Frequently Asked Questions
What separates Detailing from Valeting?
Most people ask me what separates Detailing from Valeting. Its basically in the name – Detailing consists of numerous methods and stages right through from washing and degreasing the vehicle, paint preperation, paint correction, paint nourishment & finally applying the sealant(s) Detailing goes into the minutiae of each aspect of the vehicle and thus takes at least a day to complete. Valets mostly consist of a pressure & or sponge-wash, leather-down and a method of wax or polish, tyre & trim dressing & finished off with a hoover-out & cabin cleanse.
Valeting is mainly about freshening a cars appearance – cleaning rather than correcting. Whereas detailing is about reconditioning and "correcting" a vehicles paintwork, whereas a valeter may spend 1-3 hours on your car, a professional detailer will spend from a day too a week on your car providing you with a fresh base to care for, giving you maximum protection and finish, using the very finest products that combine looks with durability at its best, on some details I will even remove the wheels to clean the arches by hand and the inner wheel-dish.
What sort of kit do you use?
What sort of kit do you use? – a water filtration & purification system, foam-master & or pressure washer, digital paint micrometer, random orbital & orbital polishers, random orbital wet sanders, & forced-air dryers.
You don't use sponges or leathers?!
You don't use sponges or leathers?! I do not use sponges, water blades, or chamoix leathers as these are the most likey cause of swirl-marks/spider webbing in laquer. Neither do I use a £wet-wool-mop£ orbital polisher utilised by bodyshops and some valeters as these can, in the wrong hands, cause detrimental damage to paint work.
What products do you use?
What products do you use? - I use varied carnauba-content waxes (carnauba wax is the finest grade of sealant) that range from 30% to 75% white carnauba. Various Acrylic sealants, polishes, cleansers & pre-cleansers, de-greaseing agents are used during a detail and im not tied to just one single brand unlike larger detailing companies. This is of slightly greater cost to myself but of significant benefit to you the client as I have many solutions to execute a detail, not just one. Brands I utilise include Swissvax (formerly Swissol), Zymöl, Meguiars, Zaino and other, lesser known but professional-standard manufacturers.
Do any of your products contain cellulose?
Do any of your products contain cellulose? - …no, absolutely not! And in most cases I use products which are kind to both my hands… and the environment!
My vehicle was supplied with its own wax…
My vehicle was supplied with its own wax… - some high-end vehicles are supplied with their own wax, I can apply your specific wax to the vehicle if you wish.
My car is brand new, it has a light scuff /scratch/bird mark in the lacquer can you correct that specific panel only?
My car is brand new, it has a light scuff /scratch/bird mark in the lacquer can you correct that specific panel only? - …yes, in most cases, not a problem.
Do you do a regular interval detail/care plan?
Do you do a regular interval detail/care plan? - …yes, prices & top-up frequency vary according to your specified wax & or sealant after the initial but the stages of the plan are basically the same. Please email serviceplans@demon-details.co.uk
You detail cars, SUV’s, motorbikes…anything else?
You detail cars, SUV’s, motorbikes…anything else?…. - if its painted or lacquered then sometimes, depending on scale. I can imagine boats take some doing! Please call or email info@demon-details.co.uk
How long does a detail take?
How long does a detail take? - …normally a full day depending on the state of the paint work. If the engine block and bay is to be detailed also, normally 2 days.
…do you do interiors?
…do you do interiors? - …yes normally I will powervac the car out, cleanse the dash and console & treat the plastics, velour/leather. If the leather is creased or dirty I have solutions to rejuevenate it. What I don’t do for the time-being is steam-cleaning of carpets and velour seats.
…both my vehicles need detailing, will you do a discount price for two?
…both my vehicles need detailing, will you do a discount price for two? - …yes a discount to varying extents will be applied to the commission.
If your too busy to undertake a detail, can you recommend someone in place?
If your too busy to undertake a detail, can you recommend someone in place? - Yes, because Demon Details has, for the time being, weekend-only operation times I can be busy. If I cant fit the job in I have two excellent contacts who are local to Nottingham that I will happily put you in touch with.
I want to maintain my vehicles appearance – post detail – can you advise of what products to use?
I want to maintain my vehicles appearance – post detail – can you advise of what products to use? - yes certainly. I can supply you with the products and advise of how best to maintain the finish.
