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Reflections in the glossy black bonnet of an Aston Martin after a detail

Detailing & ceramic coatings

Correct it once. Protect it properly.

Machine polishing and premium ceramic coatings, applied in our heated studio. We've been using ceramic coatings since 2008.

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Preparation. Preparation. Preparation.

The finish is decided before polishing.

Every paint protection and correction detail starts with an intensive 21-stage wash.

Shuts, fuel flaps, arches and wheel dishes are cleaned with a pH-neutral snow foam, hand wash and non-acidic citrus pre-cleaners. Every panel is treated with tar, glue and iron fallout remover, rinsed and dried with filtered warm air. From Level 1 upwards the paint is also clay-cleansed. After polishing, each panel passes a final QC check before coating.

  • Coatings from GTECHNIQ, GYEON, CarPro, Nanolex & Labocosmetica
  • Options for gloss and matte / satin paint
  • Coatings applied at 18ºC or above, then UV-cured
Studio lights reflected in freshly polished paintwork
Measured, not guessedPaint is checked with multiple depth gauges before correction.

Detail treatments

Pick the level your paint needs.

Every level includes a 3-year premium ceramic coating (CarPro, GTECHNIQ or GYEON), upgradable to 5 or 9-year systems. Not sure which you need? Send us photos and we'll tell you honestly.

Level 1 Protection Detail

From

£495

For brand-new cars, or paint recently detailed or refinished to a high standard, with at most very light marring and no visible swirls or scratches.

  • Gloss-enhancing machine polish
  • Exterior trims, exhaust tips & headlamps protected
  • Wheel faces, windscreen & glass coated
  • Interior vacuumed & dash detailed; leather coated
Gloss or matte / satin paint
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Level 2 Enhancement Detail

From

£695

For very slight marring, light swirls and superficial scratches: typically used or approved cars, or newer cars in good condition.

  • Paint measured with depth gauges
  • Two-stage machine polish
  • Trims, exhaust tips & headlamps protected
  • 3-year ceramic coating
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Level 3 Correction Detail

From

£795

For light-to-medium swirls and scratches: modern and classic cars with tired paint.

  • Fallout, tar & glue decontamination and full clay bar
  • Three-stage machine polish
  • Badges removed to correct beneath (POA)
  • 3-year ceramic coating
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Level 4 Correction Plus

From

£945

For medium-to-deep swirls and scratches, plus light acid, tree-sap or bird-lime etching and oxidisation.

  • Four-stage polish with rotary & dual-action machines
  • Badges & emblems removed to correct beneath
  • Trims, exhaust tips & headlamps protected
  • 3-year ceramic coating
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The CCC Ultimate Detail

POA

A labour-intensive refinish for paint with heavy orange peel or distortion that stops it reflecting like a mirror.

  • Swages & edges taped; handles, trims & badges removed
  • Six stages of machine flatting & polishing
  • PPF advised afterwards
Inspection required before booking
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The CCC Custom Detail

POA

Mix and match any of our services: single or multi-stage polishing, the wax or coating of your choice, plus wheels, glass, engine, hood, leather or interior treatments.

  • Built around your car and budget
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Matte / Satin Paint Protection

From

£450

For matte, satin and frozen finishes, often found on special-edition and high-value cars.

  • Full decontamination: iron, tree sap, tar & glue
  • GTECHNIQ C1 + EXOv5 or Crystal Serum Light, to suit the finish
  • UV-cured before it leaves us
Bolt-ons: wheel coating from £60 · glass & windscreen from £60 · leather protection from £50
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Optional extras on Levels 2–4 include interior detail, wheel, caliper, glass, leather, fabric and dashboard coatings, and an engine bay cleanse & protect. Ask for prices and coating upgrades.

SunTek Paint Protection Film GTECHNIQ GYEON CarPro Celtic Tuning

Ceramic coatings FAQ

Coatings, explained.

Ceramic is now what almost all of our customers ask for. Here's what it will (and won't) do.

What is a ceramic coating?
A liquid silica or quartz nano-composite that bonds to the surface and forms an extremely thin, hard, hydrophobic layer. It lifts dirt and water off the paint, resists heat, UV and most chemicals (including bird droppings, bug acid and tree sap), and makes the car much easier to keep clean.
Will a coating stop stone chips or scratches?
No. A coating is far too thin to stop chips or scuffs, although its slickness does reduce wash marring. For chip protection you need paint protection film.
Do I still need to wash my car?
Yes. Regular safe washing, every one to two weeks, keeps the coating performing at its best. Pre-rinse, snow foam, rinse, hand wash with a good mitt, rinse, then dry with a blower or microfibre towel.
Why ceramic rather than wax?
Wax is organic: it lasts up to around six months in daily UK use, melts in strong sun and is easily stripped by harsh car-wash chemicals. Ceramic is far more durable and resistant. Wax can still suit a garaged classic used occasionally.
What do 'H' hardness ratings mean?
Hardness is graded on the pencil scale. Factory clear coat is roughly 3–4H. Higher-H coatings stand up to more wash cycles and resist marring better, and we have access to professional-only 10H coatings.
How long before I can drive in the rain?
Ceramic coatings need at least 10 hours to cure before facing the elements, otherwise staining or surface mapping can occur. That's one reason we don't do mobile work.

Detailing

Ready to see your paint at its best?

Tell us about your car and what you'd like done. Ben aims to reply within 12 hours with honest advice and a price.

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