Ride Revive Detailing Services
What is Detailing? Detailing is a term used to describe advanced valeting techniques which require specialist equipment, products and operator skills / knowledge to achieve an outstandingly turned out, eye catching, better than new, show winning car that is protected from the elements, regardless of the its age or condition.
The main goals of detailing are typically beautification and protection, but also cover minor paintwork repair, surface restoration and paintwork enhancement. Detailing also covers areas of a car that are usually ignored in standard valeting such as the engine, engine bay, wheels, wheel arches, soft tops, trims and chrome work.
Ride Revive offers set details but can also tailor them to your own requirements - see below for further information.
Below are some terms and techniques associated with detailing.
Wax & Sealant Application
Waxes and paint sealants are non abrasive products that when applied correctly enhance the paintwork and protect it from harmful contamenants such as winter road salt. Applying either of them gives a greater depth of shine and increases protection that last for months.
A standard or full valet can be upgraded by having a high quality wax or sealant professionally applied to your car's freshly polished paintwork, creating a deeper, longer lasting finish and giving added protection.
Clay barring is a method used to prepare a car's paintwork prior to polishing and wax application. The specialist clay removes any contaminants that are still present on the surface of the paintwork after the vehicle has been washed, such as tar, over-spray, tree sap and brake dust. This method involves passing the lubricated clay over the paintwork, lifting off the contaminants exposing clean paintwork which can be polished and waxed.
Generalised to these four categories:
- Oxidised & faded paintwork correction
Occurring to the paintwork of mainly older or higher mileage cars due to oxidisation of unprotected paintwork, red and white cars are particularly prone to this, paintwork appears dull, faded and rough to touch - red cars can look quite pink.
Swirl marks are typically caused by automated car washes or poor washing and polishing techniques which almost looks like a spider's web in direct sunlight.
- Minor scratches & scuff correction
Minor scratches and scuffs can be permanantly removed by using specialised techniques, products and equipment without the need to apply paint.
Ride Revive is able to dramatically transform the appearance of the paintwork of both new and used cars. This is achieved by firstly preparing the paintwork (see clay barring above) followed by stages of polishing using different grades of polish from aggressive to fine depending on the condition of the paintwork, removing defects and creating a 'mirror like' surface. The final stage of the process is to protect the finish plus giving an extra 'wow' factor by applying at least one coat of quality wax or sealant. See Ride Revive's set details below.
Ride Revive Exterior Details
Bronze Detail
Winter Protection Detail / New Car Protection Detail / Paintwork Enhancement Detail for cars with good condition paintwork.
- The car is thoroughly washed including the wheels and then towel dried.
- Tar spots are removed from paintwork.
- Paintwork is clay barred.
- Either a paint sealant or our 'house wax' is applied to the paintwork.
£80.00 cars / £95.00 for 4x4s & MPVs
Silver Detail Winter Protection Detail / Paintwork Enhancement Detail for cars with minor paintwork defects.
- The car is thoroughly washed including the wheels and then towel dried.
- Tar spots are removed from paintwork.
- Paintwork is clay barred.
- A paint cleaner polish is used to prepare the surface for wax application.
- Wheel arches and the tyres are dressed.
£110.00 cars / £125.00 4x4s & MPVs
Gold Detail Winter Protection Detail / Paintwork Enhancement Detail for cars with poor condition paintwork.
- Tar spots are removed from paintwork.
- Paintwork is clay barred.
- A cutting polish is used with a random orbital dual action polishing machine, to correct paintwork defects.
- A paint cleaner polish is used to prepare the surface for wax application, this also removes any remaining swirl marks or fine scratches.
£130.00 cars / £145.00 4x4s & MPVs
Prices will increase in the event of the cars paintwork being in poor condition.
Alloy Wheel Detailing
Before Treatment (click on the pictures for more information) After Treatment
Other Services Available - Paintwork protection Detail
- New car protection Detail - can be carried out at the dealership prior to collection/delivery of the car.
- Fabric & Vinyl soft top renovation - cleaning, re-waterproofing, re-colouring & perspex window renovation
- Engine/engine bay cleaning & Detailing
- Upholstery & carpet protectant (scotchguard) application
- Leather seats deep cleaned, treated & protected
- One-to-one Valeting / Detailing tuition
- Free Valeting & Detailing advice
- Car show / Exhibition / Photo shoot / Magazine preparation
