North Orange County Living March/April 2014 by Affluent Target Marketing

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14 - 20 H OME FASHION Get Ready For The Big Chill A Couple’s Retreat! Get Organized Stressless® Living–It’s All About Comfort

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Solutions For Updating Your Bathroom

A New Way To Finance Your Home Solar System With No Cost Upfront

30 - 34 EXTERIORS LANDSCAPING

It’s Time For An Upgrade

A Remarkable, Unique Patio Opening... Take Back Your Backyard

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36 - 39 HEALTH, BEAUTY & FITNESS Smile With Confidence And For Success Reshape Your Body In 20 Minutes!

40 A UTOMOTIVE Wash And Wax To Go

ON THE COVER Lush colors of purple and green bring a sense of royalty to a couple’s retreat. A pinwheel of velvet fabrics top an oval shaped ottoman that doubles as a cocktail table. An asymmetrical shaped sofa sits diagonally in the retreat with refined automated window treatments. Leaded glass windows create prisms as the afternoon sun sets. Nothing is spared in this master bedroom suite! For more information, you can visit Interior Affairs at www.interioraffairs.com or call them at 714-970-8000 or 949-640-5000. You can also see their ad on page 3 and article on page 16.

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oday, Americans have an array of options to help fight the cold, control heating costs, utilize alternative forms of energy and conserve resources. Hunter Douglas, the leading window fashions manufacturer, launched Duette shades, the world’s first honeycomb shade, in 1985. The unique honeycomb construction traps air inside the cells to keep homes warmer in winter and cooler in the summer. This year, a product that is 20 percent more energy-efficient was introduced—Duette Architella Trielle™ honeycomb shades—featuring yet another inner cell for a total of five pockets to trap even more air. Take these tips from Donna Lobosco, Hunter Douglas Director of Brand Communications, and enjoy a safe, comfortable winter. Wrap It Up, Especially at the Window. Proper insulation is essential to keeping the cold at bay. Don’t neglect a major source of heat and energy loss—your windows. They can account for up to 25% of utility bills by leaking heat in the winter and cool air in the summer. Highly insulating Duette® Architella® honeycomb shades combine function and fashion, insulating against heat loss while adding a handsome design element to any room. Dodge the Draft. Drafts are the demons of energy conservation, consuming up to 30% of a home’s energy. Hunter Douglas window fashions help block window drafts and keep warm air in. You can also remove or cover window air conditioners and keep the fireplace damper closed when not in use.

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Fan Out. Ceiling fans aren’t just for cooling—set your fan to run in reverse in cold weather. It will circulate warm air throughout the house. And keep those blades clean for more efficient use. Don’t Block It Out. Be sure rugs and furniture are not blocking heat from floor registers, baseboards or radiators. There’s An App for That. Hunter Douglas recently introduced the Platinum™ App—the perfect complement to Duette Architella shades and the full array of Hunter Douglas offerings. You can move your window treatments to desired positions from an Apple mobile device and do it by shade, room, time of day or even activity. Lighten Up. Many Hunter Douglas styles maximize the daylight streaming through your windows, even on dark winter days. Let the daylight in with Duette Architella shades that operate from the top-down. Or, consider Silhouette® window shadings and Luminette Privacy Sheers that diffuse light while drawing it deeper into a room to reduce the need for artificial lighting. While the weather outside may be less than ideal, inside a Hunter Douglas home, all is light, bright and more energy efficient. To see a variety of different Hunter Douglas products, you can visit Don's Drapery Service, Inc., an authorized Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Gallery showroom located at 1261 N. Lakeview Ave., Suite M in Anaheim Hills. You can also call 714-577-9192 for more information, as well as get news about the new Apple application. www.donsdrapery.hdwfg.com. www.keyaccess.com/donsdrapery

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A Couple’s Retreat!

omfortable seating and soothing hues make the master bedroom an inviting retreat anytime of the day. Using luxurious colors of royalty, opulent fabrics, combined with the creative eye for design, Vickie Daeley and her design team once again have created the perfect couple’s retreat. And what a treat it is! Working with one of Orange County’s most talented tile cutters, their design team was able to transform the master bathroom into an artful place. Before any of the work had begun, details were drawn and the job was price quoted for the clients to approve. Then the work began. The quality of workmanship and design speak for itself. From heated floors, to intricate design and quality of workmanship, their clients were delighted. You may have considered hiring an interior designer before only to find yourself pondering the same question that keeps popping in your head: Do you really need one? Before you roll-up your sleeves and try to tackle your interiors on your own, you might find that giving a professional designer a call will be both time and money well spent. Vickie Daeley, has been making clients happy all over Southern California for nearly 25 years. She brings with her a design and build-team that have been successfully working with her for years. To find out how Interior Affairs can help transform your home into a beautiful sanctuary, you can call Vickie Daeley at 714-970-8000 or 949-640-5000. You can also visit the Interior Affairs’ website at www.interioraffairs.com.

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Getting Organized

By Kathryn LaBarbera

s space in the family home continues to be a problem, more people are searching for alternatives. The solution is to get organized. Take an inventory of everything you want to store in the space. Determine what you want to keep and get rid of the rest. Once you know what you are going to keep in the space, determine where everything will go. Group similar things together (all shoes or all shirts), and sketch the space to draw a plan. Use all of the available space. Since storage space is hard to come by, it is important to store things neatly and efficiently. Smaller shelves, cubbies, or baskets can make good use of the space where clothes are not hanging in the closet. The last decision you need to make is how you want your organized space to look. Whether you decorate with an art deco flair or are more traditional, it is important to create a space in the look that reflects your style. The hard thing is getting started. Look at your calendar and make a date. If you are having a difficult

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time or just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where to start, call an expert. There are professional organizers and custom closet companies that help people every day. The key is to take the first step. For more information or to schedule a free design consultation, you can call Closet Factory at 800-692-5673 (please mention code 74). Or, you can visit them online at www.closetfactory.com

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Stressless® Living—It’s All About Comfort

New Options. More Flexibility. Ultimate Comfort!

t’s no longer necessary to try to make a huge old recliner look attractive. Now you can have reclining seating comfort for everyone in every body size, in designs that add to your home’s décor. Stressless® designs are simple and stylish. Every detail in a Stressless is there for a reason. In the quest to make the ultimate recliner, they invented technologies such as the Plus™ system, Glide system, and ErgoAdapt™ system that all redefine relaxation. The patented Plus system provides continuous support for your head and lower back. By providing perfect balance and optimum support, your entire body relaxes. When you adjust the Glide Wheel to the desired setting, you can automatically shift to any seating position by simply using your body weight. The easy-to-move ottoman features the built-in Glide system that adjusts to your body movement for ultimate reclining comfort. Stressless recliners and ottomans are easily positioned so that your legs are always comfortably supported. Stressless offers everyone a custom fit—most recliners come in three sizes (S, M, L) and sofas come in two (M, L).

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Stressless® sofas with the new ErgoAdapt™ feature built into the sofa seats and in the long seat

Stressless sofas with the new ErgoAdapt system are the latest in innovative seating comfort. The seats in the ErgoAdapt system tilt automatically when you sit down and provide the perfect degree of comfort and support. When lying down, you will love how the comfortable oversized seats stay completely flat. Intelligent technology for an all-family comfort zone! To select and customize the best Stressless seating options for your home and family, you can call Robert Westley at 714-546-7100, located at 3323 Hyland Ave. Ste D, Costa Mesa, or visit them online at www.RobertWestleyDesigns.com

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A New Way to Finance Your Home Solar System WITH NO COST UPFRONT

n February 10th, 2014, the Home Energy Renovation Opportunity program went forth with a major expansion, becoming available to homeowners in 49 new Southern California communities. With the award-winning HERO financing program you can add a solar system to your home more quickly and affordably than ever. With HERO, you can borrow up to 10% of your home’s value, no credit score is required, interest is tax deductible and approvals are instant. HERO isn’t like borrowing money with credit cards or credit lines because it is a local government sponsored financing program designed to improve the energy efficiency of homes throughout the community. With HERO, you make payments on your solar system with your property taxes. In most cases, if you sell your home, the remaining balance can be transferred to the buyers. With electric bills rising 42% in just the past decade alone, there’s no better time than right now to unchain yourself from your electric company’s skyrocketing bills and make use of the free energy of the sun to power your home. Join the thousands of people who have lowered their energy bill and increased the value of their home by installing an Unleash Solar system financed through HERO. You can speak to a solar specialist at Unleash Solar by calling 888-814-1482—find out how you can be a HERO today!

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Time For An Upgrade How to Modify Your Old Entertainment Center

o you need to breathe some life into your existing entertainment center? Professionals can modify old furniture systems designed for analog TVs to proudly accommodate the latest flat panel sets. How to modify an old entertainment center that was designed for a tabletop TV Tabletop TVs are extremely heavy, weighing as much as 350 pounds, and very deep, commonly 22-26". Deep TVs result in deep furniture. A temptation when upgrading these types of furniture systems is to simply set a new flat panel TV inside. However, flat TVs tend to get lost in the depth of large entertainment centers. Further, the screen of the flat panel ends up being recessed several inches from the front of the furniture, significantly reducing the viewing angle.

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The right way to upgrade your entertainment center takes full advantage of the new slim TVs. First, professionals will construct a false back wall to be installed in the TV section of your furniture, reducing the depth of the TV section and preventing you from seeing through to the back of the cabinet. Second, a pullout-articulating arm is mounted to the back wall. Finally, the flat panel TV is removed from its stand and mounted to the pullout arm. How to modify an old entertainment center that was designed for a floor standing projection TV Because projection TVs are much taller than their tabletop counterparts, the retrofit is adjusted accordingly. In addition to a false back wall and bracket, these modifications include a new TV credenza. The credenza is slipped into place between the two existing towers to provide the foundation for the new flat panel TV as well as additional new storage. In most cases, the color and style of your existing furniture can be matched so the credenza looks like it was original to the system. Diamond Case is a full service electronics retailer and cabinet maker. They can provide a complete modification including the furniture, bracket, and television. They also produce new systems from scratch. To find out what it would cost to modify your furniture, you can call them toll-free at 800-616-5354 or visit www.diamondcase.com

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Solutions for Updating Your Bathroom

ow is the time to update your bathroom with a new look. By working with what you already have, professionals can offer several affordable, long-lasting solutions that can be installed in about a day, making your bathroom renovations a possibility. There are so many things you can do that will deliver quick yet dramatic results. If you want to avoid a complete tear-out, bathtub liners are an ideal way to achieve an attractive tub that looks good-as-new. High-quality acrylic liners are slip-resistant, easy to clean, available in different colors and will never crack, peel or fade. Liners are also available for showers, featuring exclusive MilGuard™ mold- and mildew-resistance. Tired of scrubbing your bath or shower for hours without any satisfying results? In a standard shower or tub, the walls and floors are porous, providing a breeding ground for mold, mildew, bacteria and soap scum. Innovative shower and tub enclosures are crafted with resilient 100% American-made acrylic and infused with Silver Shield® bacteria fighting technology. You can convert an old tub to an updated acrylic shower enclosure and enjoy a functional bathing area that is unbelievably low-maintenance. Another smart place to focus your attention is on the bathroom cabinetry. Cabinets serve as a focal point for the room as a whole. As a result, the right cabinets can mean all of the difference between brilliant and just plain

boring. Brand new custom cabinetry can be built from the ground up and installed into your home for a seamless fit. You can also work with what you already have and reface your existing cabinets. The Vianvi Signature® cabinet refacing process creates the look of new cabinetry without the same price tag. With the touch of something as simple as gorgeous cabinets, your bathroom will feel like a brand new, upgraded space. From an upgraded bathtub to the ultimate remodeling experience, Reborn Cabinets Inc. and Bath Solutions is a licensed, bonded and insured full-service home remodeling contractor. Working with you every step of the way to create the look you’ve always wanted, Reborn can provide you with everything to complete your new bathroom including countertops, vanities, sinks, tile, flooring, cabinetry, and so much more. For more information you can call them at 866-573-2676 or visit www.RebornBathSolutions.com

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he louvered opening roof system is constructed of Zincalume louvers that rotate from completely closed to 155° open, by use of a small motor. It is safe to use and incredibly easy to operate. The motor is powered by a 12 volt transformer. A portable-remote controls the operation of the louvers. The opening roof system offers many benefits, including: Versatility. It can be built as a patio roof or commercial cover. It can also be installed flat or pitched. Sun control. The louvers can be positioned during winter months to cast the sun’s natural warmth into rooms to save on energy costs. During the summer, they can be moved to block direct sunlight to protect your home from unwanted solar heating. Ventilation. During the summer months, a place in the shade is where

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you want to be. The system provides this by angling the louvers to a partially open position. Providing natural ventilation as hot air escapes and cool air replaces it. Rain protection. The louvered opening roof system has a uniquely designed louver that provides complete overlap to help prevent rain penetration. Imagine being able to control heat on your patio at the touch of a button. With the louvered system, you can enjoy the outdoors year-round and worry-free. For more information or a demonstration of the opening roof system, you can visit the 5,000 square foot showroom of All-Pro Remodeling at 706 North Tustin Street in Orange, (714) 288-1314. You can also visit their website at www.AllProRemodeling.com

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Take Back Your Backyard With Motorized Exterior Awnings

hen you invest in a home, you are buying more than just an interior. Think about it—if you didn’t like spending time outside enjoying the view and your beautiful surroundings, then you could have just bought a condominium. There’s a reason why you bought your beautiful home. The real question is: are you using it to its full potential? One of the main issues that might be keeping you and your family from completely utilizing your backyard is the weather. While basking in the sun for a few minutes can be nice, there quickly comes a point when it simply becomes overwhelming. What if you had the luxury to spend time outside whenever you want, whether it’s day or night, and always feel comfortable? Retractable shading systems allow you to finally take control of your backyard. Enhance your outdoor living experience by creating the functional space you have always wanted. One of the best features of innovative motorized awnings is that they don’t change the look of your home. Instead, they can enhance your backyard by adding color, more versatility and creating a new usable space. When an awning is retractable, you can have shade when you need it and sun when you want it. Therefore, depending on the weather and your needs, the control is totally in your hands!

The Skylight Pergola Awning With Vertical Drops Deployed

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The Continental Patio Awning Retracted

An awning can be either deployed or retracted. While deployed, you can sit back, relax and enjoy your outdoor surroundings in comfort while being protected from the sun and other natural elements based on the system you choose. Watch the kids play in the pool and enjoy your backyard in the shade without worrying about getting too much sun. Relax by your outdoor fire pit at night and soak in the ambiance of your stunning landscape in the moonlight. When an awning is retracted, it disappears from sight and doesn’t change the look of your exterior décor. Essentially, a retractable shade system helps protect both you and your home at all times. When retracted, you can help protect your investment. Invest in your outdoor living spaces, reclaim your space and start appreciating every aspect that your backyard has to offer. For more information about high-quality awnings and other systems, you can contact Alpha Productions, Inc. at 800-223-0883 or visit them at www.alphaproductions.com. Alpha Productions has been manufacturing their Suntamer® products in the U.S.A. since 1978. They design, manufacture and install all of their own systems. With the majority of their business coming from client referrals, Alpha Productions always strives to provide the best possible customer service experience.

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After Therapy Before Therapy

Smile with Confidence and for Success!

oday in our appearance-driven society, particularly here in Southern California, it has become more important for men and women to present themselves in an attractive manner. It is a common belief that people who are more attractive obtain success in their personal and professional lives easier and more often then those who are less attractive. Attractiveness is comprised of both physical and psychological factors. The psychological aspect is when one feels happy and self-confident about their appearance or feels secure and confident about the way others perceive their appearance. The physical factors include body shape, hair, eyes, mouth, dress, and personal hygiene. Over the last few decades studies have been performed to determine which of these factors are deemed most important when determining physical attractiveness. The conclusion was that the number one factor is the lips and teeth. With this being said, it is logical to assume that creating an attractive smile would be one of the most important priorities for those desiring to improve their physical attractiveness. There is a specific protocol that should be carried out by the patient and dentist before actually engaging in a smile makeover. This includes a detailed consultation, computer

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3) Tooth-colored fillings: Natural tooth-colored fillings can be placed in teeth that have decayed or they can replace teeth that have had previously placed, unsightly metal-colored fillings. 4) Tooth whitening: The application of a bleaching solution to the teeth, performed either in the dental office or at home, which will remove yellow and brown stains, resulting in a whiter and brighter smile. There are also other cosmetic procedures that your dentist should discuss as possible treatment options, such as orthodontics and periodontal (gum) therapy as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. As with plastic surgery, anyone desiring cosmetic dentistry should seek out a well-trained and experienced practitioner before committing to any cosmetic therapy. This can be done by obtaining referrals from patients who have had successful smile makeovers or by going to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry website at www.aacd.com to find a dentist who focuses primarily on cosmetic dentistry. For more information on choosing a cosmetic dentist or for any other dental cosmetic procedures, you can contact Dr. Jack Ringer, DDS at 714-974-0313 or visit www.dentalcosmetics.com. Dr. Ringer is the President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), an AACD accredited dentist and the Co-founder and past President of the Orange County Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

imaging, diagnostic wax-up, and a proposed smile design all to determine precisely what the patient desires along with an explanation of all the dental options available to create the desired look. With many new material, techniques, and treatments available today, patients are able to attain a long-term beautiful, metal-free, and biologically healthy smile. Examples of these therapies include: 1) All ceramic restorations: Crowns (caps), bridges and veneers can be fabricated utilizing modern ceramics to create one’s desired appearance while still maintaining the After Therapy(Using implant/crown & Veneers) strength required for function and longevity. The majority of these restorations can be designed virtually, manufactured using the latest CAD/CAM technology and allows the dentist to preserve more of the patient’s natural tooth structure—all while being metal free 2) Implant therapy: Today the treatment of choice when replacing a missing tooth/teeth is the placement of implants with the desired restoration attached to the implant. When designed, planned and placed correctly, implant/restorative therapy can result in an extremely natural result and normal Before Therapy function that can last for decades!

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Reshape Your Body in 20 Minutes! By John Colman

When Diane Rand reached age 50, she got concerned that her weight was slowly creeping higher and her clothes were feeling too tight. As a practicing physician in San Diego, she knew the diagnosis. “Your muscles atrophy as you age, and this slows down the metabolism,” says Rand. “I knew it would keep getting worse if I didn’t correct it.” The antidote? Effective weight training. But, she’d never lifted weights before. Plus, her full-time job as a physician as well as her family life left little time in her schedule for exercise. Fortunately, Diane read an article about “slow-motion” strength training, a revolutionary new exercise method promising a firmer, stronger, more shapely body from just two 20-minute training sessions per week. Even though the time efficiency and results sounded almost too good to be true, she decided to enroll with a personal trainer at The Perfect Workout, a local company with four teen private fitness studios in Southern California specializing in this unique approach. Right away she noticed immediate increases in her muscle tone and energy. After several months she’d also dropped 1 to 2 clothing sizes and was fitting into clothes which used to be too small. “My trainer pushes me in a safe way, and I walk away feeling great after each session,” says Diane. “This is the wave of the future.”

Lean Muscles—The Key to Reshaping Your Body The Perfect Workout’s trainers encourage clients to build lean muscle tissue which increases the body’s metabolism, burning extra calories even while you’re sleeping. Many people – especially

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Physician Diane Rand firms her body during a 20-minute training session at The Perfect Workout.

women – have a fear of “bulking up” like a bodybuilder if they were to start strength training. In reality, if you’re older than 25, it’s much more likely that too little muscle is the problem rather than too much muscle. In their book Biomarkers: The 10 Keys to Prolonging Vitality , William Evans, Ph.D., and Irwin Rosenberg, M.D., show the research demonstrating that adults who don’t strength train lose an average of a half pound of lean muscle tissue each year starting at age 25. As an example, a typical 55-year-old woman will have 15 pounds less lean muscle (and significantly more fat) than what she had at age 25. Muscle takes up

less space than fat, so this typical 55year-old woman has arms and thighs that are softer and less firm, wears a larger clothing size, and has a slower metabolism that burns fewer calories each day. Effective strength training changes all of this. It increases your body’s metabolism, causing you to burn more fat and calories all day long. Strength training reshapes and tones your legs and arms. And since muscle takes up 20% less space than fat, adding muscle and losing fat will make your body firmer, smaller, and more shapely. A fit 140-pound person can wear clothes several sizes smaller than an out of shape 140-pound person. ONLINE AT ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

healthbeautyfitness How Can Slow-Motion Strength Training Work so Quickly? Slow-motion strength training involves brief and demanding workouts to get great results. The basic concept? Lift relatively heavy weights excruciatingly slowly (10 seconds to lift, another 10 seconds to lower) for as many repetitions as you can until you’re unable to move the weights anymore. And when you learn to challenge your muscles as deeply as a skilled trainer can teach, it’s impossible to workout much longer than 20 minutes, even if you try. Dr. Philip Alexander, physician and faculty member at Texas A&M University’s College of Medicine, explains that it’s the intensity of exercise that stimulates greatest changes. “A slower repetition loads the muscles more effectively and efficiently. It’s harder!” exclaims Alexander. “That’s why it stimulates such a great total response from the body.” Dr. Alexander has tracked hundreds of subjects using slow-motion strength training, noting significant improvements in muscular strength, HDL cholesterol profiles, bone density, and glucose tolerance. Other research adds more supporting data. Two separate studies by Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., and one study by Ellington Darden, Ph.D., demonstrate that slow-motion strength training produces 50% to 59% faster improvements than regular weight training. And because the repetitions are harder, each training session must be limited to 20 minutes – making this exercise method quite time efficient.

Joyce Reclaims her Youthful Figure 54-year-old Joyce Magnuson had always been slim and slender when she was younger. But in her mid 40’s life’s stresses caught up with her, and she began gaining weight. “During the next few years, I kept getting heavier, until I was thoroughly broken and disgusted with myself,” says Joyce. Fortunately, she happened to read an article about slow-motion strength training and how it would reshape her body with just two 20-minute training sessions per week. The effectiveness of the method made sense to Joyce, and she decided to enroll with a personal trainer at The Perfect Workout. ONLINE AT ORANGECOUNTYLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

Arlene Esgate tones her arms as part of her 20-minute training session in San Diego.

After 5 months of combining an effective nutrition plan with two 20minute training sessions each week, not only had she gotten stronger, she’d lost 43 pounds and dropped from a size 16 to a size 10. She was also able to get completely off the blood pressure medications that she’d previously needed to take. She adds, “The perk is looking good in the current styles. Even Macy’s keeps me motivated to stay fit!”

The Perfect Workout has 14 private studios in Southern California that specialize in one-on-one personal training with the slow-motion strength training method, including these Orange County locations: Newport Beach (949) 200-4067, Huntington Beach (714) 460-5207, Laguna Niguel (949) 485-6000, Mission Viejo (949) 424-1021, Anaheim Hills (714) 400-9319, and Tustin (714) 599-9051. www.ThePerfectWorkout.com MARCH/APRIL 2014 • ORANGE COUNTY LIVING

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Wash and Wax to Go: Mobile Detailing is the Answer

obile auto detailing companies will service your car at your home and of course, bring every piece of equipment they need along with them. Talk about convenient. Detailing a car is more than simply washing it. The best detailers begin by washing the car by hand. After the car has been professionally detailed and protective coatings applied, soapless washes are then preferred to preserve the car’s finish. Waxing to remove minor scratches, oxidation, and embedded dirt followed by an application of a teflon-type coating is the important next step. Since this special Teflon coating fills in minor ridges, when polished the finish looks like glass with a definite high gloss and added color depth. Applied twice a year, this Teflon coating helps the glossy shine stay year round, serves to protect the car and makes overall maintenance a snap. To apply wax and Teflon coating more effectively, professional detailers change buffing pads several times while working on the car. By doing this, rocks and grit are not allowed to gather in the pads only to be ground back onto the finish.

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As a result of their smaller, more personalized service, quality mobile care detailing companies can offer Teflon car coating at tremendous savings when compared to car dealers’ costs. Rubber dressing of all rubber seals and tires happens next. Make sure the detailer you hire uses a non-silicone based rubber dressing, as dressings with silicone tend to cause the rubber to crack and wear out. A complete car detailing appointment can include as little or as much as your car needs. Exterior detailing includes washing, waxing, application of a teflon-type protective coating, and an application of a rubber dressing to the exterior rubber items only. Interior and exterior car detailing includes all the exterior detailing items plus shampooing the interior carpets, dressing all interior rubber parts and door jams, and cleaning or conditioning every part of the interior. We also do mobile oil changes. A quality mobile car detailing service in your area is Wally’s Mobile Auto Detailing. You can call at 714-478-0615 or toll free at 1-888527-3430 or email them at WallysAuto@aol.com 

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