About Us
JOHN ROST, OWNER/OPERATOR
John Rost has been in the detailing industry for nearly 4 decades. He began detailing with his dad when they owned Car Cleaners Detailing in Mesa. John took over the business for his dad and it became the leading detailing shop in the Phoenix area. In 2020, John and his wife started Concours Car Studio. Utilizing the latest techniques and tools in the industry, you can trust Concours Car Studio to clean, polish and protect every inch of your investment, whether it be a daily driver, an exotic sports car or a custom show car. When it comes to knowing what needs your specific vehicle has, John will help you make the right choices.
His expertise in the field is bar none!
Why Should I Have My Car Detailed?
Due to the rising costs of owning a vehicle, consumers are keeping their vehicles longer than ever before. Now more than ever, it's important to take good care of your investment and be educated on the best way to do so. That's why you can trust
John Rost and the experts at Concours Car Studio. He will go over every part of your vehicle and give recommendations for services based on your priorities and preferences. It is only after getting to know both you and your vehicle that we can guide you to the services that best suit your lifestyle.
Maintenance
After you have had your vehicle detailed at Concours Car Studio, we offer maintenance services to keep your vehicle in its
peak condition. Leave it to us! Customers have trusted John Rost for decades with their automobiles. We take pride in providing our customers with the best service possible. Having expert advice whenever you need it takes the guesswork out of your
car care needs.
How to maintain your long-term ceramic coating
Immediate Aftercare (first 48 hours)
- Avoid water exposure: Do not wash the car or purposely expose it to rain, moisture, or other contaminants for the first 2 days after the coating application. This allows the coating to cure properly. This is a precaution. Many times our coatings are 10-24 hrs cured before delivery.
- Park your vehicle indoors: Whenever possible, park the vehicle in a garage or covered area to minimize exposure to dust, dirt, debris and weather elements.
- Covering: Do not cover the car with a car cover during the first 48 hours as it can interfere with the curing process.
Regular Maintenance
Wash frequency: Handwash your car every one to two weeks. Use a two bucket method. Avoid automatic car washes, especially those with brushes. Do not use self service car wash foaming brushes, or brushes of any kind. Touchless car washes and handwashing will not void your SYSTEM X Warranty.
Temperature extremes: Avoid washing your vehicle in direct sunlight or while the surface is hot. This can evaporate the water quickly, leaving the possibility of water-spotting on your car. The heat can also exhilarate the car soap which can dry it onto the paint before it has had time to be rinsed.
Cleaning products:
Auto Shampoo: Use a pH-neutral car shampoo specifically designed for
automotive use.
Wash mitt: Only use premium microfiber wash mitts. Soft sponges also work well.
Avoid brushes and even cotton terry cloth. Always make sure materials are clean
by using a two-bucket method. The second bucket flushes (rinses) dirt before the
mitt is dipped back into the first soap bucket.
Rinsing: Rinse the vehicle thoroughly after washing each section. Don't let soap dry onto the car. Soap or dirt residue will streak. It is advisable to at least use soft water, but it is
even better to use R/O or D/I water without mineral content. This will also help make drying easier. Many self-service car wash bays now offer a spot free final rinse selection. Many also have an in-bay blower.
Drying: Use a clean microfiber drying towel and/or air blower to dry the vehicle. A combination of both works best. Avoid allowing water to dry on the surface. Make sure microfiber towels do not have tags attached to them. A chamois also works well.
Detailing Spray: After drying your vehicle and blowing out the trim, we suggest using our exclusive Body Shine Detailing Spray with a microfiber towel to wipe off drips, missed spots or streaks. This product is also great for quick wipe-downs in between washes. Additionally, System X RENEW Finishing Spray is available for you to use 1-2 times a year. It requires a more careful application than our Body Shine. It is a detailing spray on steroids! Do not apply car wax to your coating. EVER. There is no benefit. It actually lowers gloss readings in our testing.
Avoiding contaminants: Remove bird droppings, bug splatter, tree sap and other contaminants by handwashing as soon as possible. If time doesn’t allow for handwashing, you can use our exclusive Body Shine Detailing Spray and a soft microfiber to carefully and lightly wipe off the contaminants. Please note: the vehicle must be blown off with an air blower first to remove any loose debris.