 Vehicle
detailing is more than just running your car through your
local car wash or putting on a coat of wax. Detailing your
car is about thoroughly cleaning it to remove contaminates,
swirls, scratches, oxidation and other imperfections from
your paint to produce a show-quality level of detail. You
can view prices for Autocleanse Detailing at the bottom of
the page (Click here to go straight
to the prices).
WASHING & DRYING
Washing and Drying are the first steps at maintaining a nice
finish and is one of the most important parts of detailing.
Most swirls (spiderwebbing) & scratches are caused by
poor washing and drying techniques or using poor quality washing
equipment. By using proper washing & drying techniques,
a good quality PH neutral car shampoo and good quality wash
mitts, you will minimize washing & drying induced swirls
and scratches in your paint and be able to maintain a high
gloss finish year round.
 CLAY
BAR
A clay bar is used to remove contaminates from the surface
of your paint leaving your paint silky smooth. It works by
gliding the clay across a wet surface of your paint. This
will pick up and remove anything that protrudes from the paint.
Even though clay bars are abrasive, if used properly they
will not mar the paint. There are clay bars available that
will marry the paint no matter how careful you are, these
are designed to remove heavy overspray.
POLISHING
Polishing is often a misunderstood and intimidating step in
the detailing process. It's unlike waxing because with polishing
you must work the polish in and break down the abrasives in
order for it to work effectively. This is done by using friction
and/or heat. Whereas with waxing, you are applying a layer
of protection on top of the paint, so there is no need to
work the wax in. When a polish is worked in properly it will
either round the edges of the scratches/swirls stopping the
light from reflecting off of it or remove a minute layer of
paint where the imperfection was. The amount of paint that
is removed depend on the aggressiveness of the polish, pad
and machine used. Polishing is usually a 2 –3 step process,
starting first with an aggressive polish to remove imperfections,
swirls, etc. then followed by a milder (finishing) polish
to remove any hazing or slight marring and bring back the
gloss to the finish.
 WAXING/SEALING
Waxing, whether it's with a Carnauba Wax or Synthetic Sealant,
is your "Last Step Product" in detailing your car.
This step will not only protect your finish from the elements,
it will also add depth, gloss and shine to your paint. Even
though a wax or sealant will protect the finish, it will not
prevent swirls and scratches from forming. This is why proper
washing & drying is essential for maintaining your swirl
free finish.
WAX V SEALANTS
Which is better a Wax or a Sealant? Both waxes and sealants
have their own list of Pro's and Con's, so to answer this
question, it will depend on the person you ask or your desired
look/need you want for your paint.
CARNAUBA WAX
A Pure Carnauba Wax is made up of using a natural ingredient,
Carnauba. Does it mean that the a good Carnauba wax is 100%
Carnauba? No, since Carnauba is rock hard substance, it is
only a percentage of the wax ingredients, no matter what quality
or brand it is. Other ingredients include (but not limited
to) solvents, oils and petroleum distillates, these help soften
the carnauba and make it spreadable. Carnauba waxes can come
in either a liquid or paste form.
Pros · Appearance and
ease of use. A Carnauba Wax gives your paint a deep, wet,
dark, rich shine and can also hide minor swirls. Carnauba
waxes are wipe on, wipe off products and have no cure time.
Carnauba wax differs from a Sealant because they sit on the
top of your paint instead of bonding to it. Since it's a wipe
on wipe off product it can take as little as 5-10 minutes
to wax your car. It is also very effective at slowing or stopping
bird poop and water spots from etching into the paint.
SYNTHETIC SEALANTS
A Sealant is made of synthetic polymers or acrylic that will
bond to the paint surface when applied and cured. This bonding
action gives sealants greater durability over Carnauba wax.
Pros · Durability. A
Sealant can last up to 6 months and more under good conditions.
They tend to be more reflective then a Carnauba, this will
help to make Metallic type paints "Pop"
TWO BUCKET METHOD
One bucket has the soapy water for washing, the other is clean
water for rinsing. It helps keep dirt and debris out of your
soap water bucket so you don't pick it back up and scratch
your car. It will also allow the soap to last longer.
Enhance the pleasure
of ownership and protect your investment
 The
Autoglym LifeShine system offers a unique and realistic opportunity
to keep your car in top condition for the lifetime of your
ownership. Specially treated surfaces maintain appearance
to give miles of pleasure and retain re-sale value.
With Autoglym LifeShine you can drive away from
the showroom confident in the knowledge that your new car
has been prepared using the finest products in the world.
And with a complementary LifeShine Care Kit, ongoing conditioning
is assured.
Benefits of the Autoglym LifeShine system will continue for
as long as you own your car, enhancing pride and pleasure
of ownership and future value.
LifeShine is currently available only in UK
and Ireland through authorised car dealerships.
The value of your car in years to come can depend
greatly on cosmetic condition
The Autoglym LifeShine system is unique in taking long-term
care of the cosmetic condition of your new car.
The way your car is cared for, from day one, will have significant
influence on maintaining its long term, top condition and
maximum re-sale value. It makes sense to ensure that both
your investment and pleasure of ownership are properly safeguarded.
Under the Autoglym LifeShine system special
care is taken by trained technicians to prepare your car to
the highest standards.
From bumper to bumper, inside and out, the finest Autoglym
treatments are used to prepare your new car for delivery to
you in pristine and protected condition.
Paintwork protection - Extra protection for
paintwork, upholstery, carpets and glass
All exterior paintwork is treated to a unique protective coating
to enhance shine and ensure maximum resistance to environmental
hazards, even the severest winter weather. The glossy water-repellent
coating is easier to keep clean and maintains a superb deep
gloss shine.
Upholstery protection - Extra protection for paintwork, upholstery,
carpets and glass
Upholstery (fabrics, leather) and carpets are treated with
a complex waterproof coating to seal out moisture and resist
staining. Accidental spillage simply beads on the surface,
whilst dust and sticky marks are easily removed.
Glass treatment - Extra protection for paintwork,
upholstery, carpets and glass
Extra care is taken to remove all pre-delivery protection
coatings from the windscreen and wiper system to ensure extra
smooth operation and clarity. The washer reservoir is charged
with a cleaning booster.
Care Kit
Once your car has been specially prepared, you will receive
an Autoglym LifeShine registration document and a complementary
LifeShine Care Kit for ongoing care. Keep your registration
document safe for the day when you may wish to impress a prospective
purchaser.
Detailing
Prices
MINI DETAIL - An Introduction to Detailing.
Prices from £80.00
- Pre-soak vehicle TFR applied to wheel arches,
door sills and boot shuts Rinse vehicle Wash vehicle using
two bucket method and new soft lambs wool wash mitts Rinse
vehicle Dry vehicle using microfibre drying towels Tyres
dressed Vehicle polished using most suitable product for
type/condition of paint All exterior glass polished All
exterior rubbers/plastics & chrome; re-dressed/polished
- Apply layer of a high quality wax to produce
a high durable finish to the paintwork
Once you have seen the benefit of detailing,
we are sure you will take advantage of our more sophisticated
packages.
PROTECTION / WINTER DETAIL
Prices from £220.00 Protecting your vehicle
for the winter has never been more important. Salt, road grime
and contaminates increase dramatically on our roads as the
weather gets colder. These can have a detrimental effect on
your car's paintwork, damaging it as well as tarnishing the
finish. Autocleanse-Detail will protect your vehicle's
paintwork during this time and will make it far easier to
keep clean.
- Pre-soak vehicle TFR applied to wheel arches,
door sills and boot shuts Rinse vehicle Wash vehicle using
two bucket method and new soft lambs wool wash mitts Clay
bar the whole vehicle to remove any embedded contaminants
Wash vehicle again using two bucket method and soft lambs
wool wash mitts Rinse vehicle Dry vehicle using microfibre
drying towels Tyres dressed Vehicle polished using most
suitable product for type/condition of paint All exterior
glass polished All exterior rubbers/plastics & chrome;
re-dressed/polished
- Apply 2 layers of a high quality wax to produce
a high durable finish to the paintwork
Platinum-DETAIL
Prices from £320 The Platinum - Detail
will protect your vehicle and make it look new again (and
better). Paint rejuvenation will bring back the depth and
gloss to your vehicle's paintwork, and have it looking its
best by removing up to 95% of light swirl marks and holograms.
Deeper marks may be left if it is deemed unsafe to try to
remove them due to the paint thickness.
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