John Schwartz, Author at Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security

Upgrade Your Car, Truck or SUV with a Wheel and Tire Package

04/12/2021 By John Schwartz

Did you know that Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security offers wheel and tire upgrade packages? As an authorized Wheel Pros dealer, we offer great tires from companies like Nitto and Toyo and wheels for almost every car, truck, or SUV. If you need a studded tire for extra traction in the snow or a set of high-performance summer tires to make your car handle like it’s on rails, we can help.

Summer Wheel and Tire Packages

One of the easiest ways to update your car or truck’s look is to upgrade it with a new wheel and tire package. Our team can help you sort through the hundreds of wheel styles we offer to pick a set with the right style, color, diameter and offset. Once you’ve selected wheels, we’ll help you choose the right tires for a smooth and comfortable ride that matches your driving style. We put it all together using our in-house mounting and balancing equipment and install everything on your vehicle in no time flat.

Winter Tire Upgrade Experts

The team at Perfectionist knows snow tires. From snow and ice tires with the official three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) rating to studded options like the Toyo Observe G3-Ice, we can make your commute or adventure in the snow safer. We’d be happy to set you up with a set of winter wheels and tires that can be swapped on quickly and easily when the weather gets cold.

Keep Your Wheels Looking Amazing

If you already own a set of great-looking wheels, ask us about our ceramic coating options. These coatings not only make wheels look great, but they are much easier to keep clean. In many cases, you can wash brake dust and road grime off with nothing more than a power washer or garden hose.

If you’d like to change your wheels’ look, we can arrange to have them powder coated. You can choose from hundreds of color options to match or accent the look of your car, truck or SUV.

Upgrade Your Ride with Wheels and Tires from Perfectionist

The team members at Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security are your car and truck accessory experts. From car audio, remote starters and security and safety solutions to our amazing wheel and tire upgrade packages, our goal is to help you enhance your vehicle’s style, comfort and performance. Please drop by and talk to one of our Product Experts today!

Product Spotlight: WeatherTech FloorLiner HP Floor Mats

04/07/2021 By John Schwartz

WeatherTech, the top brand in vehicle-specific floor mats, has recently released a new product: the FloorLiner HP. Like the original product, these mats are designed specifically to protect your vehicle from dirt, sand, slush and snow, so it looks great and maintains its value. Let’s look at what’s new and unique with these laser-measured, molded-to-fit car mats.

New Rubber Compound

The original FloorLiner products are molded from a durable and somewhat stiff high-density thermoplastic. The new FloorLiner High Performance (HP) mats are made from a more flexible extruded rubber material that lies flat on the carpet in your vehicle. This new rubber maintains the durability you’ve come to expect from WeatherTech while allowing for improved performance in the extreme weather conditions we experience here in Alaska.

Floor Mat Safety Features

All WeatherTech FloorLiner mats are designed to ensure that you’re safe when driving. In vehicles where there are tethers for the OE carpeted mats on the floor, your new FloorLiner HP mats will lock into place and remain secure. WeatherTech integrates anti-skid nibs and a specially designed retention system into the bottom of the mats to help keep them from sliding when you get in or out of your vehicle. The last thing you want is a floor mat wedged under the gas or brake pedal. The beveled edge of the mats helps to ensure they don’t curve in and allow liquids to get into the carpet.

Environmentally Friendly and Made in the USA

The High Performance mats are made from 100% recyclable materials right here in the U.S. The thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compound contains no latex, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), lead or cadmium. When it’s time to retire them, they can be transformed into new products without harming the environment.

Of course, WeatherTech stands behind the mats with a lifetime limited warranty. If there are any defects in materials or workmanship while you have the mats in your vehicle, they have you covered.

Upgrade Your Interior Protection with WeatherTech FloorLiner HP Mats

If you have a new vehicle or want to protect your existing pride and joy, drop by Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security in Anchorage and ask a member of our team about the new WeatherTech FloorLiner HP mats for your car, truck or SUV.

High-Power Rigid Industries Light Bar Added to 2015 Volkswagen GTI

03/24/2021 By John Schwartz

A new client who was referred by a friend brought his 2015 Volkswagen GTI to us to add a high-power LED light bar to it. He wanted to dramatically increase the light output for late-night driving to increase both visibility and safety.

Our technicians got right to work and removed the front bumper to provide access to where we were going to mount the light bar. We fabricated custom brackets to mount it in position, and then put the front bumper back on the GTI. The position of the light bar behind the grille protects it from damage and keeps it cleaner. We also flush-mounted a switch on the dashboard so he can turn it on or off whenever necessary.

For all your vehicle lighting upgrades, Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security has you covered. Stop by to see our team at the shop — we would love to customize your vehicle to fit your style.

Compustar Remote Start Upgrade for 2020 Jeep Cherokee

03/17/2021 By John Schwartz

A new client who visited us because of a Groupon promotion we ran brought her 2020 Jeep Cherokee to our team to get a remote start system. She wanted to be able to start the vehicle from indoors during the winter, so we got to work installing one for her.

We selected a Compustar CS900 remote starter that gives her plenty of range to start her Cherokee from inside her home or workplace. The vehicle’s push-to-start ignition system still works the same way, and all the factory security and theft prevention systems remain intact and functional. Our technicians integrate everything so you never see anything than other the new remote controls.

For all your remote start upgrades, Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security has you covered. Stop by to see our team at the shop — we would love to customize your vehicle to fit your style.

Stereo and Lighting Upgrade for Anchorage Chevy 5500 Truck

02/26/2021 By John Schwartz

A commercial client from here in Anchorage recently visited Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security to inquire about upgrading the stereo and lighting on his 2020 Chevy 5500 HD truck. After talking with the client about how he wanted the music to sound and his lighting upgrade goals, we inspected the truck to come up with a plan.

Chevy 5500 Stereo System Upgrade

We started by removing the factory radio in the vehicle’s dash to make way for a DMH-2600NEX multimedia receiver. This new radio features a 6.8-inch touchscreen display and includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity. Our team used a PAC RP5-GM51 RadioPRO5 interface module to connect the radio to the steering wheel’s radio control buttons. In addition, we added a Momento MR-C200 camera on the rear of the truck so the operator can see behind the vehicle when parking.

For the rear audio system, we started with a Pioneer MVH-S322BT digital media receiver. The radio is installed in the same panel as power inverter controls. We added a USB port to the power panel so he can charge his phone.

Our technicians created custom speaker enclosures that mount to the curved portion of the box where the walls meet the roof for rear speakers. Each enclosure houses a pair of Morel Maximo Ultra 602C coaxial speakers. We finished the enclosures in a black truck bed liner coating.

Truck Lighting Adds Safety

We started the lighting upgrade by replacing the headlight bulbs with Lucas Lighting L3-series LED bulbs. The high-beam bulbs were replaced with L4-series LED modules. Next, we replaced the low and high-beams with a set of Lucas Lighting L3-Series LED bulbs. We also added bulbs for the turn signals.

The icing on the cake for the lighting upgrade would be a Rigid Industries 20-inch 122313 LED light bar. This bar is part of the E-Series Pro line and includes both driving and spot beam patterns. We mounted the light in the front bumper and added Rigid’s 40284 security hardware kit to reduce the chances of it being stolen. Our team wired the relays for the LED light bar into the high-beam circuit.

Alaska’s Truck Accessory Experts

After finishing the stereo system upgrades and checking the light bar’s alignment, we had this Chevrolet 5500 HD work truck ready to return to the client. Upon his return to our store, we gave him a tour of the upgrades we’d installed and helped him pair his smartphone to the new radios. He loved how everything worked and couldn’t wait to fire up the monster light bar at night.

If you’re interested in upgrading your work truck with improved lighting or a better audio system, drop by Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security in Anchorage. You can also get in touch with our team by calling 907-563-8112 or by sending us an e-mail using our contact form.