Car Detailing & Machine Polish Bristol - Paint Correction from £100
Car Detailing
Car Detailing & Machine Polish Bristol - Paint Correction from £100
Some paintwork needs more than a pep talk. Our machine polish is the deep, honest performance review for your car’s finish: it removes the scratches, swirl marks, and oxidation that hand polishing cannot reach, at a fraction of specialist detailing prices. Headlight restoration is included with every machine polish.
Pricing
Car Detailing Packages
Performance Review Polish (Hand)
Wash & hand polish
- Full exterior wash
- Hand cream polish
- Removes minor scratches
- Restores shine - outside only
- Wax is spray for water resistance, polish is the real deal
~1.5 hours
Call UsMachine Polish - Small Car
- Full machine polish
- Removes deeper scratches & swirl marks
- Corrects paint oxidation
- Headlight restoration included
~3 hours
Call UsMachine Polish - SUV
- Full machine polish
- Removes deeper scratches & swirl marks
- Corrects paint oxidation
- Headlight restoration included
Machine Polish - Short Wheelbase Van
- Full machine polish
- Restores faded van paintwork
- Brings the colour back
- Headlight restoration included
~5 hours
Call UsMachine Polish - Long Wheelbase Van
- Full machine polish
- Restores faded van paintwork
- Brings the colour back
- Headlight restoration included
Headlight Restoration
- Yellowed or cloudy headlights restored
- Improves visibility and safety
- Helps pass MOT
~30 min
Call UsFAQs
Car Detailing Questions
Hand polish uses a cream polish applied by hand to remove minor surface scratches and restore shine. It is included in our Performance Review Polish package (£40/£50). Machine polish uses a rotary or dual-action machine that cuts deeper into the clear coat to remove scratches, swirl marks, and oxidation that hand polishing cannot reach. Machine polish starts at £100.
Our machine polish starts at £100 for a small car. Most Bristol detailing specialists charge £175-350 for the same service. We offer the same quality results at significantly lower prices because we are a high-volume car wash rather than a boutique detailer.
Headlight restoration is included free of charge with every machine polish service. As a standalone service, headlight restoration costs just £20.
Yes, machine polishing is particularly effective at restoring faded van and commercial vehicle paintwork. We can bring the colour back on panels that have dulled from sun exposure and weathering. Prices start from £150 for short wheelbase vans.
It is the ideal time. Machine polishing corrects the paint; a ceramic coating then locks that corrected finish in for years. Our ceramic coating packages include the machine polish preparation, so you get both in one visit.
Yes, we recommend calling ahead on 07 977 889747 to book machine polishing. It takes 3-5 hours depending on the vehicle size, so we need to schedule time accordingly.
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No appointment needed for most services. Simply drive in during our opening hours, or book online for a preferred time slot.
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