I am leaving the car in on Tuesday 12.08.14 to be detailed (inside and out) and coated.

 

(I am leaving the car with them for a few days)

 

Will post pictures of it when done.

 

Have they given you details of the detailing process and what sort of coating you are getting.

I guess if the word used is coating you are probably looking at Quartz/SiO2 type.

I'd be really interested to hear how much info you got on the process beforehand, cost and the results after.

Guys, not trying to be funny here, but what is detailing?

Perfectly good question.

 

Detailing is the performance of thorough cleaning, restoration, and finishing of a vehicle, both inside and out, to produce a show-quality level of detail.

 

Some great info can be found on Polished Bliss website: http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/car-care-advice.html

Detailing involves a professional clean of the car inside and out. As well as the standard wash and dry the paint gets special attention which includes clay barring, paint correction (polishing) to remove any marring or swirls and the the application of protection in the form of waxes and sealant.

Perfectly good question.

 

 

 

 

Some great info can be found on Polished Bliss website: http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/car-care-advice.html

 

 

Detailing involves a professional clean of the car inside and out. As well as the standard wash and dry the paint gets special attention which includes clay barring, paint correction (polishing) to remove any marring or swirls and the the application of protection in the form of waxes and sealant.

 

So we're talking about valeting then (aka cleaning and polishing).

 

Rip Van Stinkel strikes again.

 

Must give that stone I've been sleeping under a good polishing, sorry detailing.

Detailing is taking the valeting/cleaning/polishing aspect a stage further, or in some cases, 2 or 3 stages further.

 

It's not just a case of valeting - take for instance, polishing the bodywork this will include removing swirls on bodywork caused by improper washing; washing doesn't just involve chucking a sponge and some water on - two bucket method invariably etc.

 

The list goes on!

And typically how much £ is an inside and out detailing package and how long does it take, assuming you've got a tidy car but nothing immaculate?

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You can spend as little as £100 or thousands.... it all comes down to who’s doing it (a mate doing it outside vs a pro who is fully insured and really knows his stuff), the products used and how perfect you want it.

 

Budget £200 upwards for a pro to do it.

 

Timescale, again half a day to a full week!

Detailing is what they call valeting in the U.S. but detailing here is more the next level and beyond of valeting. It's essentially about the detail from how you wash the car all the way to the protection of it with a wax, sealant or coating. It's the difference from washing your face with soap and water to going for a facial at a fancy beauticians. Looking after and maintaining your vehicle with what you've got to the very best you can. 

Detailing is taking the valeting/cleaning/polishing aspect a stage further, or in some cases, 2 or 3 stages further.

 

It's not just a case of valeting - take for instance, polishing the bodywork this will include removing swirls on bodywork caused by improper washing; washing doesn't just involve chucking a sponge and some water on - two bucket method invariably etc.

 

The list goes on!

  

You can spend as little as £100 or thousands.... it all comes down to who’s doing it (a mate doing it outside vs a pro who is fully insured and really knows his stuff), the products used and how perfect you want it.

 

Budget £200 upwards for a pro to do it.

 

Timescale, again half a day to a full week!

  

Detailing is what they call valeting in the U.S. but detailing here is more the next level and beyond of valeting. It's essentially about the detail from how you wash the car all the way to the protection of it with a wax, sealant or coating. It's the difference from washing your face with soap and water to going for a facial at a fancy beauticians. Looking after and maintaining your vehicle with what you've got to the very best you can.

So we're talking about valeting then (aka cleaning and polishing).

(ducks)

No seriously guys, thanks for replies. This is obviously a very serious field in its own right (just one I've never been part of).

With regards to the cost, a good job takes time and so costs money.

Looking forward to seeing the before and after pictures of SuperbIRL142's car now!

See

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/forum/8-styling-and-car-care/

 

and weep!

See

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/forum/8-styling-and-car-care/

 

and weep!

 

Yip, had a quick peruse there, not much I haven't done before and have the garage full of half used bottles to prove it!

 

Thought detailing involved some sort of magic techniques, proceess or gear!    

 

So, been there, done that never called it detailing though.

 

Looking forward to seeing the finished result even more now (to compare to my own amateur efforts)

 

Detailing taken to the max http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1295926/Britains-expensive-car-wash-takes-month-charges-7-200-clean-luxury-motors.html

 

You can book your car in here http://www.elitedetailing.co.uk/

Edited 11 August, 201411 yr by cnc

Yip, had a quick peruse there, not much I haven't done before and have the garage full of half used bottles to prove it

Actually photo's of before and after's would do a better job

Then we can judge if your techniques are magic

..........or just a bit of valeting

Actually photo's of before and after's would do a better job

Then we can judge if your techniques are magic

..........or just a bit of valeting

 

Hi Sparkly

 

defo. just a bit of valeting!

 

I realise now that there is another level to car cleaning that I don't go to and a level of product that I don't stretch to either.

 

TBH  as someone who has a wife, young family, home and gardens to maintain and enjoys a bit of cycling I'm not likely to either.

 

I do like my car to look good though so would wash, chamois, tyre dress, hoover and dust down the interior every week usually with a polish every now and again if the weather's good and I've the inclination and time.

 

And since my car is used every day (20K P.A.) it would break my heart to go to the lenghts you specialists go to and not get more than a day or two of it being super shiny (it rains a lot here!).

 

But we're all on the same (car cleaning) curve, some are just on a different (steeper!) part of it than I am (like most topics on here).

 

And hey, we all know what amateur efforts like mine look like, pretty good really but I am genuinely looking forward to seeing the professional results as I know I don't have the skills, tools and time to get there.

 

Happy Detailing

Edited 13 August, 201411 yr by Stinker

There's a member on here called Baker21 he details cars, lives near Oxford iirc and if you look back in the MK1 section he had this uber immaculate gold MK1 that he'd also Gucci'd.

 

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=83829

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/279902-baker21s-superb-ownership-ends/?hl=%2Bbaker21#entry3323123

Edited 13 August, 201411 yr by Supurbia

I think it's a misconception that detailing isn't for all. I am often not fussed about the state of my car unless there is a reason to show it off. Leaving a car dirty a few days is less of a problem than obsessive compulsive washing with bad technique. For me I get pleasure from the transformation. I get most excited when a friend brings over a car that is really neglected, because I know how amazed they will be when it comes up like new.

I am often time strapped due to family and kids, friends and hobbies/social life.

The beauty is often finding that set of products that allow you to spend a day sorting out your car so it looks fantastic but then go on to be durable enough to preserve that look for month after month, requiring only a weekly 30minute maintenance wash.

If we all spent 12 hours on our cars ever three days, we'd all be broke and single.

Instead only some of us are

Hi guys

 

Just back and picked up the car:

 

        

 

you can the initial pictures of the car when I picked it up here

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/user/116896-superbirl142/ (in the gallery section)

 

the car is one month old now. (and it has 6100 kms on it) (3790 miles) (ouch)

 

The coating I got was Opti Coat Pro www.opti-coat.com (not Opti Coat 2.0) the difference is explained here (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1519935)

 

There are not too many detailers that are certified in this in Ireland.

 

It looks a great job so far

 

The cost:

 

I got the entire car done , All paint work , even inside the door jams, the windows and the sunroof. The carpets and interior were also treated with stain resistant stuff , The Wheels were also done inside and out !! In Euro , 450.00 .

 

I left it with the detailer for 1 week. I believe it took 2.5 days altogether (ish)

 

I had also supplied a rear bumper protector and wind deflectors and the guy fitted these also.

 

As requested by a few of ye, this work was done by Spirit Detailing

https://www.facebook.com/spirit.detailing
http://www.spiritdetailing.com/

 

Hopefully it will be worth the hassle and the money

Looks a very nice job!  6100kms in a month.....won't be long until its first service so!

feck , I know :(

actually in 4.5 weeks : (I was away for a week)

 

first service at 15000 kms

Wow, super shiny. Only time will tell if it's been worth it though, if it lasts that is. Having said that the stain resistant treatments are expensive in themselves and will be worth that alone if they prevent a ruined interior due to some catastrophe down the line. Lovely car btw.

Nice car, looks like a quality detailing job and good to see you are happy with the results! 

Have they given you details of the detailing process and what sort of coating you are getting.

I guess if the word used is coating you are probably looking at Quartz/SiO2 type.

I'd be really interested to hear how much info you got on the process beforehand, cost and the results after.

 

Hi Sparkly

 

A certain amount of ironic word eating required here (by me).

 

I bought my Superb about a six weeks ago and washed it a couple of times at the start but with being on holidays lately (with the car) it wasn't washed for 2/3 weeks and had got pretty grimey. On washing I was amazed at how easily the dirt came off and how smooth the paint still is underneath. I expected things to be getting a bit stcky after a month or so from buying the car (was valeted/detailed :p before I collected it) but no, really silky and not even a tar spot behind the front wheels.

 

Am I missing a trick here? Could there be a coating of summit hi-tech on the paintwork?

 

Or maybe it was done with a clay bar and buff before polishing, would this give the same effect?

 

 

'Twas only a matter of time before my ignorance came blazing through!  :yes: