Archive for the ‘Detailing News’ Category

Mercedes SL500 – Correction

Sunday, August 1st, 2010

Right from the very start we knew we were in for a tough time with this one. A few years of automatic car wash abuse and time spent ploughing through hedgerows by the previous owner had left this magnificent motor looking dull and lifeless. The brief was simple, get the car looking as good as possible – not being scared of a challenge we cracked on and this is how we did it…

Dull, lifeless and lacking gloss…
SL 500

…to glossy, sharp and reflective
SL 500

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Jaguar XFR – A big cat gets tamed

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Giggling schoolgirls. That is what we were reduced to after hearing the 5 litre supercharged V8 engine burble away on this recent detail.

It is rare we get as excited as this, but the distinctive jaguar interior smell, a car that looks good from any angle combined with an engine powerful enough to make your eyes water was enough to have us squealing like six years old’s in a sweet shop.

XFR

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WAX TEST :: Ezyme vs Bos VS Megs16 vs 476

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Hey folks and welcome to my wax test :D

Following my purchase of Chemical Guys top end wax E-zyme and hearing it offers superb durability I decided to put it to the test on Saturday and sit it alongside some of the big hitters for the long run.

The panel chosen was the bonnet of the GF’s VW lupo, partly as bar the roof its the largest single panel.

Let the testing begin!

bonnet as before:

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Detailing Paradise – A new Website is launched

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Detailing Paradise is a fresh look at all things detailing. With an already buzzing forum it is quickly becoming the place to be for detailers, young and old.

Detailing Paradise.

You can find the forum HERE

Detailing Special Offers

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

Midlands Detailing have launched a new special offer to help beat the credit crunch.

The offer includes a sealant or hand applied wax of choice from our premium selection, and the service starts at just £50

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Richard Hammond's got the detailing bug…

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

It seems he is quite the detailer (although we might have to send him a wash mitt so he can throw away the sponge!)

Read the full article HERE

Merry Christmas!

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

We would like to thank all our customers, past, present and future a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Winter Car Preperation

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

So winter has hit us hard and fast in the last week with reports of flooding, sheet ice and six inches of snow. As your car is your pride and joy you really need to look after it during this hard time, when you’re stuck out in the cold a reliable and well maintained car can get you home…

Below is a list of basic things for you to check, it’s by no means exhaustive but provides a good base for you to start with.

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