Car valeting Altrincham
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(Small/medium/large cars £41)
(SEVEN SEATER AND 4X4 £49)
Exterior
Washed
Dried
Waxed
Widows polished
Wheels and tyres cleaned and polished
Tyres treated with tyre shine
Interior
Carpets seats and boot vacuumed
Carpets seats and boot washed
(removing dirt and stains)
Excess water removed
All surfaces cleaned
(dashboard, doors,sills, etc)
Windows polished
Air freshener
Complementary paper mat
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EXECUTIVE VALET
(SMALL/MEDIUM/LARGE CARS £27)
(SEVEN SEATER AND 4X4 £32)
Exterior
Washed
Dried
Waxed
Widows polished
Wheels and tyres cleaned and polished
Tyres treated with tyre shine
Interior
Carpets seats and boot vacuumed
All surfaces cleaned
(dashboard, doors,sills, etc)
Windows polished
Air freshener
Complementary paper mat
Save 5% OFF when you pay online using code SAVINGS
STANDARD VALET
(SMALL/MEDIUM/LARGE CARS £25)
(SEVEN SEATER AND 4X4 £30)
Exterior
Washed
Dried
Waxed
Widows polished
Wheels and tyres cleaned and polished
Tyres treated with tyre shine
Interior
Carpets seats and boot vacuumed
All surfaces cleaned
(dashboard, doors,sills, etc)
Windows polished
Air freshener
Complementary paper mat
Save 5% OFF when you pay online using code SAVINGS
Extra charges will apply for those in need of extensive cleaning.
✔ Power and water on board
✔ Fully Insured
✔ Experienced employees
✔ Satisfaction Guaranteed
✔ Card payment accepted
If you would like to pay by card the valeters can take card payments on the day.
Mobile car valeting Altrincham
Gleamers car valeting Altrincham has been established since 2005. The aim of Gleamers car valeting Altrincham is to provide an excellent car valeting and detailing service to its customers.
Gleamers car valeting Altrinchamis an ever expanding company and prides itself on doing a great job at an affordable price, its open 7 days a week and from 9am-5pm to make sure that even the busiest of people can still have there cars valeted or detailed. There are plenty of discounts available for new and previous customers.
Gleamers car valeting Altrincham has valeted cars for some of the biggest names including BMW, Mercedes and Audi, the company has also valeted cars for many councils and other organisations over the year.
Gleamers car valeting Altrincham has fully trained,uniformed, dedicated workers who pride themselves on doing a great job and love what they do.
Gleamers mobile car valeting Altrincham believe that treating your car to a valet is all about the detail. These valet services take about two hours. Your car will get some much needed care and attention. Every fine detail will be cleaned and restored. With cars coming out like new, in showroom condition.
If you want to get your car cleaned these days, there are several options open to you.
Due to the recent increase in popularity in car valeting and car detailing there has been some
confusion about the difference between 'car valeting' and 'car detailing'.
So let's see if we can help remove some confusion and explain what the differences are from a professional point of view.
So, what's car valeting?
Car valeting is the process of cleaning, polishing and waxing a car to achieve an as-new look
and to maintain or even enhance the car's value.
This usually includes cleaning the wheels & shuts, washing, polishing and waxing the
bodywork, dressing exterior plastics and tyres, polishing paintwork, and the glass.
The cleaning process can also include the use of a 'clay bar' to remove unwanted
contaminants from the paint such as air pollution, tar spots, bird droppings, and tree sap,
which all cause the paint to feel rough and dull the appearance of the colour.
The exterior process includes a variety of chemicals, tools, and accessories to reach awkward
areas, clean off as much soiling as possible and leave the car looking as near to the condition the day it left the showroom as possible.
The interior is vacuumed in all areas including, dash, center console, seats, carpets, luggage areas and vents before a variety of chemicals and tools are used to wet clean any soiled areas such as upholstery, trim, carpets, and headlining.
So, what does 'detailing' offer that is different? In truth, there are a lot of 'grey areas'. As you can see, car valeting offers a very extensive method of cleaning for your car and ensures you are left with a car that maintains its value and is a pleasure to drive and a joy to look at.
So what more can you do?
The main difference, in reality, is around the paint rectification/correction process to get the paint looking its best, i.e. free from swirl marks, scratches and other blemishes ruining the appearance. These are removed through the use of a machine polisher that combines a selection of abrasive polishes and pads designed to remove defects, polish the surface and leave a flawless hologram and swirl-free finish.
Car detailing is also about the attention to detail in cleaning every surface, including the wheels and the interior. It often also includes areas not usually cleaned and repairing parts which may be damaged, including paint repair or wheel refurbishment.
Final Thoughts
For most customers, the reality of the difference is the degree of attention to detail and the more corrective and enhancing processes used.
To be a professional valeter, you need to be trained in the processes of car valeting. To be able to detail a car requires additional enhanced training and equipment that enables you to undertake the paint rectification and the higher level of attention to detail. Wash Doctors offer a range of valeting packages like our Bronze or Silver Valets and detailing such as our Machine Paint Correction package. All bought to you with minimal hassle through the Wash Doctors app.
What is Car Valeting
Car valeting is a service provided to clean and improve the overall appearance of a vehicle. There are various levels of valeting services available, and most professionals offer a variety of packages to suit different requirements and price points.
Here at Car valets Altrincham, we offer a high-level valeting service which utilize the most premium tools and best practices to ensure the vehicle is cleaned thoroughly and safely.
Valeting is easiest to define when split into three main areas:
Some valeting packages at Car valets Altrincham will include all these aspects, whereas some may just include an exterior or interior clean. Typically, a “mini-valet” will include an exterior wash and quick tidy up of the interior. Full valets usually include a deeper clean of the exterior and interior, as well as the application of a wax or sealant to the paintwork, and a tire and trim dressing to the exterior plastic and rubber.
Now Car valets Altrincham will go through these three aspects of valeting in some more detail, so you know what to expect.
Exterior Cleaning
The first step for most valets, is to clean the exterior of the vehicle. There are many different techniques and levels to this cleaning process though, so it isn’t quite as straight-forward as it first may seem. Here is a rundown of the potential processes and techniques involved in an exterior wash:
At Car valets Altrincham, we only offer safe wash-techniques to ensure the vehicle is properly cleaned and maintained. Some roadside car wash services offer a basic valeting package, using a single bucket and no pre-wash stage. However, rushed techniques like this are likely to cause clear coat scratches and swirl marks which dull the finish.
Instead, at Car valets Altrincham all exterior cleans are performed using the best practices including a thorough prewash to remove as much dirt as possible before touching the paintwork. This dramatically reduces risk of inflicting fine clear coat scratches. The pre-wash stage is performed using premium chemicals such as snow foams, and we never use traffic film removers (TFRs) which are corrosive and potentially damaging to the paintwork. Wash-mitts are used which are specifically designed to gently lift dirt off the panels, instead of sponges and brushes which will likely cause scratching and marring.
Exterior Protection
As well as cleaning the exterior, some valeting packages will also include protection of some of the exterior surfaces. This may include:
Interior Valeting
Interior valeting services also come in various levels, depending on the package selected. Most interior valeting packages include a vacuum followed by cleaning of the mats, steering wheel, windows, plastics and seats. Some packages also include the headliner, boot parcel and shelf, door sills, and the air vents. The next level up includes protecting the interior surfaces using fabric sealants, leather conditioners and sealants, and plastic dressings, however this is commonly referred to as “interior detailing”.
At Car valets Altrincham, we offer an interior deep cleaning package using high-end cleaning equipment and products to ensure the most thorough level of cleaning possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
To sum everything up, here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about car valeting services.
What is the difference between car washing and valeting?
Car washing is usually a quicker and less in-depth service compared to car valeting. Car washing generally does not include any extras that more premium valeting services would provide, such as the application of a wax or sealant, tire dressing and a thorough clean of the interior.
What is the difference between car detailing and valeting?
Car valeting and detailing both involve a thorough clean of a vehicle’s interior and exterior, and premium valeting services also include the application of a paint protection similarly, to detailing services. However, detailing is more in-depth and often includes paint enhancement, and the application of more premium paint protection options such as ceramic coatings. This is generally why detailing packages cost significantly more than car valeting services.
How often should a car be valeted?
Most cars need to be valeted at least 3-4 times per year. This ensures that they remain clean, protected, and in good condition to prevent the exterior and interior surfaces from showing signs of age. Cars which are driven daily and stored outside usually need to be valeted more frequently.
What is included in a full car valet?
Different valets will provide different services in their full car valet packages, so it is difficult to define exactly what is included. However, it usually includes a thorough interior and exterior clean, the application of a wax or sealant to the paint, and the application of a tire and trim dressing to rejuvenate the appearance of the plastics and rubber.
At Diamond Cut Detailing, we offer a deep interior and exterior cleaning service using the best practices and products to achieve a high-level result.
How long does it take to valet a car?
Mini-valets, where the interior and exterior are quickly cleaned up, usually take less than one hour. Whereas, full valets can take around half a day to complete. It all depends on the level of service which is provided. Some valeting services may include additional extras which would typically only be found in “detailing packages” so can take up to a day to complete.