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We Warranty Our Window Tint Work

Posted on 01.23.12 by Brian

All our window tint ( window film ) installation comes with a warranty. Ask us about it.



Interior detailing work in progress.

Posted on 01.09.12 by Brian

The images below are those of a work in progress interior detailing job on  KIA Sedona  Minivan in this image above the section towards the top has not been shampooed.   In this image above the top right hand area of the upholstery seat has not been shampooed.    Here is an image of the seat completed cleaned using our upholstery hot water extractor.    

Window Tinting Guidelines North and South Carolina

Posted on 12.10.11 by Brian

In the State of North Carolina it is illegal to have your windows tinted darker than 35% transmittance for passenger cars. We are often asked to remove window tint from cars that have failed North Carolina state inspection for being too dark. Some of these folks have moved here from other states where the limits are different, for folks who are reapplying the film we offer a discount for the removal of the window film. We frequently get folks who live in neighboring South Carolina cities like Forth Mill and Rock Hill who come in to have their windows tinted so ...

North Carolina window Tint Limit for Passenger Cars is 35%

Posted on 12.08.11 by Brian

In the State of North Carolina it is illegal to have your windows tinted darker than 35% for passenger cars. We are often asked to remove window tint from cars that have failed North Carolina state inspection for being too dark .Some of these folks have moved here from other states where the limits are different, for folks who are reapplying  the film we offer a discount for the removal of the window film. This Porsche Cayman shown above is having its windows tinted to comply with North Carolina laws.

This Mini Van went a few years without being detailed

Posted on 12.06.11 by Brian

The pictures below are those of a Honda Odyssey that went a few years without being detailed. The owner had no idea of the value of having the vehicle cleaned and professionally detailed annually until a friend of hers had her Mini Van detailed by us.

This The Season For Cleaning Spills and Spews

Posted on 11.28.11 by Brian

So you're on your way home from Thanksgiving dinner at your in laws and your child gets ill in his car seat and ejects the green bean casserole on the seats and floor of your 2012 brand new minivan and you think Oh No not after the long day I just had. Yet you compose yourself; and suppress your frustration. Well you make it home and whip out all your cleaning aids because as a mother you are the Queen of clean and this upchuck in your car is not the first and maybe won’t be the last. After a ...

What Could Possible Go Wrong With A Detailing Job?

Posted on 10.26.11 by Brian

A quick survey of auto detailing prices in the Charlotte Metro area will quickly show that our pricing is competitive. Some whose quality of work falls far below the standards that we strive to achieve and maintain may even charge more than we do. While many people are ill informed as to the value of auto detailing and its many facets, will always seek to go for the lowest priced and most convenient service. We have clients that routinely drive an hour or more to have us detail their cars, the reason behind this is that they are aware as ...

The changing Of The Season .......

Posted on 10.18.11 by Brian

How often should I wax my car? Is question I frequently get asked by clients, my answer takes into consideration who is doing the waxing. If you are waxing your car utilizing your own labor then you have the opportunity to do it more frequently than having to pay someone to accomplish the task. However when you have to pay someone to wax the car then my recommendation is to do it as the season changes. It will not be necessary to shampoo the upholstery of the each time you wax the car but this should be done once or twice ...

Is Your Car Making You Sick ?

Posted on 10.05.11 by Brian

It turns out that my car is probably a rolling Petrie dish of germs and microbes, according to a recent scientific study. Oh, boy. I spend a lot of time in my car, traveling to interviews and events to write about. In fact, my car is my home away from home, sort of. It's loaded with books, CDs, gym bag, extra shirts, shorts and golf equipment. And, there's more. Since I'm in the car so often, I enjoy eating while I drive. I know, I know, I'm a distracted driver. The way I figure it, a hungry driver is more dangerous than ...

We Serve Fleet Clients With Our Detailing Service

Posted on 10.03.11 by Brian

At Brian's Exclusive Detail we take great pride in detailing cars and making your auto fresh, clean and shinny, however we also take great pride in serving the need of our corporate clients who have fleet vehicles. Fleet vehicles needs are not always to make a car shinny but simply to make these vehicles clean,often times to pass this vehicle on to another employee. Recently we had "Simply Fresh To You" a gourmet food service, bring in their Sprinter for auto detailing service. They are in a business where image is very important. If your business utilizes a vehicle with your corporate ...

My shop stinks.......

Posted on 09.27.11 by Brian

We had a car dropped off last evening in which milk had spilled three days earlier. The owner had tried the usual Febreeze, baking soda and soap and water all to no avail, well she finally decided to hand the job over to a professional. As soon as she got here I jumped on working on the car knowing that I was already behind the eight ball, I brought out the upholstery extractor and started the process of cleaning. Once I thought I had cleaned the contaminated area enough I placed an industrial fan inside the car to accelerate the ...

P21S Carnauba Concours- Look And A Red Hot 1965 Pontiac GTO

Posted on 08.31.11 by Brian

Most of the cars I work on are daily drivers and as such I like to use a product on the paint that lends for durability or longevity in protecting the paint. Well, today I am working on a car that is not a daily driver and as such the concern for longevity is mute. I am choosing to use a Carnauba paste wax  by P21S. The manufacturer markets this product as one that offers a Concours look in minutes and brags that this product is the finest wax that money can buy at any price. The container goes on to state that ...

Hand Wash & Wax Window Tint 2012 Infiniti M37

Posted on 06.28.11 by Brian

This black Infiniti M37 is in the shop today for a hand wash and  a hand application of wax for the auto detailing service.The windows were also tinted using Solar Gard's Galaxie window film. This film allows 35% light transmittance as mandated by North Carolina State law, it rejects up to 99% of Ultraviolet rays and 32% of heat energy. This film also boast a SPF (sun protection factor ) of 285+.

2008 FX45 2011 Detailing Lexus IS350 Window Tint

Posted on 06.23.11 by Brian

Client picked up this black Infiniti FX 45 a minute ago and was very thrilled. The vehicle had been polished elsewhere and was showing major swirl marks from improper polishing. We spent a couple of days addressing  this and both the client and I are happy with the results. This 2011 Lexus IS 350 will be having its windows tinted today. We will be applying the worlds best window film, LLumar using a film that allows light transmittance of 35% as regulated by North Carolina law. This film will carry a lifetime Nationwide warranty.

We are driven to please our clients

Posted on 06.09.11 by Brian

The Many Challenges For Running A Customer Driven Business Here at Brian's Exclusive detail  we are driven to not only please our clients but to exceed their expectations that takes a lot of hard work. So when we get a call and its a job we are not best suited for we kindly refer that prospect to another firm we believe be better able to meet their needs, some times we have no recommendations. Yesterday I had a call from a prospect who wanted to have had the headliner of his car replaced, well we do not offer that service but ...

While most of us dream.

Posted on 06.08.11 by Brian

While most of us dream of driving a fine car or driving a fine fast car at maximum speeds ,well almost maximum speed this guy has actually done both. So he bought his 2011 BMW 535i BMW here in the USA and took possession of it in Germany where they have this go fast road called the Autobahn. Well while there are some sections that have speed limits there are those sections that do not. Did I say that right ? Yes I did there are some sections that do not have speed limits. I can only imagine the fun ...

VW Jetta Gets Window Tinted with Complimentary Hand Wash Service

Posted on 05.21.11 by Brian

This VW Jetta featured below recently had its windows tinted at our facility. Being a full service auto detailing and window film installation shop we were able to add a complimentary hand wash service to this Tint job. Needless to say the client was all smiles when he picked the car up especially since he was having it done for his girlfriend. We looked good making him look good, I like that. Before above and after below. A cooler more private car after having windows tinted. Charlotte NC premier window tint shop. Serving all your  automotive window tinting needs.

2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS gets Windows Tinted & Paint Waxed

Posted on 05.12.11 by Brian

We had a lot of fun applying window tint to the windows of this 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS yesterday. To top it off the exterior of the vehicle received our signature hand wash service with a premium grade wax applied by hand. If you are located in the city of Charlotte NC and need to have the windows of you car truck or SUV tinted please give us a call at 704-525-5225 or visit us on line at : http://www.exclusivedetail.com/windowtint The World's best film professionally applied by factory trained technicians.

BMW M1 Painted by Frank Stella heads to Auction

Posted on 05.11.11 by Brian

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/09/bmw-m1-painted-by-frank-stella-heading-to-auction/

Smoke Odor Elimination

Posted on 04.09.11 by Brian

We are frequently asked to remove smoke odor from cars that have been recently purchased or for individuals that have stopped smoking. This process is quite involved and requires an over night stay. The chances of success in this job is mitigated by the age and mileage of the vehicle the older the vehicle and the higher the mileage is the less the chance of success. Attention to detail is key in this process, not the least of which is the cleaning of seat belts pictured below.

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