What’s in the Exterior Detail
A deep exterior clean with chemical decontamination, polished glass and 8 weeks of protection as standard.
What’s Included
In every Exterior DetailAll of this comes as standard — no upgrades needed.
Dirt lifted before contact
Snow foam pre-wash, then a two-bucket hand wash, so most of the dirt is gone before anything touches the paint.
Every edge addressed
Soft brushes and detailing tools work grime out of trims, badges, seams, grilles and door shuts.
Gloss and water beading
A protection wax over decontaminated paint, adding gloss and making the next wash easier. Lasts around 8 weeks — upgrade to a 6-month ceramic sealant below.
Optional Add-ons
Extra costTake the paintwork further, or step up the protection. You’re never charged twice for the same prep.
Clean under the bonnet
Careful degreasing and detailing — built-up grime, grease and road dirt removed, plastics and hoses dressed.
+£30 all sizes
Glass-smooth paint
Lifts the bonded grit you can feel but can’t see, left behind after washing and chemical decontamination.
+£30 all sizes
Swirls polished out
A 1-stage machine polish across all paintwork, removing swirl marks, light scratches and water marks.
from +£215 clay bar includedSix months, not eight weeks
Swaps the wax for a ceramic sealant, with a clay bar first. Gloss and water beading for around six months, and every wash after it is easier.
+£60 clay bar includedBarely need the wipers
A hydrophobic coating on the front glass. Above about 40mph the rain clears itself, and bugs and grime wipe off far easier.
+£30 lasts 1 year
Years, not months
A 1, 3 or 7-year ceramic coating on the paint, in place of the wax. Weather dependent, so we confirm your date with you first.
from +£120 clay bar includedDeep Clean Wheels
Embedded brake dust and road film removed as part of every Exterior Detail. Slide to compare.
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Included in Every Exterior Detail
Exterior
IncludedWheels, Tyres & Arches — Deep Clean
Thorough wheel, tyre and arch clean using safe products and detailing tools to lift embedded grime and brake dust.
Pre-Wash + Snow Foam
Pre-wash and snow foam to loosen traffic film safely before any contact washing, reducing swirl risk.
Safe Hand Wash
Two-bucket hand wash with attention to trims, badges, door shuts and the fuel cap area, followed by a full rinse.
Chemical Decontamination
Tar and iron fallout removal dissolves bonded contamination, leaving the paint cleaner and smoother than a normal wash.
Compound Polished Glass
Hand polishing removes embedded contamination from exterior glass, improving clarity and wet-weather visibility.
8-Week Protection Wax
Applied over the decontaminated paint for gloss, tighter water beading and easier washing. Lasts around 8 weeks.
Want it to last longer? See the 6-Month Ceramic Sealant upgrade below.
Full Exterior Drying
Hand dried with plush microfibre, water traps cleared, no water spots on paint, glass or trim.
Tyre Dressing
Tyres finished for a darker, richer look that completes the exterior — satin, not greasy.
Add-ons
OptionalTake the paintwork further, or step up the protection.
Engine Bay Detail+£30
Careful degreasing and detailing under the bonnet — built-up grime, grease and road dirt removed, plastics and hoses left clean and dressed.
Clay Bar Treatment+£30
Physically removes bonded contamination left behind after washing and chemical decontamination — the grit you can feel with your fingertips but can’t see. Paint is left glass-smooth and takes protection far better.
Best for: a car that looks clean but feels rough to the touch. Same price for every vehicle size.
Paint Enhancementfrom +£215
A 1-stage machine polish across all paintwork. Removes swirl marks, light scratches and water marks, bringing back depth and gloss rather than just cleaning the surface.
Best for: paint that looks dull or cobwebbed in direct sunlight.
| Vehicle | Add-on price |
|---|---|
| 3-Door / 4–5 Seater | £215 |
| 5-Door / 5 Seater | £250 |
| 5-Door / 7 Seater | £295 |
Deeper scratches — the ones you can catch a fingernail in — need multi-stage correction at our unit. We’ll assess the paint and tell you honestly on the day.
6-Month Ceramic Sealant+£60
Ceramic sealant instead of the wax — gloss and beading for around 6 months.
Shows as +£30 if you’ve already added clay or enhancement.
Glaco Glass Coating — 1 Year+£30
Hydrophobic coating on the front glass — above about 40mph the rain clears itself. Lasts around a year, and it’s already in a ceramic coating.
Paint Ceramic Coatingfrom +£120
A 1, 3 or 7 year coating in place of the wax. Water sheets off, dirt struggles to bond, washing gets easier.
| Vehicle | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 7 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Door / 4–5 Seater | £120 | £200 | £300 |
| 5-Door / 5 Seater | £150 | £230 | £330 |
| 5-Door / 7 Seater | £200 | £280 | £380 |
£30 off if clay or enhancement is already added. Coatings need dry weather, so we confirm the date with you.
Exterior Detail FAQs
How long does an Exterior Detail take?
Does this include the interior?
Will this remove all contamination from the paint?
Wax, sealant or ceramic coating — what’s the difference?
Why are paint coatings by quote?
Do I need a clay bar before paint enhancement?
What areas do you cover?
How do I pay?
Do I need to provide water or electricity?
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Set Up Your Maintenance Plan
Start with a Full Valet to reset the car, then keep it that way with regular visits at up to 30% off — priced by how often we come.
Full Valet
The reset. Maintenance only works from a proper starting point — a maintenance visit keeps a clean car clean, it can’t undo months of build-up.
Every week
The car never really gets dirty. Ideal if it lives outside, sits under trees, or you just want it right all the time.
Every 2–3 weeks
Keeps on top of road film and traffic grime before it bonds to the paint. A good balance for most daily drivers.
Every 4–6 weeks
About as long as you can leave a car and still keep it right with a Mini Valet.
Less often than that?
Past six weeks a Mini Valet won’t hold a car — the interior needs more than a tidy-up. We’d rather point you at an Interior Deep Clean than sell you the wrong service cheap.