New Car Detail
- All wheels removed & cleaned along with all wheel arches & suspension/braking components.
- Wheels are replaced then ‘snow foam’ is applied.
- Vehicle is then rinsed, shampooed & dried.
- Bodywork is then ‘clay barred’ & any tar spots are removed. Area is then treated.
- A pre-wax cleaner is applied to the vehicle
- Vehicle waxed and/or coated.
- All glass is then cleaned inside and out.
- UV protection is applied to all plastics & rubbers.
- Wheels are sealed and tyres are dressed.
Ceramic Coating
3-5 Years Protection – A ceramic coating is state-of-the-art protection that is highly resistant to scratches, whilst protecting your paintwork from the elements, such as road salt. It also provides high amounts of gloss levels.
Our coatings are hydrophobic and offer fantastic water beading and water repellent properties, which in effect means it literally cleans itself (making it much easier to clean). Unlike many sealant packages, once applied, no more waxing will be required.
Paint Correction Detail
This is a 2 stage detail designed to remove 75-85% of all surface defects including oxidation and some heavier scratches that a 1 stage polish may be unable to remove. The process begins with a first stage medium-strong cut compound to remove defects and is then followed by a second polishing stage to refine the paintwork and increase gloss levels.
The rate for a stage 2 correction can vary depending on car but we will consult with each customer to provide a more accurate expectation.
Protection Detail
A protective detail which includes a deep clean suited for vehicles that require no paint correction and to help improve the overall appearance leaving your car with a gloss and silky finish.
This ‘deep-clean’ service is the foundation of detailing, stripping back contaminants on the surface, enhancing the gloss levels on the paintwork and protecting the exterior against the elements.
Enhancement Detail
This detail is suited best for cars, previously detailed at some stage of their life and/or new cars before the application of paint protection film or ceramic coating. If your car has been used regularly and exposed to the elements, it would be better suited for a stage 2/3 detail.
Surface scratches and light marring will let down a vehicles appearance and leave a dull, hazy finish. The enhancement detail is designed to enhance the gloss, clarity and depth of your paintwork through the use of mild abrasives and a foam finishing pad. This will remove a bulk of the swirling and present your car with a glossier finish.
The FRSH Detail
This is the ultimate detail for those who want there paintwork flawless and absolutely defect free. This detail eliminates severe swirls, medium to deeper scratches with the use of wet sanding. A variety of abrasive sand paper is used to re-level the paint surface and eliminate any orange peel.
The vehicle then undergoes 4-5 stages of machine polishing to achieve a sharp reflection with a smooth surface. This detail normally achieves 99% paint correction. We leave nothing untouched with this detail includes the exterior trims, interior, engine bay so your car is better than new.
Ultimate Detail
This service delivers paintwork perfection; more times leaving the paintwork in better condition than when collected from the showroom. We use various method and multiple machine passes to safely remove heavy defects such as deep scratches, bird etchings and sanding marks. This detail is perfect for the car that requires a second lease of life. The ultimate detail normally takes 4+ days dependant on the vehicles condition and normally offers around 90-95% correction.
Please note: This will not fix scratches that have gone the lacquer or stone chips.
VIP Wash/ Maintenance Detail
An entry level package for our regular customers to keep their cars looking the best all year round. This is a starting point detail to freshen up your vehicles appearance . An important factor in keeping your car looking great for a long time is the correct methods of care and maintenance.
After having your vehicle detailed, waxed, ceramic coated or protected with PPF, we recommend regularly hand washing your car to keep it looking its best. We understand not everybody has the time to wash their car themselves, so we offer aftercare services to keep your car looking awesome all year round.
Full Package Specifics
We offer a range of packages covering all available options. You can choose a detailing package from the options below or build your own bespoke bundle. If you live in Kent, London or the Home Counties, get in touch to book your FREE consultation
Prices from £500 - Our New Car Paint Protection Detail is specifically designed to ensure your new vehicle begins its life in the best possible way and is fully protected over time. We safely prepare your new vehicle at our Kent studio in the way that it deserves before applying quality products to all exterior surfaces. These provide great protection, easy maintenance and amazing levels of gloss.
Giving your new car the best possible protection and finish throughout its lifetime
You’d expect a new car to be delivered and presented with immaculate paintwork and with nothing to hide. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. From delivery, we have seen resprayed panels to sanding marks and buffer trails. Storage conditions, transportation damage and poor preparation during Pre-Delivery Inspection at the Dealership can cause many defects and problem areas that may need addressing, such as fine scratches, surface marring, factory induced sanding marks, holograms, metallic fallout and lacquer “fish eyes” to name a few.
Many dealerships will probably offer their in-house packages such as Supaguard, AutoGlym, Lifeshine, DiamondBrite and GardX with “lifetime paint protection” and other big claims that cost a fortune but in reality, they offer relatively poor value for money. These products more than often are applied incorrectly, without any prior preparation to the paintwork and over poorly prepared paint finishes as the in-house valet team are given short timescales (1-2 Hours) with minimal training on how to correctly prepare and protect your newly purchased car.
Our New Car Detail typically takes 1-2 days (not 1 -2 hours) at our car detailing Kent studio and uses some of the industries finest tools, chemicals and coatings; protecting your car between 12 months to 5 years. Thanks to the state of the art nano-ceramic coatings we provide unrivalled UV resistance, dirt repellency, easy clean and swirl resistance. With our Total Surface Protection package, we offer coatings for the alloys to be removed and coated inside and out, exterior glass coated and sealed with a durable rain repellent, interior protected with nano-ceramic coatings on carpets, Alcantara and leather to protect against any dirt & dye.
All in, this is the best way to help you protect your vehicle, by making sure it starts its life in the best possible way, thereby protecting your investment.
It is advised to ask your dealership not to touch the car prior to collection, with no wash or polish as this way, we reduce the need for costly paint correction where fine scratches and swirls could have easily been induced in the preparation stages.
Full process
- Full 21-stage safe wash process including decontamination
- Hand and blow-dry to remove trapped water and eliminate drips
- Single-stage machine polish to remove surface defects such as marring and fine scratches whilst enhancing gloss levels.
- All polish residue is removed by wiping down paintwork to prepare for the application of a ceramic coating.
- Car paintwork coated with a ceramic sealant
- Interior and exterior glass cleaned and polished
- Tyres Dressed
- Exhaust tips polished
- Final inspection and wipe down at our Kent studio
- All available at our car detailing Kent studio
*Recommended protection upgrades
Upgraded ceramic coating
- Lasts 3-5 Years
- Self-Cleaning & Hydrophobic
- Unmatched gloss levels & clarity
Glass ceramic treatment
- Improves Vision
- Repels Dirt, Rain, Snow
- Hydrophobic properties
Alloy and calliper ceramic treatment
- Hydrophobic properties
- Repels brake dust/easy to clean
Interior protection
- Protect fabric from water-based stains
- Easy to clean
- Makes fabrics waterproof
Total Surface Protection Bundle
Car Detailing Kent & London, Total Surface Protection - This is the ideal car detailing bundle that we offer at our workshop. It's ideal for those looking for the maximum protection and surface functionality, inside and out, of their car - whether new or fully corrected. This new car bundle offers protection for the paintwork, light lenses, glass, exterior trim, rims, leather seats, carpets, door cards and dashboard.
This package is offered at a discounted rate over purchasing each of our protection packages individually.
Total surface protection
- Upgraded Ceramic
- Glass Treatment
- Alloy Wheel Coating
- Interior Protection
At FRSH Customs we offer a range of paint protection products to suit clients and their needs. In other words, we handpick our products to suit individual needs and vehicle requirements including high-quality wax, ceramic & nanocoatings and paint protection films. We offer a much better level of protection and clarity than you would find from your typical dealership paint protection such as Autoglym, Lifeshine GuardX etc.
We offer wax protection as a standard on each detail as we don’t believe in detailing a vehicle at our Kent workshop without providing protection. The choice for which protection is entirely yours although we will offer advice which will be best suited for your budget.
Wax Protection - 6-12 months durability
Car Detailing Kent & London, Wax Protection - This is our standard protection which offers high gloss levels and adequate protection. This is ideal for clients on a budget and that are happy with the finish traditional waxes offer.
Ceramic Coating - up to 3-5 Years Protection
Car Detailing Kent & London, Ceramic Coating - Ceramic coatings provide state-of-the-art protection, which is highly resistant to scratches, whilst protecting your paintwork from the elements, such as road salt, while also offering high amounts of gloss levels. Our coatings are very hydrophobic offering fantastic water beading and water repellent properties, which in effect means it literally cleans itself. Also making it much easier to clean. Unlike many sealant packages, once applied, no more waxing will be required
Paint Protection Film - 10 Year Durability
Car Detailing Kent & London, Paint Protection Film - This is ultimately the best protection to go for. This stops stone chips, scratches and scuffs, meaning your paintwork will always look new. We use high-quality films meaning the film is self-healing so when any surface marks are visible, direct sunlight or hot water will remove them. To read more in-depth about this type of protection, visit our PPF page.
- All of our films are precisely designed and pre-cut meaning we do not cut onto your vehicle.
- We offer coverage from bumpers, headlights to full car coverage.
Wheel & Caliper Coating
Car Detailing Kent & London, Wheel & Brake Caliper Coating - A unique chemical bond becomes the functional surface of your alloys, making dirt and brake dust repellent, also much easier to clean. The coating is designed to withstand extreme conditions and has advanced heat and chemical resistant properties that protect your alloys and calipers from brake dust and fallout ensuring they stay cleaner for longer. Lasts for up to 1 to 2 years.
Glass Treatment
Car Detailing Kent & London, Glass Treatment - A glass and windscreen treatment that repels and displaces water, enhancing visibility in wet driving conditions, reducing fatigue and increasing safety. Keeps windscreen cleaner longer & makes bugs & ice easy to remove. Lasts for 12 months.
Interior Protection
Car Detailing Kent & London, Interior Protection - Our interior protection treatment offers the best type of protection all around, whether your interior is fabric, leather or suede. Our fabric treatment makes ordinary fabrics waterproof and easy to clean. It protects all kinds of fabrics from water and oil-based stains, and prevents soaking, swelling or rotting on any fabric. Our treatment coats each fibre individually, leaving the texture unaffected, allowing the material to breathe. This means stale air will still be able to escape while repelling water and oil-based liquids.
Our leather coating offers the best type of protection against staining and dye transfer from jeans and dark suits on pale leather. Being solvent based it penetrates deep into the leather and adds water repellency to the surface of the leather. It also provides effective UV protection which prevents cracking and fading. Ceramic coating is now available at our car detailing Kent studio.
We're currently in the process of building this bundle so check back soon for a full description.
An overview of what we do
Detailing involves a keen eye for perfection and detail as the name suggests. Detailing involves thorough cleaning that a basic “valet” doesn’t offer. We fully decontaminate the car before refining the vehicles paint work, making it defect-free, by the removal of scratches and marring through the careful use of various polishes and pad combinations. We then protect the car through the options of wax, ceramic or paint protection to ensure that the paintwork is sealed from further contaminants, protected and maintained to prevent any further damage to the paintwork.
Consultation
We believe in order for us to give you the best car detailing outcome, we require a consultation with you and your car. This is a FREE service which allows us to give you an in-depth overview of your vehicles current condition and what we can do to bring back the finish it once had or you wish to maintain. This includes Light Analysis, Dent & Damage repair detection as well as personal advice to what we could do & the likelihood of time & cost involved.
As we're based in North West Kent, we're conveniently located for Surrey, London as well as Essex.
If you're in Kent or London, pay us a visit
We're located in Northfleet, which is close to Gravesend in Kent, close to the A2, M2 and M25 so we're ideally located for both Kent and London clients. Call or email us to arrange a car detailing appointment so we can book your vehicle in for your free assessment.
Areas in Kent that we're ideally located for:
Ashford, Bexley and Bexleyheath, Broadstairs, Canterbury, Chatham, Cranbrook, Dartford, Kent, Deal, Dover, Edenbridge, Faversham, Folkestone, Gillingham, Kent, Gravesend, Herne Bay, Hythe, Lydd, car detailing Maidstone, Margate, Medway, Minster, Swale, New Romney, Northfleet, Paddock Wood, Queenborough, Ramsgate, Rochester, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Sandwich, Sevenoaks, Sheerness, Sittingbourne, Kent, Snodland, Southborough, Strood, Swanley, Tenterden, Tonbridge, West Malling, Westerham, West Kingsdown (Brands Hatch), Westgate-on-Sea and Whitstable.
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