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.
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.
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
Please note, these prices do not including paint correction.
| 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 |
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 |
Paint Correction
In most cases, a car can benefit from machine polishing to correct the paintwork. That means using a suitable abrasive polish to gently reduce or remove the swirls, scratches and oxidation that detract from the potentially beautiful finish on your car. Every car is different, and the price to carry out this work will depend on the make of car, year of manufacture, paint colour and it’s current condition. In an ideal world I would like to view every car to quote it first, but thanks to the distances involved often being rather large, this simply isn’t practical.
So, when you get in touch for a quote, have a good look at your car and decide which would best describe it. Try to be as honest as possible, I am occasionally faced with a situation where a car is described as having ‘just a few light swirls’, and quoted accordingly, but arrive to find it much, much worse! Not only can this effect the time taken to complete the job, but it may well effect the price too.
Again, every car is different so I will discuss this with you when supplying a quote. As a guide, paint correction details start from as little as £300.
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!”
