Why Machine Polishing?
Daily washing, weather and automated car washes can leave fine marks that dull the finish. Using test spots and paint depth readings, we select safe pad/compound combos to refine the clearcoat and bring back crisp reflections.
- Reduce wash swirls and haze for higher gloss
- Remove buffer trails (holograms) from poor past work
- Ideal preparation before ceramic coatings
Common Paint Defects We Improve
Mineral deposits or acidic contamination can mark the clearcoat. Polishing reduces or removes the imprint; severe etching may need targeted correction.
Caused by poor machine technique, these appear as greasy, curved shadows in strong light. A controlled refine stage restores a uniform gloss.
Fine, circular marring from washing/drying. Single-stage enhancement significantly reduces their visibility without aggressive cutting.
Random deeper scratches and UV fading can be improved case-by-case; we measure paint and use test spots to set safe expectations.
Note: Stone chips usually require touch-in or bodyshop work; polishing may only soften their edges.
Our Process
Decontaminate
Pre-wash, two-bucket wash, fallout & tar removal.
Inspect
Lighting & paint readings; test spots set plan.
Correct / Refine
Single-stage or multi-stage as required.
Panel Wipe
Remove oils; ready for protection.
Final Check
Sun-safe inspection and handover.
Single-Stage Enhancement
For light swirls and mild haze. Restores gloss and depth without heavy cutting.
- One refine stage after full wash/decon
- Ideal pre-ceramic polish
- Small £250
- Medium £300
- Large £350
- XL £425
Two-Stage Correction
Cut and refine for heavier swirling, oxidation or light RDS (where safe).
- Targeted defect removal with test spots
- Refine stage for maximum clarity
POA — price confirmed after inspection.
Times and pricing depend on vehicle size, paint type and condition. Some deep chips/scratches may require touch-in or bodyshop repair.
FAQs
Light marks and swirls usually improve dramatically. Deep scratches that reach the basecoat/primer are risky to chase; we’ll advise what’s safely achievable.
Yes — we take readings where possible and use small test areas to set expectations before proceeding.
It’s recommended. Coatings lock in the refined finish and make maintenance quicker. We can advise options based on usage.