Automotive Quality Solutions Blog
Let’s Keep Your Car Looking Beautiful, Together!
Here at AQS, we are car people – we love cars. Part of the reason we work so hard to protect and maintain cars is so that we can continue to appreciate their beauty for years to come. Here, we’ve dedicated a section of our website to imparting as much knowledge of the auto detailing and restoration process as possible. We want you to have a thorough understanding of how to take care of your car and an appreciation of what is involved in high quality detail and restoration work. We know that you love your car – let’s keep it looking beautiful, together!
Let’s Keep Your Car Looking Beautiful, Together!
Here at AQS, we are car people – we love cars. Part of the reason we work so hard to protect and maintain cars is so that we can continue to appreciate their beauty for years to come. Here, we’ve dedicated a section of our website to imparting as much knowledge of the auto detailing and restoration process as possible. We want you to have a thorough understanding of how to take care of your car and an appreciation of what is involved in high quality detail and restoration work. We know that you love your car – let’s keep it looking beautiful, together!
Innovative Business of the Year
We’ve recently been awarded the Innovative Business of the Year title by the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce. Learn about how we innovate every day.
Get the Most for Your Used Car
People often ask us if it is worth having a car detailed or having a cosmetic repair done. The answer to this question really comes down to a close look at the car’s value on several levels.
XPEL Ultimate Film on a 2016 Lamborghini Huracán
XPEL Ultimate - Installing Paint Protection Film on a 2016 Lamborghini Huracán Watch as we install XPEL Ultimate Self-Healing Paint Protection Film on this 2016 Lamborghini Huracán. XPEL Ultimate film works as an invisible layer of armor over a car’s finish. The...
Opti-Coat PRO in Plain English
Forget about the chemistry and scientific words that few understand. Opti-Coat PRO in Real Words! What is Opti-Coat PRO? Opti-Coat PRO is a clear liquid coating that is applied by hand and designed to permanently bond to clear coated surfaces. It protects factory...
How Road Salt and Deicing Chemicals Damage a Car’s Finish
Salt and Rust We are all quite aware that road salt causes vehicles to rust even if we aren’t keenly attuned to the exact chemical process. Without bringing up too much of the high school chemistry buried deep in our pasts... rust, or iron oxide, is the result of a...
Opti-Coat PRO and PRO+ Permanent Ceramic Coating Paint Protection
“It’s Snake Oil Son - Don’t fall for any of that flim flammery” was the advice that I received from my father when I asked him about getting aftermarket paint protection on the first new car that I purchased on my own. Paint protection has received a bad reputation...
Paint Correction Explained: Compound, Polish, Wax, Sealant, Coating,…
Polish, Compound, Wax, Buff,... These terms get thrown around a lot during discussions about car detailing. Often, they are used interchangeably without regard to their real meaning. However, they all have very distinct meanings and knowing how they differ can make a...
It’s Not Easy Being Green
No, it's not easy being green. In fact, it would be much easier to not be green. Yet, here at AQS we realize that we are part of a bigger picture. One in which we are more than just a detailing and reconditioning shop. We are a voice for doing things right. We have a...
Bird Droppings and Paint Damage (Etching)
Ah, Springtime. The air is warming; flowers are beginning to bloom. You venture into the driveway to give your car a well deserved wash after enduring yet another winter of corrosive road chemicals. After completing your extensive auto detail, you step back with your...
I Had My Car “Detailed” at the Car Wash
The Detail Mystery What's the difference between a car wash and a car detail? I just go to the car wash down the street and have my car completely detailed for $39! So, what is "reconditioning" anyway? These are some of the most common types of questions and...
Clay Bar: A Secret Weapon for Auto Detailing
We've learned that frequent and proper washing of a vehicle is essential to preserving the shine of its factory finish. Proper car washing technique is the key here (as detailed in one of our previous posts: Proper Car Washing Technique) - as the very act of washing a...
AQS Details Brimtek Motorsports #33 Volkswagen GLI Race Car
Have I mentioned that we love cars? We're pretty fortunate here at AQS in that we are surrounded by cars day in and day out. Occasionally, we get to see some great high end cars or some beautifully customized super cars. But today, we had a real treat. The Brimtek...
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Automotive Quality Solutions
21670 Red Rum Drive, Suite 149 (behind building 21660)
Ashburn, VA 20147
Phone: 571-291-9401
Fax:703-858-3487
Hours:
M-F: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed