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Get 15% off Car Detailing and Ceramic Coating services with your brand new 24 or 74 plate vehicle 

15% off Car Detailing Solihull

Our mobile car detailing services allow us to come to you, offering you detailing services that are both convenient and high quality.

15% off Car Detailing Solihull

Your car will be shining like never before once it has been detailed by one of Solihull’s best car detailers, The Car Valet Guy. To book, simply call 07870 118778. Alternatively you can fill in our online form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. 

New Car Protection and Ceramic Coating at The Car Valet Guy in Sutton Coldfield

New Car Detailing with
Ceramic Coating

Prices from:
£400
£ 340
  • New Cars Under 1,000 Miles
  • Detailed Wash & Decontamination
  • Gloss Enhancement
  • Interior Vacuum
  • 3 Year Ceramic Coating
Single Stage Machine Polish and Ceramic Coating at The Car Valet Guy in Sutton Coldfield

Single Stage Polish with
Ceramic Coating

Prices from:
£500
£ 425
  • Used Cars
  • Detailed Wash & Decontamination
  • Clay Barring
  • Single Stage Machine Polish
  • 2 Year Ceramic Coating
Two Stage Machine Polish and Ceramic Coating at The Car Valet Guy in Sutton Coldfield

Two Stage Polish with
Ceramic Coating

Prices from:
£650
£ 552
  • Used Cars
  • Detailed Wash & Decontamination
  • Clay Barring
  • Single Stage Machine Polish
  • 2 Year Ceramic Coating

Ceramic Coating Products

The most popular Ceramic Coating products available at The Car Valet Guy, for our car detailing services in Solihull. If you have a preferred Ceramic Coating product or brand in mine Including any Ceramic Coatings not listed below, please let us know when you enquire and we will source those ceramic coatings for you. These are the products we use most and recommended.

Pyramid Car Care Ceramic Coating

Lifetime Protection

Performance PPL Ceramic Coating

7 Year Protection

Infinity Wax Ceramic Coatings

1, 2 & 5 Year Protection Options

Ceramic Coating Add Ons

Ceramic Coating is not just for paintwork! You can also increase your vehicle’s protection with our Ceramic Coating add ons, including Wheels, Glass and Interior Coatings.

Wheels Ceramic Coating

Glass Ceramic Coating

Interior
Protection

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FAQs

We’ve answered some of the most popular questions about car detailing services below. 

If you have any questions, please call 07870 118778 or email bookings@thecarvaletguy.com.

What is Car Detailing Solihull?

Car detailing is an in-depth cleaning and restoration process that focuses on both the interior and exterior of a car to achieve a showroom finish. Unlike a regular car wash, which merely cleans dirt from surfaces, detailing involves a meticulous step-by-step process to ensure that every component of the vehicle looks its best and functions optimally.

Key Benefits of Car Detailing Services

  1. Enhanced Appearance: Car detailing brings paint, trims, and upholstery back to life, restoring original colours and enhancing them to like new again.
  2. Improved Resale Value: A well-maintained vehicle can fetch a higher resale price and make it easier to sell. Have you ever bought a dirty car? 
  3. Longevity: Regular car detailing in combination with advanced protection products like Ceramic Coating and Paint Protection Film can slow down the aging of a car by reducing the risk of scratches, chips, swirl marks, dulling, fading, etching and more.
  4. Safety: A clean exterior ensures clear vision while driving. Properly cleaned headlights can improve nighttime vision, while a clean interior can improve air quality.
  5. Protection: Car Detailers like The Car Valet Guy often recommend waxes, sealants, ceramic coating and PPF to defend the car against UV rays, acidic bird droppings, road salts, loose stones and gravel as well as other damaging elements.

Pain Points That Car Detailing Services Solve

  1. Stains and Odors: Detailers are trained and experienced at removing stubborn stains and odors from the interior,
  2. Swirl Marks and Scratches: Over time, your car’s paint can develop swirl marks, minor scratches, and oxidation. Detailers can remove and rectify these unsightly stains on your paintwork or protect against them with Ceramic Coating and Paint Protection Film.
  3. Fading and Dullness: UV rays, pollutants, and general wear can make your car’s paint look dull. Detailing brings back the shine and luster.
  4. Wheels and Brakes Dust: The accumulation of brake dust can corrode and damage your wheels. Detailing ensures they’re clean, polished, and protected.
  5. Difficult Areas: Vents, buttons, and tight spaces can accumulate dust and grime. Professional detailers have the tools and expertise to reach and clean these hard-to-access areas.

Why choose Professional Car Detailing Services?

While DIY car cleaning can be cost-effective, it might not achieve the same level of cleanliness and protection that professional car detailing services offer. Professionals like The Car Valet Guy are trained to use advanced tools, products and techniques to achieve the best results for each car. Rather than applying a blanket solution to every car which is common with regular car washes.

Car detailing is not just about keeping your car clean – it’s about maintaining and protecting your investment.

A regular detailing session can rejuvenate your car, enhance its aesthetic appeal, improve its functionality, and even add to its resale value. By addressing specific pain points that regular cleaning might miss, professional car detailing services provide a comprehensive solution for those who want their vehicles to look and function at their best.

What is Machine Polishing?

Machine polishing, often referred to as paint correction or paint enhancement, is a highly skilled process of removing imperfections in a car’s paintwork by polishing the surface with a combination of machine polishing tools, polishing pads and polishing compounds. 

Machine polishing is much more than a just “buffing” the paint.

It requires training, experience, an eye for detail and precision, as well as in in-depth understanding of automotive paint systems because no 2 cars are the same. 

Types of Machine Polishing

  1. Single Stage Polish: This is a straightforward process where a singular polishing compound and pad are used to enhance the paint’s clarity and gloss. It’s perfect for nearly new cars or vehicles with light swirls or for paint that just needs a quick revamp. However, it might not address deeper scratches or more pronounced defects and swirl marks, which are common with used cars.

  2. Two Stage Polish: A two-stage polish involves first using a cutting compound to address visible imperfections, followed by a finer polishing compound to refine the finish and boost the paint’s shine. This method is suited for cars with moderate paint imperfections.

  3. Multi Stage Polish: As the name suggests, this method involves multiple steps and products. It starts with a heavy cutting compound for deeper scratches and defects and moves progressively to finer compounds until achieving a mirror-like finish. It’s the most comprehensive process and is ideal for vehicles with severe paint issues or for those looking for the highest level of finish.

Paint Enhancement vs. Paint Correction:

Paint Enhancement:

  • Aims at boosting the overall appearance of the vehicle’s paint.
  • Often involves a single stage polish.
  • Primarily focuses on improving gloss and shine rather than addressing every imperfection.
  • It’s quicker and more cost-effective than full paint correction but might leave some defects unaddressed.

Paint Correction:

  • A detailed process aimed at rectifying paint imperfections such as swirls, scratches, oxidation, and holograms.
  • Typically requires a two-stage polish or multi-stage polish to achieve the desired results.
  • Time-intensive and might be pricier, but the results are superior and more long-lasting.

Why Seek a Professional Car Polishing Service?

Machine polishing might seem straightforward, but it’s a delicate art. Different paints have varying hardness levels, and an incorrect technique or product choice can lead to further damage. As professionals, we:

  • Assess the Paint: Before starting, we examine the paint depth and its overall condition.
  • Use the Right Tools: Professional-grade polishers, pads, and compounds ensure optimal results.
  • Guarantee Consistent Results: Our expertise ensures uniform pressure and motion, avoiding holograms or buffer trails.
  • Protect the Vehicle: After polishing, we often apply sealants or protective coatings to maintain the finish.

In conclusion, if you’re considering revitalizing your vehicle’s appearance, entrusting it to a professional detailer is a wise choice. With our knowledge, experience, and the right tools, we can transform your car to a showroom finish, ensuring its beauty is preserved for years to come.

What’s The Difference Between Detailing and Valeting?

Car detailing and valeting are terms often used interchangeably, especially in different parts of the world. However, while both processes focus on cleaning and maintaining vehicles, they differ in depth, technique, and purpose. Here’s a breakdown of the distinctions:

Car Detailing:

  1. Depth: Detailing is a more comprehensive and in-depth process. It not only focuses on cleaning but also on restoring and protecting the vehicle.

  2. Techniques: Car detailing often involves specialized processes such as paint correction, ceramic coating application, deep interior cleaning, and more.

  3. Purpose: The goal of detailing is to restore a vehicle to its near-showroom condition. It addresses minor scratches, swirls, and other imperfections in the paint, reconditions the interior, and generally revives the car’s overall appearance.

  4. Duration: Given its thorough nature, detailing can take several hours to a couple of days, depending on the package chosen.

  5. Cost: Typically, detailing services are more expensive due to the specialized products used and the intensive labor involved.

Valeting

  1. Depth: Valeting is generally less intensive than detailing. It focuses on routine cleaning tasks to maintain a car’s appearance.

  2. Techniques: Valeting involves standard cleaning methods, such as washing the exterior, vacuuming the interior, window cleaning, and perhaps a quick wax or polish application.

  3. Purpose: The main aim of valeting is to keep a vehicle clean and presentable on a regular basis. It doesn’t dive as deep into restoration as detailing does.

  4. Duration: A typical valet service can be completed in a shorter timeframe, often within an hour or two.

  5. Cost: Valeting services tend to be less expensive than detailing due to their less intensive nature.

Think of valeting as routine maintenance and detailing as a deep restoration.

Valeting is like your regular check-up at the doctor, while detailing is a more comprehensive health evaluation. Both have their place in car care, with valeting being more frequent and detailing being an occasional but thorough treatment. If you want a quick spruce-up, valeting is your go-to. However, if you’re looking to truly rejuvenate your vehicle and address specific concerns, detailing is the way to go.

What Detailing products do you use? 

  1. pH Balanced Car Shampoos: To ensure a gentle yet effective clean without damaging the car’s paintwork or protective layers.
  2. Microfiber Towels and Mitts: These help prevent swirl marks and scratches while offering a lint-free finish.
  3. Alloy Wheel Cleaners: These products are formulated to safely remove brake dust, road grime, and other contaminants from wheels.
  4. Tar and Bug Removers: Specialized products to remove stubborn residues without damaging the paint.
  5. Clay Bars: Used for a deep clean and to remove contaminants from paintwork.
  6. Polishes and Compounds: For correcting minor paint imperfections and enhancing the car’s shine.
  7. High-Quality Waxes and Sealants: To provide protection to the paintwork, giving it a glossy finish while guarding against environmental damages.
  8. Interior Cleaners and Conditioners: These can be for fabrics, plastics, or leather interiors, ensuring all surfaces are clean and conditioned.
  9. Glass Cleaners: Ensuring maximum visibility and a streak-free finish on windows.
  10. Tyre Dressings: Used to give tires a fresh, glossy look while protecting against cracking and fading.
  11. Engine Degreasers: To safely and effectively clean the engine bay.
  12. Air Fresheners: To leave the car smelling pleasant after the valeting process.
  13. Eco-Friendly Products: Many valeting services are opting for green products that are biodegradable and less harmful to the environment.

If you’re interested in specific brands or products, send us a message. I can offer recommendations, detailed demonstrations and training on how best to maintain your car. 

What is Ceramic Coating?

Ceramic coating is a liquid polymer that is professionally applied by hand to the exterior of a vehicle. The coating chemically bonds with the factory paint, creating a protective layer on the surface. Once bonded, it provides a robust shield against a variety of external contaminants and minor scratches.

Here are some benefits of ceramic coating:

  1. Durability: Unlike wax which may need frequent reapplications, a high-quality ceramic coating can last several years depending on conditions and maintenance.

  2. Protection: It acts as a strong protective barrier against UV rays, preventing oxidation and fading. It also repels water (hydrophobic effect), making it harder for contaminants like mud, bird droppings, and tree sap to stick to the surface.

  3. Enhanced Look: Ceramic coatings give the vehicle a deep, rich gloss, enhancing its natural paint job.

  4. Easier Cleaning: As contaminants find it harder to stick to the surface, cleaning your car becomes much more effortless. Most times, a simple wash will have your vehicle shining as if it’s just come out of our detailing shop!

  5. Cost-Effective: While the upfront cost might seem a tad higher than regular waxes or sealants, in the long run, ceramic coatings can be more cost-effective due to their longevity and the reduced need for regular maintenance.

However, while ceramic coatings are fantastic, they are not invincible. They can’t protect against heavy scratches, dings, or chips. For those types of concerns, paint protection film might be a better option, which we also offer here at The Car Valet Guy.

To summarize, think of ceramic coating as a premium wax alternative—a semi-permanent, high-quality shield with better protection and longer-lasting results.

If you’re considering getting a ceramic coating for your vehicle or have more questions, don’t hesitate, send us a message. We’d love to chat and help you make the best decision for your car.