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SHOW CAR PREPARATION

Stand out from the crowd.

Duration 1-2 Days​
Price ​S/M from £299 Incl. VAT
L from £349 Incl. VAT

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SHOW CAR PREPARATION

Stand out from the crowd.
Duration 1-2 Days
Price S/M from £299 | L from £349

Along with the summer sun comes the show season; you've spent all winter working on your vehicle, but getting that concourse-winning shine is equally important to stand out from the crowd.

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1. INSPECTION

All great details begin with a thorough inspection of the current state of each vehicle. Once inspected, we can then decide on the necessary steps to safely revert each surface back to as close to pristine condition.

TOTAL INSPECTION

Thorough visual inspection of entire car, noting any suspect paint areas.


PAINT MEASUREMENT

Measuring and recording paint thickness to assess current state of paintwork, looking for signs of previous repairs and polishing work.


2. PREPARATION

A perfect finish on any vehicle is mainly attributed to the initial preparation of all surfaces, via a multitude of safe cleansing steps.


WASH

Pre-rinse

Pre-detail rinse of bodywork and wheels to remove loose dirt.


Citrus Pre-wash

A full citrus pre-wash of the car, removing dirt without physically touching the vehicle.


Non-swirl Wash
Bodywork washed using a lambswool mitt and 2 buckets (One for rinse, one for wash to avoid putting dirt back on the car that could inflict swirls).

Second-stage Rinse
Car rinsed and re-washed to remove traces of contaminants.

Advanced Dry
Paintwork carefully dried with plush microfibre drying towels. Trapped water removed from crevices with an air dryer.

BODYWORK

Intricate Detailing

Intricate details on the car are agitated with soft brushes and an all-purpose cleaner to ensure no dirt is missed during the wash stage.


Bonded Iron Contaminant Removal
Bonded iron contaminants removed from paint using De-ironizer. 

Bonded Tar Contaminant Removal
Bonded tar contaminants removed using Tar dissolver. 

Further Contaminant Removal
Contaminants such as tree sap and industrial fallout removed using fine automotive clay.

WHEELS

Wheel Cleanse

Wheels washed front and back using a PH Neutral wheel cleaner and soft brushes, safe for any finish.


Arch Cleanse
Wheel arch plastics removed, washed & Decontaminated.

3. REJUVENATION

Further to the preparation of each surface, this is where the transformations really take place. Through a series of enhancement steps including paint correction, we aim to restore original lustre and in some cases, surpass a factory finish.


BODYWORK
Paintwork Cleanse
Paintwork cleansed and wiped down in preparation for multiple-stage polish.


Correction Polish
Paintwork machine polished with least abrasive polish necessary to achieve correction. wipe downs during to ensure true correction, not just filling.


Second Paint Cleanse
Paint cleansed and wiped down in preparation for protection, allowing total bonding with the paintwork.


Paint Glaze
Paint glazed if necessary to add shine when choosing a wax finish.

WHEELS
Wheel Polish
Polish applied to glossy finishes,

MISCELLANEOUS
Trims
Trims are cleaned and restored with a plastic dressing to enhance original colour and protect from further weathering.

Plastic Gloss-Removal
Non-gloss plastics are wiped down and cleared from grease.

4. PROTECTION

Once each surface has undergone a transformation, it’s important to lock in the results and finishes with a protective layer over every area, both inside and out.


Wheels
Wheel sealant applied to wheels, giving up to and beyond a year of protection.


Paintwork
Gtechniq ceramic coating applied for long duration protection.


Glass
Sealant applied to protect glass and reducing the need for windscreen wipers when driving at speed.


Plastics and Rubber
Trims sealed and UV-protected to avoid fading.


Tyres
Tyre dressing applied giving a natural, satin or gloss finish depending on your preference.


5. HANDOVER

We ensure the post-detail collection of your vehicle to be a special occasion. Grab a coffee - lets have a chat about the maintenance and after-care of your newly detailed vehicle.


WIPE-DOWN
Final wipe down using a gloss-enhancing detailing spray.

POST-DETAIL INSPECTION
A thorough inspection is conducted to confirm all areas have been covered and that all sealants have been applied successfully.

COMPLETE SATISFACTION
Customer collection and walk around, ensuring complete customer satisfaction before hand-over.

What are you waiting for? Contact us today to get booked in and treat your pride and joy with the special attention it deserves.

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Interior Detail is not included but can be found here.
Parts other than those mentioned above are optional extras, please ask at the time of booking for best prices.
All customer requests will be considered and we will endeavour to give a bespoke customer service.