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Enjoy Your Car Stereo Today and Pay Later with Acima Credit Leasing

05/14/2021 By John Schwartz

If you want to upgrade your car stereo or outfit your truck with a new set of wheels and tires, drop by Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security and ask about our Acima Credit Leasing solutions. Purchasing through Acima allows you to enjoy new technology like Apple CarPlay, better sound with a subwoofer, or improved styling and performance with vehicle upgrades while making easily manageable payments over a few months.

How Does Acima Credit Leasing Work?

Unlike a credit card, loan or financing that charges you interest, Acima is a leasing program. They charge a lease fee on top of the price we quote you on your upgrade. We can help you complete the simple application process and establish your eligibility, usually in a few minutes. Best of all, no credit history is required to qualify! Most applicants qualify if they have an income of $1,000 or more each month, can demonstrate at least three months of history with their current employer, and have maintained a checking account in good standing for 90 days .

You can choose from leasing packages as long as 24 months, and have the option to pay off the lease in as little as 90 days with a 25% discount on all outstanding payments. Feel free to drop by and ask us about lease length options.

Who Owns the Products Purchased with Acima?

In the simplest of terms, Acima buys the products we’ve helped you choose to upgrade your car or truck. Once you complete the payment schedule or select to pay off the lease, the products become yours.

Speaking of products, you can choose from items like an upgraded radio with Bluetooth, smartphone integration technologies like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, or a subwoofer system to improve the way your music sounds. We also offer suspension upgrades and truck accessories; lighting upgrades for cars and trucks; and a wide variety of audio upgrades for motorcycles, side-by-sides and boats. Acima limits the amount of labor on the invoice to 30% of the total amount, so you can use it to cover the cost of having our expert technicians integrate your improvements for optimized performance and reliability.

Upgrade Your Vehicle Today!

If funds are a little tight but you are dying for some great music or a remote starter for your car or truck, drop by Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security in Anchorage and ask us about using Acima Credit Leasing. We can help you complete the no-charge application form, and then will work with you to pick the right enhancements for your vehicle. For more information or to schedule a personal consultation, give us a call or send our team an e-mail using our contact page.

Custom Truck Accessory Upgrade for Anchorage Ram 1500

09/02/2020 By John Schwartz

The owner of this 2016 Ram 1500 dropped by Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security in Anchorage to inquire about upgrading the vehicle with a new wheel and tire package, a lift kit, side steps and a new radio. Our Product Specialists worked with the client to choose solutions for each request that offered the features and, where appropriate, the appearance he wanted.

Ram 1500 Radio Upgrade

Ram Accessories — The backup camera was mounted on our exclusive mount.

Before we start any work, our team inspects each vehicle using our tablet-based check-in/check-out system, so we know that everything is in working order.

The project kicked off with the installation of a Pioneer AVH-220EX multimedia receiver. This radio includes a 6.2-inch display and built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming capabilities. We added an interface that would allow the buttons on the steering wheel to control the radio remotely so the driver can keep his eyes on the road. We also added a USB extension so that it’s easy to connect and charge his phone.

Our technicians mounted a backup camera just above the license plate using a Perfectionist-edition SoundSkins backup camera bracket. The camera image will display automatically whenever the transmission is in reverse.

Wheel and Suspension Upgrades

After removing the stock wheels, our team set to work installing a ReadyLift 4-inch SST Lift Kit. The kit includes tubular control arms, strut and bump-stop extensions, sway bar drop brackets and rear coil spacers. Next, we mounted a set of 33×12.5-inch Toyo Open Country A/T III tires on chrome Moto Metal MO985 20- by 10-inch wheels. We used new TPMS sensors to ensure that the truck can display tire pressures. Once everything was installed, we made sure the suspension was aligned properly so the truck would drive straight and not wear out the tires.

Westin Side Steps

With the 4-inch lift installed, the client requested that we install a set of Westin Chrome E-Series 3 nerf-bar style steps. These steps feature 3-inch diameter tubing and integrated step areas with a polymer pad for added safety. We bolted the steps to the cab using the supplied hardware and ensured that everything was aligned and secured properly.

Alaska’s Truck Accessory Experts

With the radio installed, wheels and tires upgraded and the step bars mounted, this truck accessory upgrade project was complete. When the client returned to Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security, a member of our team walked him through the basic functions of the radio and helped him pair the Bluetooth connection on the phone. He loved the way the truck looked with the new wheels and tires, the lift kit and the chrome steps. If you’re interested in upgrading your vehicle, drop by our shop or send our team an e-mail using our contact form. We’d be happy to put together a bespoke solution that delivers the features you want.

The Advantages of Soundproofing Your Car, Truck or SUV

08/03/2020 By John Schwartz

One of the most significant upgrades you can make to your car, truck or SUV is to have it soundproofed by Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security in Anchorage. Installing sound-absorbing material not only makes your vehicle quieter, but it will also improve the performance of your car stereo, the clarity of your Bluetooth hands-free system, and can make the vehicle more comfortable. Many of our clients choose to upgrade their vehicles with soundproofing to create a more luxurious feel. Curious? Then you’re in the right place.

What Is Automotive Soundproofing?

When your car or truck rolls off the assembly line, there are often small panels or patches of butyl or vinyl attached to the floor and door skins. The added mass from these panels reduces the metal’s ability to vibrate. The result is diminished sound energy transfer from outside the vehicle into the interior.

We take sound deadening seriously. We worked with the fantastic team at Mobile Solutions in Arizona to develop our very own sound absorption solution. It’s called SoundShield.

SoundShield combines a 1.5 mm-thick layer of dense butyl rubber with a 3 mm-thick closed-cell foam topper that prevents buzzes and rattles. The materials are bonded to a flexible aluminum sheet that adds structural stability to malleable components so it can span openings in doors and trim panels.

Soundproofing Makes Your Car, Truck or SUV Quieter

If you want to reduce exhaust, wind, tire, road and mechanical noise in your vehicle, our team is here to help. You can decide how far you want to go. In most upgrades, we treat the inner and outer metal door skins, since they are the primary source of sound energy transfer into the vehicle. The floor, firewall, trunk, rear fenders and the roof are also prime candidates for noise control. You decide how quiet you want the vehicle to be, and we will deliver.

Improve the Performance of Your Car Stereo with Sound Deadening

When a speaker is installed in the door of a car or truck, the inner metal skin acts as the mounting baffle. Since automakers are primarily concerned with assembling the vehicle rather than optimizing the audio system, this part of the door is typically full of holes that let the sound coming from the rear of the speaker cancel with the sound from the front. The result is that the audio system will play louder with less power. Bass and midbass from the door speakers will be improved dramatically (often as much as a 10 dB gain). Finally, because the speakers in the door (or rear deck or rear side-panel) don’t have to work as hard, the system will be more precise, and distortion is reduced.

Improve Bluetooth Hands-Free Clarity

When you’re talking to someone using Bluetooth, the system transmits the noise in the vehicle as well as your voice. If the interior of your car or truck is quieter, your voice will be clearer. In many cases, once a vehicle is soundproofed, many clients report that people can’t tell the caller is using a hands-free system. A bonus is that voice recognition and accuracy of Apple CarPlay and Android Audio are also improved.

Improved Comfort in the Summer and Winter

It’s no news that it gets good and cold here in Alaska in the winter. The thermal barrier added by SoundShield helps your climate control system warm your vehicle up faster when it’s cold out, and keeps heat out in the summer. SoundShield is popular with custom car and hot rod owners, as high-horsepower engines and large exhaust systems can turn a vehicle interior into an oven.

Upgrade Your Comfort at Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security

If you want to improve the performance of your car stereo, make your vehicle quieter inside or improve your comfort, drop by Perfectionist and talk to one of our Product Specialists about soundproofing your vehicle. You can also reach us by e-mail using our contact form to schedule a personal consultation.

Radio Upgrade and Car Starter for Anchorage Mitsubishi Outlander

03/11/2020 By John Schwartz

The owner of this 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander recently visited Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security in Anchorage to explore options for a new radio and a remote car starter. The client wanted to upgrade to a modern multimedia radio that would still be able to show a backup camera image. Of course, living in Alaska, the need for a reliable remote car starter goes without saying. After examining the vehicle and asking the client about where they park it, we suggested a remote start solution that would ensure they’d have the range required to start the vehicle reliably.

Pioneer Multimedia Radio Installation

Mitsubishi Radio — The new radio gave the client the Bluetooth feature they were looking for.

The client chose a Pioneer AVH-210EX multimedia receiver for its 6.2-inch color display and Bluetooth capabilities. Our technicians used a Metra radio trim panel and wire harness adapter to integrate the radio into the dash of the Outlander. Using an ASWC-1 interface, they programmed the radio buttons on the steering wheel to send commands to the new Pioneer unit. The last step in the installation was to use a backup camera integration harness from Axxess to provide power to the factory backup camera and allow it to work with the new radio.

Compustar Remote Car Starter

The remote start system we proposed is based on a Compustar FT-7200S control module. Our technicians completed the mounting and integration of the module into the vehicle wiring, then programmed a Blade-AL integrated interface to communicate with the ignition and security computers in the vehicle.

Once the wiring and programming were complete, we added an RFX-P2WT12-SS remote package to the controller. This kit includes a two-way antenna and one of the amazing T12 LCD remote controls. This remote provides up to 3 miles of range. If the owner is in a movie theatre, restaurant or office, they are still in communication with the vehicle. It’s amazing!

The remote is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack that is rechargeable from any powered USB port, including the one built into the new Pioneer radio.

Mitsubishi Starter and Radio Upgrade

With the integration of the new radio and remote starter into this 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander complete, we called the client to let them know that the vehicle was ready to be picked up. A member of our team walked them through how to use the radio and the starter system and showed them how to make the Bluetooth connection to the radio for hands-free calling and audio streaming. The client was thrilled with their upgrade. If you are in the market for a car starter or technology upgrade for your vehicle, drop by Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security in Anchorage. You can also reach us by phone or by e-mail using our contact form.

Perfectionist’s Top Five Gift ideas This Holiday Season

11/08/2018 By John Schwartz

Perfectionist’s Top Five Gift ideas This Holiday Season

Don’t know what to get someone special this year? Here are a few ideas from the team at Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security!

Drone Mobile Add On

The Drone Mobile can be added onto any existing Compustar system, or can be a standalone unit for GPS tracking! Drone Mobile is an app that allows you to control your vehicle with unlimited range. This app allows you to send commands such as lock, unlock, and start to your vehicle. Drone sends status updates such as the temperature in the vehicle, battery voltage, and whether the doors are open or closed! Learn more about Drone Mobile here.

Back Up Camera

Back up camera’s are an amazing investment for driver safety. Rear view cameras add value on to an older vehicle that is not already equipped with this feature. Aftermarket back up camera’s can Navigation Systems be added to a vehicles factory screen, dash monitor, rear view camera or even an aftermarket head unit. We can customize this upgrade however the driver would like! There is also options to add parking lines as well.

Bluetooth Add On

Adding hands free calling, and streaming audio is an immediate upgrade for any vehicle. This accessory allows you to drive hands free, and increases the drivers safety. It also adds the convenience of streaming your own music while driving. A great universal Bluetooth add on is out ISimple ISFM 2351.

Momento Dash Cam

Dash cams help protect you from something out of the ordinary while driving or while the vehicle is parked. “Momento ensures that you will always be ready.” The Momento records and stores the footage on a Micro-SD card. It has a built in shock sensor, and motion detection to trigger the AutoSave feature.

Gift Cards

Gift cards are always a great gift! Cant decide what to get? Let them decide!

Visit Perfectionist Today

Call us at (907) 563-8112 and schedule a no-cost consultation to discuss your car electronics upgrade needs. We’re conveniently located at 801 East 82nd Avenue, D1 in Anchorage, open Monday-Saturday from 9am-6pm. Whatever your car technology needs, we’ve got the expertise to deliver a solution just for you