{"id":46360,"date":"2026-04-05T00:00:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T04:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=46360"},"modified":"2025-12-23T13:29:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T18:29:23","slug":"detailing-professionals-certain-vehicle-issues-to-be-especially-vigilante-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/detailing-professionals-certain-vehicle-issues-to-be-especially-vigilante-about\/","title":{"rendered":"Detailing Professionals – Certain Vehicle Issues To Be Especially Vigilante About"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have mentioned before this specific issue with BMWs.\u00a0 I will not say the issue affects all BMWs nor will I say other vehicles can\u2019t also be a concern.\u00a0 But an overwhelming majority of BMWs I have detailed that are older than 3 years old have had this issue with its seals in certain areas.<\/p>\n

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You should also proceed with caution regarding cleaning red leather seats.\u00a0 Test surfaces with safe products in a small area.\u00a0 Dye transfer can be an issue, especially with older vehicles.\u00a0 Color absorbed into my towel from sweat.\u00a0 Obviously I choose not to detail this seat.<\/p>\n

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I have also discovered some adhesive issues with some older BMWs and high performing exotic vehicles.<\/p>\n

I am not as familiar with Tesla paint as many of my peers, but I will pass on the concerns many have shared with respect to removing paint protection film.\u00a0 When you are performing certain tasks where there is a risk of pulled paint, the risk for Tesla is universally considered higher in the community.\u00a0 What many have found in the detailing community, that many proud owners have a difficult time understanding this.\u00a0 This also highlights my desire to share this with you, in the interest of liability protection.\u00a0 With the popularity of Paint Protection Film services, coupled with the increase in those budget friendly non reputable options, I believe this information is even more relevant.<\/p>\n

I mention this to encourage client communication, written documentation, as well as photo\/video record keeping, in the interest that you are protected from unfair liability issues.\u00a0 We are often irrationally looked at with skepticism.\u00a0 We also live in a world where consumers are completely uneducated, via misinformation and ignorance about these issues.\u00a0 But we are also more than ever in a predatory state where consumers are looking to undermine honest business owners for their own gain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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