Services
Shine On Auto Detailing will happily tailor a detail exactly how you want it, to suit your needs and budget. To help give you an idea of what’s typically involved for the three most popular areas to address (Exterior, Interior and Engine) the information below sets out what would be covered as standard, along with a guide to how it’s charged.
The prices represent a Protection Detail, without any paint correction (i.e. swirl/scratch removal), using the Chemical Guys range for finishing products. For an upgrade to a Swissvax detail, the supplemental prices are below, and depend on which wax you choose to finish with.
Paint correction jobs are charged extra at £30 per hour and the time take will depend on the individual car, both its condition at the start and the hardness of the paint. For example, a car with severe defects with very hard paint will take longer to correct. As an example, a medium sized car like a VW Golf or BMW 3-Series in average condition takes on average 6-7 hours to complete the correction work stage. A big car in poor condition might take considerably longer. We know every car is different, so please get in touch to discuss your particular requirements and let us quote you.
Treatments
Exterior Only Protection Detail
- Exterior bodywork, together with door and boot shuts treated with a citrus based pre-wash, then rinsed. Tar spots will be removed from lower panels.
- Exterior is then carefully hand washed, rinsed and dried with a soft microfibre drying towel.
- Where necessary, further cleaning is carried out using either chemical paint cleaner or automotive clay to remove contaminants bonded to the paint such as tar, brake dust, metal fragments and industrial fallout.
- Wheels, tyres, and arches cleaned before being dressed with suitable products, including a sealant on alloy wheels to help resist brake dust from sticking.
- An acrylic glaze is used to prepare the paint for the application of a wax or sealant, improving the depth and wetness of the paint colour in the process.
- Exterior glass cleaned, plastic and rubber trim dressed, metal polished.
*Finally a high quality wax or sealant is applied, depending on your specific requirements and vehicle colour. This includes door and boot shuts.
In the case of a Swissvax detail (subject to an extra supplement, dependant on choice of wax used), all products used are from the Swissvax range.
Exterior and Interior Protection Detail
As Exterior detail, plus the following.
- Vacuum interior, including boot, and remove any litter.
- All plastic trim, and vents dusted, then cleaned and dressed where appropriate.
- Leather upholstery (where fitted) cleaned and conditioned.
- Glass cleaned, including interior mirrors.
Exterior, Interior and Engine Detail
As Exterior and Interior detail, plus:
- Engine bay degreased and rinsed, including bonnet shuts and slam panel.
- All plastics dressed using a non-greasy product that will help to prevent fading cracking of plastic & rubber components.
Pricing
| Vehicle Size | Exterior Only | Exterior & Interior | Exterior, Interior & Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | £120 | £150 | £170 |
| Medium | £140 | £170 | £190 |
| Large | £160 | £190 | £210 |
| Very Large/4×4/People Carrier | £180 | £220 | £240 |
Where paint correction via machine polishing is necessary to remove swirls and scratches, this will charged at an additional £25 per hour.
Extra supplement for Swissvax:
An ordinary “polish” simply polishes a paint surface shiny while the lower layers of paint get dryer and “starve”. Swissvax restores valuable oils of the original paint finish. These essential oils, such as cinnamon, avocado and vanilla, used as carriers for the wax, give these products their wonderful aromas and create a swirl-free gloss. In fact it is this exclusive formula which creates a glow that goes beyond normal perceptions of “shiny”.
Each Swissvax container is still blended and poured by hand. The rare, natural ingredients used in Swissvax do not allow an industrial production. The same standards are applied to all Swissvax products, whether it be trim dressings, leather cleaner, rubber seal feed, they are all made to perform way beyond the alternatives.
| Vehicle Size | Saphir | Best of Show | Divine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small / Medium | £30 | £50 | £100 |
| Large / Very Large | £50 | £70 | £120 |
All prices based on being within 20 miles of RG26 postcode (using Google Maps). Beyond this, a charge of 25 pence per mile will be made for the round trip, less 40 miles.
Please note all prices stated here are a guide only and are subject to change.
Payment is to be made upon completion of the work, without exception, unless previously agreed otherwise. We are happy to accept cash or a cheque.
A deposit of £50 is required to secure your booking. This can be paid by cheque made payable to ‘Shine On’, or if you wish to pay by credit/debit card, an invoice will be emailed to you which can be paid following the instructions through Google Checkout. In the instance of a cancellation made no later than 7 days before the appointment, a full refund will be offered. Within 7 days, no refund will be made. If your booking is cancelled due to bad weather, we will endeavour to rebook you as a priority for another day convenient to yourself. If a satisfactory date cannot be found, we will refund your deposit in full.
Testimonials
“I know its your job and your paid for it but thanks again for bringing the car up to the standard that I really wanted. This was the first time I’ve ever had anything detailed but it wont be the last thats for sure!”
