CERAMIC COATING DETAIL

Scratches are considered "straight lines" which have score the lacquer and in some cases, breached the lacquer and have gone through to the paint or primer layers. As a rule of thumb, when the scratch is wetted and it still appears, this will require paint.

Swirls cause a matting effect to the paint and are caused by micro abrasions. We tend to find dry wiping a car (wiping down a car with a cloth with no lubricant) or not fully cleaning the paint prior to washing causes these. We have also found harsh chemicals such as acid can also cause this as it dries the paints surface.

Using a dual action or rotary machine, polishing head and polish, painted surfaces can be rejuvenated. Dual action polishers provide control and are great for beginners. Rotary polishers provide fast results and are great for removing paint blemishes. Recommended only for professionals. Foam and wool polishing heads or pads are used to "cut back" the surface. Pads range from cutting to finishing and each one has a place in a multi-stage polish. Polishing compounds or polish are the solution which helps aid with rejuvenating your paint. The denser the compound, the more cutting action you will experience. Finer polishes bring depth and clarity to paint. A multi stage polish can include the use of both machine types, up to 3 polishing heads and 3 different types of compounds to achieve the perfect finish.

Over the years tar, glue, tree and bird and industrial fallout will clog the pores of your paint. This will feel rough to the touch and dull the lacquer. The paint decontamination stages is designed to pull out this dirt and leave the paint feeling smooth and even return the gloss. The negative side to this stage is marring.

Marring is only seen in bright light and looks like a wave pattern. Marring is the result of either machine polishing which has been unrefined or buffing too hard. In this scenario it is caused by using a rotary polisher.

A clay bar is literally a bar of clay. Specifically designed for the detailing world, detailers clay is used to rub on the paints surfaces and cleanse the pores of the paint. It grips the dirt and physically pulls it free from the paints surface. This action is aggressive and causes marring. It is essential in cleaning the paints surface prior to polishing which removes the marring caused by the clay bar.

Yes, you can. Gtechniq provide a glass coating which can be applied to all glass surfaces. Talk to us to find out more.

Yes you can! Gtechniq offer a wide range of coatings for all of the individual materials including leather, fabric and plastic.

Yes you can! Next to coating the paint, this has to be one of the most beneficial areas to coat and makes cleaning your wheels a breeze!

Yes you can. Gtechniq's C4 can coat and restore plastic.

Unlike coloured wrap which is made from vinyl, Paint Protection Film or PPF as it is more commonly known is a plastic urethane film. It is approximately double the thickness of paint and is highly durable. This durability provides resistance to scratches and when natural sunlight or heat is applied, the swirl marks and scratches will disappear. It also has a resistance to stone chips and gravel rash. ​ XPEL is the leading brand in PPF and they offer a clear gloss finish or a satin STEALTH finish which can be applied to all painted and smooth plastic surfaces including some interior trims.

Once applied to the surface of your vehicle you will instantly benefit from: ​ Self Healing Mirror Finish Chemical & Stain Resistance Easy Maintenance Heat Activated Self-healing Topcoat UV tolerance (Non-yellowing) Scratch Resistance Stone Chip Resistance Removable 10 Year Warranty

PPF isn't for everyone. It is an investment for your car or bike. We highly recommend it for: High-value new cars to protect resale or hand-in value Flat fronted or tall cars Special or unique cars where paint originality is valuable Track cars or cars which suffers from gravel rash People who like to group drive Allows you to wipe down your car in the garage, without the fear of putting swirl marks or damage into the paint.

XPEL Paint Protection Film starts at £399 which can cover a bumper. For a full car it is approximately £4000 depending on the the size of car. Bigger cars may cost more and smaller cars may cost less. All cars are quoted completely individually based from the XPEL DAP pricing structure, for an exact quote please email: jake@firstchoicedetailing.co.uk or call 01202 096096

We are Dorset's only factory trained PPF installer. This means we have been professionally trained by XPEL themselves and it grants us access to XPEL's DAP system. Unlike other installers in the local area, we have the ability to cut exact templates for your car. This reduces the need for "bulk cutting" and the risk of scoring the paint. It also means you end up with a more seamless and exacting finish.

Yes you can! Xpel and Gtechniq provide a range of products for your PPF including XPEL's Fusion and Ceramic Boost and Gtechniq's Halo.