Car detailing in the Tri-Cities

For a motorhead, a spotless car is next to godliness. But even ordinary commuters and carpool chiefs can enjoy the glow of a freshly cleaned vehicle. A visit to a professional detailing shop can cleanse your ride of its sins and leave it looking used-car lot new. The results can improve resale value, and the overall condition of the vehicle is said to help prevent damage and premature wear.

While a quick wash at the car wash can clean your vehicle, there are much more precise and labor-intensive processes involved in professional detailing. The process includes a full interior and exterior clean, protection stages to preserve the finish, and enhancement processes such as paint correction.

White Glove Detailing in Kennewick is the newest location for a business started by a couple of proud car fanatics. Dawn Caldwell-Carter and Rickie Carter operate the franchise, which is International Detailers Association (IDA) certified and skills verified for autos, motorcycles, boats and marine vessels.

Both have been working on vehicles for over 30 years and each has a specialty. Dawn focuses on the interior of the vehicle and her expertise is in headlight restorations, while Rickie prefers working on the exterior and is skilled at paint correction. The couple is also IDA certified in motorcycle detailing and in the process of getting their certification for a boat and an RV. For more details please visit Car detailing Tri- cities

Despite being a brand new business, they’ve already found a solid client base. They’ve worked on everything from a Nissan Sentra to a Ford Mustang GT, and they can often correct paint blemishes that may have been caused during shipping. They can also protect your vehicle with ceramic coating, which is a protective sealant that helps to keep your car’s finish and clear vinyl wrap looking newer for longer.

Myron Pierce is a veteran who likes to make cars glisten. He took automotive classes at Columbia Basin College after high school, but he quickly realized that he was better suited to making cars look good than fixing their engines. He has a reputation for his work in the Tri-Cities and beyond, and his company, Recon Techs Tri-Cities at 4193 W. Van Giesen St. in West Richland, has grown to four employees since he opened two years ago. He’s even done work for Cool Desert Nights, an annual automotive show in Yakima. His favorite jobs are the ones where he can see a customer’s face light up after he finishes the job.