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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CAR VALETING AND DETAILING?
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This is our most popular detail which can be completed in 1 - 2 days. An intense cleanse of the vehicle is performed to remove any contamination and then a single stage machine polish using a light refinishing polish is performed to correct minor defects such as light swirl marks. Deeper imperfections will remain but the detail will significantly improve the overall appearance of the vehicle giving it a glossy finish and more vibrant colour depth.
Process:
Recommended for Vehicles:
That have been maintained to a good level. That are in need of brightening. New vehicles where there are minor defects in the paint from the manufacturing and shipping process. Show vehicles that need refreshing before being displayed.
Duration: 1 - 2 Days
Price: From £150
* Please note the price of the detail depends on the size and condition of the vehicle upon inspection.
Optional Extras:
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Summary:
This is our next level in correction where a single stage machine process just doesn't quite bring out the best in the vehicles paint. An intense cleanse of the vehicle is performed to remove any contamination, then a two stage machine polish is performed using medium compounds and then light refinishing polish to correct defects. This detail will significantly improve the overall appearance of the vehicle giving it a glossy finish and more vibrant colour depth.
Process:
Recommended for Vehicles:
That have higher mileage and need that little bit more TLC. That are in need of brightening but also have deeper scratches that need attention.
Duration: 2-3 Days
Price: From £300
* Please note the price of the detail depends on the size and condition of the vehicle upon inspection.
Optional Extras:
Pay online or select pay later to pay on the day
Summary:
This is our most advanced detail which can be completed in 3-5 days. Paintwork deep cleansed, clayed and a full set of paint thickness readings taken. A multi stage machine polish using a combination of compound, medium and ultra fine polishes is performed. The amount of extra machine polishing required to remove deep scratches will surprise many but in most cases we can achieve a 98% level of complete correction to the vehicle.
Process:
Recommended for Vehicles:
That have unloved paintwork and where the highest level of correction is needed.
Duration: 3-5 Days
Price: £500
Optional Extras:
Pay online or select pay later to pay on the day
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CAR VALETING AND DETAILING?
So, what's car valeting?
Car valeting is the process of cleaning, polishing and waxing a car to achieve an as-new look and to maintain or even enhance the car's value. This usually includes cleaning the wheels & shuts, washing, polishing and waxing the bodywork, dressing exterior plastics and tyres, polishing paintwork, and the glass. The cleaning process can also include the use of a 'clay bar' to remove unwanted contaminants from the paint such as air pollution, tar spots, bird droppings, and tree sap, which all cause the paint to feel rough and dull the appearance of the colour. The exterior process includes a variety of chemicals, tools, and accessories to reach awkward areas, clean off as much soiling as possible and leave the car looking as near to the condition the day it left the showroom as possible. The interior is vacuumed in all areas including, dash, center console, seats, carpets, luggage areas and vents before a variety of chemicals and tools are used to wet clean any soiled areas such as upholstery, trim, carpets, and headlining.
So, what does 'detailing' offer that is different?
In truth, there are a lot of 'grey areas'. As you can see, car valeting offers a very extensive method of cleaning for your car and ensures you are left with a car that maintains its value and is a pleasure to drive and a joy to look at. So what more can you do? The main difference, in reality, is around the paint rectification/correction process to get the paint looking its best, i.e. free from swirl marks, scratches and other blemishes ruining the appearance. These are removed through the use of a machine polisher that combines a selection of abrasive polishes and pads designed to remove defects, polish the surface and leave a flawless hologram and swirl-free finish. Car detailing is also about the attention to detail in cleaning every surface, including the wheels and the interior. It often also includes areas not usually cleaned and repairing parts which may be damaged including paint repair or wheel refurbishment.
Final Thoughts
For most customers, the reality of the difference is the degree of attention to detail and the, more corrective and enhancing processes used. To be a professional valeter, you need to be trained in the processes of car valeting. To be able to detail a car requires additional enhanced training and equipment that enables you to undertake the paint rectification and the higher level of attention to detail.
You could say there are a few different forms of what may be referred to as "polishing'. Maybe you've heard them described as cutting, refining, restoring, compounding or a number of other names and sub-categories. The first thing to remember though, is that on a very basic level, all these terms mean the same thing.
Polishing, whether that's by hand or machine on paintwork or even gloss plastics, is simply the mechanical (or physical) removal of defects through surface abrasion. For the most part, the process involves abrading the top layer to remove a microscopic amount. This in turn smooths out the defects creating a flatter surface. This also causes light to bounce off in a more uniform direction, levelling the optical finish, making the surface appear deeper and shiner. Polishing then, is a bit like exfoliating for cars!
What distinguishes say, cutting and refining from one another is the intensity of the products used for the desired result. A coarse cutting compound for example, will be more abrasive and remove more of the surface material more quickly. While a finer finishing compound or polish will have a much less aggressive level of cut, and be designed to smooth out the surface on an even more microscopic level, inflicting scratches so tiny that they simply can't be seen.
Think of it as just like sanding down a block of wood. A coarse sandpaper will take away a large amount of material quickly, but leave a noticeably unrefined finished. Following up with varying degrees of finer sandpaper smooths the surface to a level that's pleasing to the touch and pleasing to the eye. It's exactly the same idea when polishing paintwork, just on a more infinitesimal level.
The real questions here then, are: how intense does the polishing need to be? And how much of the surface layer do you need to take away? Well, this is directly proportional to the defects you're trying to tackle in what kind of paintwork.
Gleamers car detailing works hard to ensure that your cars body work is impeccable when completed.. Gleamers car detailing are ready to take on any job you call with – no task is too big or too small. Call us to organise a date and time that’s convenient for you. Gleamers car detailing delivers an affordable car detailing service of the highest quality. Book our services to benefit from:
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