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My Detailing Process

People often smile when I've finished cleaning their vehicle.

I'm a paint correction specialist, I focus on the exterior, as a detailer, the majority of my work is correcting years of abuse from supermarket cleaning services, who focus on speed, and clean to "the naked eye," using the perfect storm of harsh products and high pressure.

Chemicals

I use a maximum of 5 products, they're award winning, biodegradable, non-caustic and PH neutral - considered the "gold standard" in the detailing industry. The shampoo and ceramic sealant us SiO2 nana-technolgy, the pre-wash is sugar based and natural, I don't skimp on quality, which is why I can consistantly produce amazing finishes.

Bilt Hamber Korrosol: The surgical "chemical clay bar" in my tool kit. Korrosol handles the microscopic shards of hot iron (brake dust) that physically hook into your clear coat, which untreated cause rust to develope.
Bilt Hamber Touchless: A heavy-duty, water-based snow foam that is widely considered the gold standard for touchless cleaning power. Unlike many "aesthetic" foams that stay thick like shaving cream but don't clean well, Touchless is a "functional material" designed to systematically burst its bubbles to wet and penetrate road grime.
Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel: Auto-Wheel is widely regarded as one of the best and most effective wheel cleaners on the market, frequently winning independent tests for its performance. It is a UK-based product known for being a powerful, non-acidic, pH-neutral cleaner that tackles both standard road grime and embedded iron particles.
CARPRO Reset Intensive: This shampoo is highly regarded for its ability to clean like an alkaline cleaner while remaining pH-neutral, making it ideal for maintaining ceramic-coated vehicles. It offers exceptional lubrication, high-density foam, and a 1:500 dilution ratio, providing a safe, effective, and economical, residue-free wash.
Alien Magic Ceramic Sealant: The "cheat code" for a strictly touchless routine, using SiO2 nano-technology to create an ultra-slick surface that aggressively repels water and grime.

My Machine

I use the AVA P70, which is a powerhouse that bridges the gap between domestic washers and professional static units. As a strictly touchless guy, the P70 is the most important tool I own because its specs are designed to solve the "static bond" problem that usually forces people to use a wash mitt.

No Pulse: For a touchless clean, you need a steady stream to ensure an even "sweep" of the panel. Pulsing pressure (common in cheaper units) leaves "zebra stripes" of traffic film behind.
Precision: Cleaning a car touchless takes longer because I have to be methodical. The Zero-Force trigger prevents hand fatigue, allowing me to maintain the perfect 45-degree angle to the paint for 15+ minutes straight.
Water Conservation: I normally use between 50 and 80 Litres of water per wash. 50 being a maintence wash, and 80 being the first time I clean a new customers vehicle. Costing roughly 28p and 44p respectively, per wash.

My Process

Almost always the same process, the only difference is time, second and successive washes take about 45 minutes. The first wash can take between 1 -2 hours, this is largely due to correcting mistakes and decontaminating the wheels and lower panels.

So the process is;

Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel - Clean and decontamination - leave to dwell for 2 minutes and rinse. If any iron remains, a second tratment is required - this is normal for the first wash.
Bilt Hamber Touchless Snow foam pre-wash, leave to dwell from between 5 & 8 minutes, depending on soiling, and then rinse.
Built Hamber Kerrosol - decontaminate the clear coat. First treatment normally means every panel requires decontamination.
CARPRO Reset Intensive - a final shampoo that removes any traffic film.
Alien Magic Ceramic Sealant - Insane durability, fills microscopic clear coat imperfections, enhancing colour depth, and extreme water repellancy.

Using this process means the maintenace wash cycle is increased to 3 months, not monthly.

Those with a keen eye for detail will notice a more vibrant color, a shine that lasts, extreme water beading, and that the car will stay clean for longer.