The Process

Wheels of the car are first sprayed with a prewash solution and then rinsed with a strong stream of water to remove all the loose dirt and uncover the lower layers of traffic film and brake dust, that are on the paint and tyres.

Next soaking them in dedicated chemicals with active formula that reacts with embedded brake dust and all other contaminants to loosen them and make their removal from the paint safe and easy to achieve. Short agitation with a brush for the rims, and a stiffer bristle brush for the tyres, then a final contact wash with a wash mitt and the wheels are ready for rinsing.

Wheel wells are cleaned at the same time.

Vehicles bodywork is covered with a snow foam ,soaked for a few minutes and then rinsed with deionised water to remove any loose dirt, sand, road grime, bird droppings or bug guts, in preparation for next steps. This step is repeated if necessary.

This ensures no loose sharp particles are left on the paint, which reduces the chance of creating swirls and scratches during the contact wash. 

The contact wash is a final step of the cleaning process and by far the most dangerous because if performed improperly it can leave tiny scratches in the paint, so it is crucial that a maximum care is taken when performing it. During this stage the paint is covered with snow foam once again and then cleansed of any remaining dirt or traffic film, using a PH neutral soap with soft microfibre wash mitt and softest detailing brushes. The focus is put on rubber seals, door handle surrounds, wing mirrors, door trim, hinges, any hard to reach areas on the bumpers and around the headlights. The whole car is then rinsed with deionised water and dried using an air blower and a soft drying towel.

This process is designed to tackle all the embedded particles stuck on to the paint surface like brake dust and tree sap, that did not come off with a normal wash. 

This is done by using specialised chemicals or Clay Bar. (please note, that "clay baring" the car may leave swirls and micro marring on softer paint, as it is after all, an abrasive tool, that removes harder, bonded contaminants from the surface and in some cases single step paint correction may be required. In such case, the client will be informed beforehand to discuss any options in this situation). 

This is a more time consuming process as every spot and area may need to be attended individually. After every single contaminated spot has been cleansed the car is rinsed off once more, to remove any chemicals from the paint.

Unpainted surfaces, structured bumpers, rocker panels, windscreen wiper surrounds, wing mirrors and all other plastic parts of car's bodywork, when exposed to external elements and the heat of direct sunlight, start to fade in time and become grey or even white-ish.

This restoration process aims to bring back the original colour of those elements to complement the whole bodywork of the vehicle.

The effect will last for up to 6 months or longer, if a Ceramic based product is chosen.

The interior clean is one of more time consuming phases. Starting from the top to the bottom of the area, every crack and crevice is brushed, steamed or vacuumed. The upholstery and carpets are shampooed if needed. Any leather or Alcantara pieces are attended separately. Using specialised cleaning products for each material, all pieces are being cleaned, dried and coated with protectants, that will prevent drying out and cracking of leather, surface wear and colour fading of any synthetic materials like Alcantara. Every piece on the dash board around steering column and between the seats is also attended with smallest detail. The footwells, rubber or carpet matts are taken out, jetwashed or shampooed as required and put back into place after a drying stage and brushing to give them nice brand new look.

After the paint of the car is thoroughly cleaned and decontaminated the surface needs to be protected from uv rays and external elements with a wax, sealant or ceramics. There is a vast number of products to choose from and any of them will do a great job. Depending on clients choice the protection can last from couple of weeks, for short time lasting spray products, through 4 to 6 months for medium time lasting ones or for a time of 1 to 5 years, if a ceramic coating is chosen, with paint correction.

Wax - probably the most common and known form of protecting the paint in automotive industry. Wax presence reaches early days of first cars rolling off the production lines and has stayed with us ever since, keeping the paint finish glossy and well protected. It is still commonly used in many different forms.

Sealant - chemical industry provided us with synthetic sealants not long ago, compared to waxes. It provides the same level of protection but lasts considerably longer, which makes caring for a vehicle much easier and less time consuming. Those products can last from 3 - 6 months up to a year, if maintained correctly. Sealants require a proper paint preparation beforehand to bond correctly.

Paint Correction is a stage when the car is being machine polished with different compounds, to remove swirling, micro marring, holograms and deeper scratches from the surface of the paint. In some cases it is necessary to wet-sand the surface to remove deeper scratches and other imperfections from the clear coat. The process is very thorough and each panel is approached individually to bring back the gloss and smoothness of the paint, while at the same time removing as little clear coat as possible, to preserve a thick UV protective barrier.

(clear coat is paint's UV protective layer. It's first line of defence from harmful sun rays and other elements, keeping it thickness level high is crucial for the paint longevity). 

After the whole car has been corrected to a required level, the paint's surface need to be protected with an additional layer. A wax or sealant are most popular, however those layers protect only from the sun and wather elements. As the paint correction process is so lengthy and costly it is recommended to protect the car with a Ceramic Coating, which would not only provide an additional UV barrier for the clear coat but also chemical resistance and in some cases a slight swirl resistance, preserving the finish and ensuring easy paint maintenance and glossy looks for much longer.

Ceramics! - Ceramic Coating is the highest level of protection offered in detailing industry. The install begins with a surface prep, which is a very thorough wash of the car to the tiniest detail. Paint decontamination, and surface degreasing, that removes any oils, waxes or sealants from the paint, preparing it for the next stage. Paint correction, removal of any imperfections in the paint surfaces, swirls, scratches and micro marring need to be removed from the surfaces to provide best possible finish, before sealing it under the hard ceramic coating. This stage is the most important as it provides the glossy shine to the car that we can see under the ceramic coating. This process may take up to a few days before the actual coating can be applied to the car. Several inspections later, the surface needs to be prepped again, with a solution that removes any polishing oils and residue left after the correction stage. All the panel gaps checked and wiped clean.

After all this, the coating can be applied to the freshly polished surface of the paint. Small sections of each panel are coated with the chosen product until the whole car has an even layer on its paint surface. For some products, several coats are needed. After the product is installed and inspected to be perfect, the car needs to be stored inside and left to cure for at least 12 hours before it can be exposed to water and other elements outside and can not be washed with any chemicals for one to two weeks after, to let the coating cure completely. A two week inspection is scheduled (included in price) to make sure the coating is performing well on all treated areas and to perform first wash after the install.

The engine bay and Engine itself is the most overlooked area of a vehicle. While driving the car, dust, sand and general dirt gets sucked under the bonnet and sit on all surfaces. The cleaning process of this part of the car starts with a gentle rinse with low pressure water, foam and gentle agitation with a detailing brush, and a final rinse of the engine and engine bay walls. The motor is then turned on and warmed up to vaporise any moisture that did not run down to the ground underneath. It is good to notice, that not every engine can be cleaned the same way, some older engines are better cleaned without big amounts of water, instead, the whole engine bay is only wiped with a little bit of foamed soap and a damp cloth, after blowing any loose dust and sand away with an air blower.

After the cleaning process is complete the whole engine bay is dressed with a non greasy coating to give it nice clean look.