Professional detailing, is it worth it?
Discussion
I must admit that I thought I was pretty good at keeping my TVR's shiny.
Towards the end of last year though, under the harsh florescent lights in the garage, I noticed a number of scratches on my Sagaris that I just couldn't polish out. Having attended a session on detailing by Ian at Demon Finishers during Neil Garner's open day in September, I was impressed. So when my wife asked what I wanted for Christmas, I said the Sagaris detailed please!
Well I took the car to Ian just after Christmas and having been sceptical to some extent, I am now a believer.
Here are a few pictures:
Before:
After:
Before:
After:
And a couple more afterwards:
Ian did a great job on my car, so give him a call if interested.
Towards the end of last year though, under the harsh florescent lights in the garage, I noticed a number of scratches on my Sagaris that I just couldn't polish out. Having attended a session on detailing by Ian at Demon Finishers during Neil Garner's open day in September, I was impressed. So when my wife asked what I wanted for Christmas, I said the Sagaris detailed please!
Well I took the car to Ian just after Christmas and having been sceptical to some extent, I am now a believer.
Here are a few pictures:
Before:
After:
Before:
After:
And a couple more afterwards:
Ian did a great job on my car, so give him a call if interested.
Looks great
Have had mine done and it's Night and Day on a car that has swirl marks. Detailing ranges from a general detail to a paint correction at varying levels. You'll struggle to get the finish yourself unless your machine polishing. Just make sure you look after it once it's been done otherwise it's wasted money. Sheepskin mitts, snow foam, two buckets with grit guards etc. I'm sure you've been advised on the best approach
Have had mine done and it's Night and Day on a car that has swirl marks. Detailing ranges from a general detail to a paint correction at varying levels. You'll struggle to get the finish yourself unless your machine polishing. Just make sure you look after it once it's been done otherwise it's wasted money. Sheepskin mitts, snow foam, two buckets with grit guards etc. I'm sure you've been advised on the best approach
Had my Evoque done at Cambridge Concours and boy it was well worth the money, don't get me wrong it's bloody expensive but it transformed the 11 month old paint work (history behind the paint condition)
Tuscan booked in in April
Word of wording, choose well. The Evoque had been to two previous so called detailers before Simon at Cambridge Concours was let loose on it. Both previous guys really screwed up
Tuscan booked in in April
Word of wording, choose well. The Evoque had been to two previous so called detailers before Simon at Cambridge Concours was let loose on it. Both previous guys really screwed up
I look after my one with the usual two bucket wash, good quality products etc. and it does look very shiny.
However, parking it next to a properly detailed car is like chalk and cheese. I'm having some paint work done later this year and will certainly look at a full professional clean and finish once that is ready to take it.
However, parking it next to a properly detailed car is like chalk and cheese. I'm having some paint work done later this year and will certainly look at a full professional clean and finish once that is ready to take it.
Not sure to be honest. I have spent hours washing/waxing/DA polishing/clay bar etc. One drive out if it's a little wet, all of that hard work goes out of the window, both underneath and bodywork. As I discovered last weekend..
Whether I did or paid some detailer hundreds for the same result wouldn't really matter, car still would have got filthy!
Whether I did or paid some detailer hundreds for the same result wouldn't really matter, car still would have got filthy!
Ian did mine just before the NEC 2014, chuffed to bits. Probably needs a little update now.
I've just recently had my Porsche done as well, but by someone a bit more local.
I've also taking a bit more interest in it overall, by takling two of the daily drivers in the household, one by hand and the other by machine. Not pro finishes but still very good.
From now on anything half decent I will pay a pro, as it also helps with paint protection.
I've just recently had my Porsche done as well, but by someone a bit more local.
I've also taking a bit more interest in it overall, by takling two of the daily drivers in the household, one by hand and the other by machine. Not pro finishes but still very good.
From now on anything half decent I will pay a pro, as it also helps with paint protection.
chris watton said:
Not sure to be honest. I have spent hours washing/waxing/DA polishing/clay bar etc. One drive out if it's a little wet, all of that hard work goes out of the window, both underneath and bodywork. As I discovered last weekend..
Whether I did or paid some detailer hundreds for the same result wouldn't really matter, car still would have got filthy!
I had mine detailed to get rid of swirls and scratches.Whether I did or paid some detailer hundreds for the same result wouldn't really matter, car still would have got filthy!
It is often surprising quite the difference that a Professional Detailer can make to the finish of an already OK-looking car.
Really happy to see the both Demon Finishers and Cambridge Concours heartily recommended as they are both members of the Professional Valeters and Detailers Trade Association.
If you would like to find a detailer in your area you can search at www.pro-valets.co.uk for similarly vetted and approved professionals.
Likewise if you have any questions about valeting or detailing in general, you can visit our sponsored thread running in the Detailing and Bodywork section HERE .
Rich @ PVD
Really happy to see the both Demon Finishers and Cambridge Concours heartily recommended as they are both members of the Professional Valeters and Detailers Trade Association.
If you would like to find a detailer in your area you can search at www.pro-valets.co.uk for similarly vetted and approved professionals.
Likewise if you have any questions about valeting or detailing in general, you can visit our sponsored thread running in the Detailing and Bodywork section HERE .
Rich @ PVD
Zippee said:
Hoping to get mine done next month, full detail plus Gtechniq crystal serum to add a ceramic coating to the paint.
Who are you getting it done by Tony?Before and after pics would be good. your paint colour looks great as it is so be interesting to see if there is a noticeable difference after the work.
Pro Valets said:
If you would like to find a detailer in your area you can search at www.pro-valets.co.uk for similarly vetted and approved professionals.
Rich @ PVD
Had a quick look, sorry to say the search page isn't working if you type in a postcode - I just get an empty map screen, stays that way if I re-enter it. Main page links here...www.pro-valets.co.uk/valet-locator/Rich @ PVD
This is under windows on firefox.
Edit - seems fine on Chrome.
J12KJR said:
Zippee said:
Hoping to get mine done next month, full detail plus Gtechniq crystal serum to add a ceramic coating to the paint.
Who are you getting it done by Tony?Before and after pics would be good. your paint colour looks great as it is so be interesting to see if there is a noticeable difference after the work.
I'm going to try Warman detailing, Paddy328 said to give them a shout. Else I'll get Paddy himself round to do it, though he is a teeny bit over budget so want to see what Warman come in at first as they're a little more local.
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