FAQs

Answering your questions and providing additional information.

The ceramic coating we use is Pyramid Car Care. Different manufacturers have varied requirements. The ceramic coating/nano particles are microscopic. In simple terms, the coating is applied to the car using a carrier liquid (the stuff you actually see in the bottle). Most coatings use a water based formula, our coating is solvent based – which dries much, much faster allowing the chemical reaction with the paint to begin almost immediately. The coating can face the elements and get wet in just a few hours after application. 

The photographs and the reviews of our service should give you some confidence – but many do ask why we can offer car detailing services at such low costs. There are quite a lot of reasons, here are a few… – We’re happy with the income made made. We don’t feel the need to charge more, we are known for fair pricing.

The focus on the paint work. We don’t remove badges or wheels or clean inside wheel arches/suspension parts (a job that is thankless since it gets dirty again as soon as you drive). So that saves time. –

We employ (when required) staff that help wash & de-contaminate cars – freeing up time to focus on detailing, allowing more cars to completed. – The coatings used cure fast and don’t need to store them inside for days- meaning lower rent rates our premises – and more work can be brought in. – we don’t do interior valets, saving us time and saving you money

No, we pay our tax and VAT collected accurately and in full. Paying with cash wouldn’t make our prices lower. We don’t handle cash at the business at all. All deposits and card payments taken by machine at our premises are processed through one system, which is then connected to accounting software. Taking payments like this saves us time and therefore, saves you money.

No. we don’t offer such deals because…
– The prices charged are already as low as can be
– Whether it is two cars from the same person or two different customers, the time put aside in the diary, the amount of products used and my overheads remain the same.

Anything fixed by the polishing process is permanent. So, providing the damage doesn’t re-occur, then the shine gained from removing swirl marks and scratches should remain indefinitely.

Yes.Plenty of photographs, but here is one example.
 
 

It is card payment only

The prices show are for all sized cars (SUVs, Estates included) – extra charges apply to campers, pick up trucks, small vans etc

If you would like to make use of our polishing service with specific damage in mind, please get in-touch with images before booking for advice.

Yes. We are insured to work on and drive cars up to a value of £100,000

No. We don’t touch the interior at all. We wash all cars booked in as part of the whole process – but we don’t take bookings to wash cars or valet.

Definitely. Paintwork on a car can deteriorate for many reasons. A machine polish can permanently remove age related damage caused by sunlight fading (uv radiation) & oxidation-  these natural occurrences happen over many years and the paint is dull as a result. Damage inflicted by poor washing/abrasion (i.e scratches & swirl marks) can often be completely removed without the need for painting. Once a machine polish has restored the paint work, you should definitely look at protecting the paint going forward with a ceramic coating

Yes! Provided they are not too deep (too deep is when the scratch has penetrated down past the top, thickest layer of paint- the clear coat). So the vast majority of age related marks, wash swirls can be permanently removed as if they were never there. Deeper scratches can sometimes be completely removed or reduced in appearance by machine polishing. 

But don’t take our word for it …

See what our customers are saying

Recently I bought a Mazda MX5 and while the condition of the car is generally good with low mileage for the age I was disappointed with the condition of the bodywork. The previous owner cared for the car and looked after it but a close look of the paintwork revealed swirls and small scratches almost everywhere. Having done some online research I contacted Machine Polishing and got really useful advice on what the best treatment would be for the car to restore it to pretty much as new condition. It was this helpful approach as much as the work itself that I really appreciated as, for someone new to the world of restoration old cars, it can all feel a bit daunting. I would have no hesitation at all in recommending this company the quality of the work speaks for itself. My MX5 is now gleaming and everyone who sees it remarks on the amazing transformation. Go do it you won't regret it.
Neil C.
09:30 08 Mar 23
I submitted an enquiry with Ross on a Sunday morning. He called me that very day. Gave me very fair advice on what I should be considering (work on car) and I was booked in. 1 or2 stage polish (TBD on inspection) and 5 year ceramic.
Ross clearly takes great pride in his work and this comes across, in abundance, through his professional finish. Second no no one! A master of his craft.
Cannot reccomend enough!
Richard H.
08:54 08 Mar 23
I submitted an enquiry with Ross on a Sunday morning. He called me that very day. Gave me very fair advice on what I should be considering (work on car) and I was booked in. 1 or2 stage polish (TBD on inspection) and 5 year ceramic.Ross clearly takes great pride in his work and this comes across, in abundance, through his professional finish. Second no no one! A master of his craft.Cannot reccomend enough!
Richard H.
08:53 08 Mar 23
Ross and the team did a great job on my new car with the new car package excellent price would 100%use again
Peter Henry M.
09:13 13 Feb 23
Ross and the team did a great job on my new car with the new car package excellent price would 100% use again.
Peter M.
09:05 13 Feb 23
I have done the polishing and ceramic coating for my car from them. Very happy customer , Ross and team have done a fantastic job ! Highly recommend!
Safeer A.
22:04 12 Feb 23
I have done the polishing and ceramic coating for my car from them. Very happy customer , Ross and team have done a fantastic job ! Highly recommend!
Safeer A.
22:00 12 Feb 23
I had the new car package done last week and results are totally amazing.My car ( Kia sportage ) was only a week old but when I got it back from Ross it looked better than when I picked it up from the dealerFirst class kid and would totally recommend 👍
john M.
14:50 12 Feb 23

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