Detailing - De-tail-ing
1} To provide with artistic or decorative detail.
2} To clean and prepare meticulously.
Please find below my detailing options, using the finest waxes, polishes and cleansers available on the market, as so to prepare every aspect of your vehicle with the highest attention given to every detail.
In all situations the best wax option will be discussed with the customer for optimum results and finish.
In most cases a 51% by volume pure brazillian yellow carnuaba wax (Best of show or Concours) will be applied to finish your vehicles paintwork.
Upgrades on the above wax will incur additional costs.
Additional layers of premium grade carnuaba wax- £25.00
Destiny 55% by volume pure brazilian white carnuaba wax- £50.00
Nanolex Professional crystalline sealant- £75.00
To secure bookings a £50.00 deposit may be required on enhancement and correctional details.
*By popular demand- receive a free engine bay detail worth £40.00 with every booking made over £150.00, offer ends 31st March 2010.*
Maintenance detail.
To maintain the finish of your vehicle in between routine protection top-ups using safe and correct wash methods.
An intensive wash programme using ph neutral wash concentrates,
Lower half of vehicle pre-rinsed with a warm citrus wash,
Vehicle foamed using a deep lather to draw the dirt out and rinsed,
Vehicle re-foamed and washed using the 2 bucket method, ph neutral shampoo and 100% lambswool mitts,
Paintwork dried using plush microfibre drying cloths,
Detailing spray applied and buffed to enhance and refresh the protection,
Arches and door shuts cleaned,
Wheels cleaned using a ph neutral gel and horse hair brushes,
Tyres and arches treated using waterbased dressings,
Glass cleaned throughout.
Price from £35.00
Protection detail.
An intensive wash programme using a ph neutral wash concentrate,
Lower half of vehicle pre-rinsed with a warm citrus wash,
Vehicle foamed using a deep lather to draw the dirt out and rinsed,
Vehicle re-foamed and washed using the 2 bucket method, ph neutral shampoo and 100% lambswool mitts,
Paintwork dried using plush microfibre drying cloths,
Arches and door shuts cleaned,
Wheels cleaned using a ph neutral gel and horse hair brushes,
Paintwork lightly clay barred in specific areas to remove spot contaminents & tar,
Pre-cleaner fluid applied to cleanse paint and aid wax bonding,
1 layer of appropriate carnuaba wax or 2 layers of sealant applied to paintwork and shuts,
Alloys polished and sealed using an acrylic wax,
Windows polished throughout and treated with rain repellant,
Tyres, arches and exterior trim treated & polished,
Rubber seals fed and conditioned to prevent premature drying and wear,
Chrome trim polished and protected.
Price from £150.00-£200.00 Time required approx 4-6 hrs.
New car protection detail.
Designed as a preparation and protection detail to new vehicles thus providing the best possible start to ownership.
Lower paintwork, shuts and arches pre-rinsed using citrus based products,
Alloys cleaned using various soft brushes and ph neutral cleansers,
Foaming concentrate applied and left to dwell before rinsing,
Foaming agents applied through lance to loosen soiling and deposits,
Washed using Z-7 ph neutral showcar shampoo and 100% lambswool mitts,
Transport film adhesive removed,
Paintwork clayed to remove all bonded surface contaminents,
Re-washed using Z-7 shampoo,
Vehicle dried with uber plush drying towels,
Paintwork cleanser applied via machine to remove dead paint cells and to provide a perfect base to aid sealant bonding, (non-correctional)
2x layers of sealant or 1 layer of high grade carnuaba wax applied to all painted areas (Additional layers of wax £25.00)
Tyres, rubber and plastic trim treated using water based dressings, free of harmful solvents or petroleum,
Glass cleansed throughout and externally sealed with a water repellant sealant,
Alloys and chrome trim sealed with PTFE based sealants,
Z-8 Grand finale spray sealant and gloss enhancer applied to all paint surfaces,
Interior vacuumed and trim cleansed,
Carpets and upholstery treated with fabric guard,
Leather cleansed and fed using mild detergents and conditioners,
Rubber seals fed and nourished to prevent sticking and premature wear.
Prices from £225.00-£300.00 1 day booking required.
For further information please see here.
Paintwork enhancement detail
This detail is to rejuvenate the finish, enhance the gloss and protect your vehicles paintwork. (Minor defect correction)
A popular detail for used car purchases and those looking to ready their vehicle for sale whilst securing the optimum price.
An intensive wash programme using a ph neutral wash concentrate,
A warm citrus pre-wash solution applied to vehicle and rinsed,
Vehicle foamed using a deep lather to draw the dirt out and rinsed,
Vehicle re-foamed and washed using a ph neutral shampoo with 100% lambswool mitts,
Paintwork dried using plush microfibre drying cloths,
Arches and door shuts cleaned,
Wheels cleaned using a ph neutral gel and horse hair brushes,
Paintwork clay barred to remove any bonded contaminants,
Finishing polish and glazing oils applied via a machine polisher to remove light swirls, oxidisation and enhance gloss,
Pre-cleaner fluid applied to paintwork to aid wax bonding,
1 coat of 51% yellow carnuaba wax or 2 layers of sealant applied to paintwork and shuts,
Alloys polished and sealed using an acrylic wax,
Windows polished throughout and treated with rain repellant,
Chrome trim polished and sealed,
Tyres,arches and exterior trim dressed,
Rubber seals fed and conditioned to prevent premature drying and wear.
Price from £250.00-£325.00 Time required - 1 day booking.
Paintwork correction detail.
This detail is to refine and level the paintwork back to the finest finish possible.
An intensive wash programme using a ph neutral wash concentrate,
A warm citrus pre-wash solution applied to vehicle and rinsed,
Vehicle foamed using a deep lather to draw the dirt out and rinsed,
Vehicle re-foamed and washed using a ph neutral shampoo with 100% lambswool mitts,
Paintwork dried using plush microfibre drying cloths,
Arches and door shuts cleaned,
Wheels cleaned using a ph neutral gel and horse hair brushes,
Paintwork clay barred to remove any bonded contaminants,
Paint depth readings taken to access the level of correction,
3 stage paintwork correction using compounds & fine polishes by rotary polisher to remove defects and level the paint,
Paintwork burnished by machine using finishing polishes and glazing oils to produce a high gloss and depth of clarity,
Paintwork wiped down with a mild alcohol solution,
Pre-wax paintwork cleanser or glaze applied to aid wax bonding,
2 layers of 51% yellow carnuaba wax or sealant applied to paintwork and shuts,
Alloys polished and sealed throughout using an acrylic wax,
Windows polished throughout and treated with rain repellant,
Tyres,arches and exterior trim dressed & polished,
Chrome & metal trim polished and sealed,
Final buff down with a detailing spray & plush microfibres,
Rubber seals fed and conditioned to prevent premature drying and wear.
Price from £400.00 Time required approx 2-4 days.
Above price based upon a 14 hour correctional detail, with vehicles that require further treatment prices will be charged at a reduced hourly rate, of which will be made clear upon assessment & quotation.
*Discount available when adding Interior and Engine bay detail with correctional work.*
