protects our environment, once

again by complying with EPA and NPDES rules.

3. One professional car wash operator saves nearly 1 million gallons of water each year from

washing down the local storm drains and polluting the precious environment

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What are your hours and how would I make an appointment for detailing? We are open at Boston

HotCars from 6am to 8:30p.m.,

Monday thru Saturday and Sunday 9am to 4pm. 

You do need to make an appointment for a Detailing Services.

These services are not done While-U-Wait. If your car needs deep interior cleaning, or has heavy

oxidation or other problems, such as paint overspray,

please call us at 617-504-4426, and set up an appointment. Most of these services can be completed in 4 hours. Prices quoted over the phone are subject to change upon one of our service technicians actually seeing and evaluating your vehicle’s needs.

What is the real story about my new car’s finish?

Misconceptions abound. 

a.) My new car salesman said to never take it to an automatic car wash.

b.) My car has a clear coat finish and doesn’t need waxing.

c.) The dealership said, “I have a special wax sealant on my car and it will never need waxing.” The truth is, all cars finishes, clear coat or otherwise, are subject to the same damaging effects of the environment. They will oxidize, or fade, and therefore need regular care. Washing your car at a quality full service car wash, and having it detailed using my Wax finish regularly will keep your car’s finish in excellent shape. At Boston HotCars, I use the latest in equipment technology to effectively clean your vehicle. and use gentle soft cloth material generously flushed with recycled, environmentally safe, filtered water. The final rinse and any wax process applied to you car uses fresh water. Our wash and wax solutions are brand name, biodegradable products manufactured especially for the car wash industry and meet, or exceed, all requirements established by the EPA.

Why should I avoid gas station car washes? Remember, these people are in the gas business first and

use the wash tie in to promote gas sales.

Their attention to the carwash is secondary, and they generally do not keep their equipment in good

working order. The solutions used to wash your vehicle are the minimum needed. Be careful!

What about home washing or charity washing? If you wash your car at home or at a charity car wash,

be sure you understand some of the pitfalls.

a.) Be sure an environmentally safe washing solution is used that is specifically made for washing cars, i.e. not a dish detergent. 

b.) Realize that the washing material being used, be it a mitt, sponge or towel, should be rinsed thoroughly so as to get out any grit that could possible scratch the finish of you car. 

c.) Understand that all the water and soap used for outside washing goes directly into the sewer system. 

d.) USA Today did a study that shows the average car wash at home uses 120 gallons of water. At Boston HotCars I use under 5.

How often should I wash or wax my car? It depends on the external factors to which your car is

exposed. Salt, sand, or other corrosive matter should be washed off immediately. The frequency of regular washing or waxing will vary depending on where your car is parked: in a garage, in the sun,

under the carport, under a tree or in areas of acid rain. Also, remember rain does not wash your car.

Your car should be washed anywhere from once a week to once every two weeks. Applying on-line waxes (Rain-X, Polish ‘N Wax, Poly Shell 1000) definitely helps prolong and protect

you car’s finish. Express Hand Waxing should be done every two to three months. Preventative

maintenance will save your car’s paint. Don’t wait till oxidation and dullness take over.

What should I do about Bug Crap? Bug residue and bird droppings contain acids which start to eat at a car’s finish immediately. These should be washed off as soon as possible. We do not recommend cooking oils be applied before a trip. Your clearcoat is protected after a detail and I apply after your wash that will make future bug removal easier and protect your paint.

Can I wash my van at Boston HotCars? I will accommodate any vehicle up to 90” high. This includes

most vans. Vans with extended topper and can be hand washed.

Cars with wide tires and convertible tops are safe for details at Boston HotCars Detailing