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This is one of the most common questions we get, and the difference is significant.
A basic car wash (like an automated one) is simply about surface-level cleaning. It often uses harsh brushes and chemicals that can strip existing protection and even inflict fine scratches, or "swirl marks," on your paintwork.
A professional valet is about thoroughness and using the correct, safe techniques. Our Bronze Package is a perfect example of a high-quality maintenance valet. We use a two-bucket safe wash method, clean the wheels and door shuts properly, and provide a basic level of protection.
Detailing goes much deeper. Our Silver and Gold Packages are where we move into detailing. The key difference is decontamination and restoration. With our Silver Package, we perform a full chemical decontamination to remove embedded iron and tar that washing can't. We also deep clean and sanitize the interior with professional-grade steam and hot water extraction for a hygienic, as-new finish. Our Gold Package takes this even further with machine polishing to restore gloss and remove light paint defects.
In short, valeting cleans, while detailing restores, protects, and perfects.
You've come to the right place! This is a situation where our specialist equipment truly shines and makes a world of difference. For a car that needs a complete interior reset, we would strongly recommend our Silver Package.
Here’s why it’s the perfect solution:
If the exterior of your car is in good shape and you only need this intensive interior work, our standalone Interior Deep Clean service (starting from £80) is the ideal choice.
This is an important distinction. While both aim to improve the paint's appearance, they are worlds apart in terms of process and results.
"T-cut" is a brand of abrasive compound often applied by hand. It can be very aggressive and, if used incorrectly, can leave the paint looking hazy or instill its own fine scratches.
Professional machine polishing, as included in our Gold Package, is a highly skilled process. We use a professional machine polisher with specific pads and polishes to carefully level the top layer of your car's clear coat. This process removes a microscopic layer, which is how we safely remove light swirl marks and defects, dramatically enhancing gloss and clarity. For deeper scratches, we offer Multi-Stage Paint Correction, a more intensive process that can achieve 85-95%+ defect removal.
Crucially, as professionals, we may use a paint depth gauge to measure the paint thickness before starting any correction work, ensuring the process is performed safely.
Absolutely. Chemical decontamination is a cornerstone of a proper detail and a key feature of our Silver and Gold Packages.
Your car is constantly bombarded with contaminants that bond to the paint and cannot be removed by washing alone. The two main types are:
Without removing these bonded contaminants, the paint surface will never be truly clean, and any wax, sealant, or coating you apply won't bond properly or last as long. It’s a critical step for achieving a smooth, durable finish.
A ceramic coating is the ultimate in paint protection, offering a significant upgrade over traditional waxes.
A wax, like the durable hand wax we apply in our Silver Package, is an organic or synthetic layer that sits on top of the paint. It provides great gloss and protection, typically for up to 6 months.
A ceramic coating (containing SiO2, or silica dioxide) is a liquid polymer that forms a semi-permanent, chemical bond with your car's paint. This creates a hard, glassy layer of protection.
The key benefits are:
While a wax offers fantastic value and shine, a ceramic coating is a long-term investment in protecting your vehicle, and we believe it’s one of the best you can make. It's the ultimate specialist service we provide.