Decontaminating a vehicle, simply put, removes the impurities and imperfections that washing cannot, using a range of specially formulated products.
While daily grime, dust and debris can be easily cleaned off, contaminants such as brake dust, water spots, industrial fallout and even old layers of wax can bond to the paintwork, spoiling an otherwise flawless finish.
Decontamination generally falls into two categories.
Chemical Decontamination
Removing contaminants using chemicals alone, this step can include removing road tar and light iron fallout from all surfaces of the vehicle and may require regular use depending on driving conditions.
Physical Decontamination
This process involves physically removing particles that are bonded to the vehicles paintwork or clearcoat. Physical decon is carried out using fine or heavy grade clay bars to essentially pull the remaining contaminants from the surface ensuring a perfectly smooth finish.
This process is not carried out frequently under normal driving and storage conditions.
