01 / Surface diagnosis

Paint condition measured
before a single pass

Customized appearance packages built from polishing, protective film and long-term surface care. Every quote follows a documented condition check with gloss readings, paint-depth notes and controlled-light photos.

  • Polishgloss delta
  • Filmmicron coverage
  • Careinterval plan
Macro view of an untreated dark bonnet showing fine swirl marks under workshop light
Macro view of the same bonnet after polishing with a clear gloss reflection
Untreated Treated
Gloss 61 to 88 GU on a dark two-coat bonnet, single-stage polish, plus 40 micron film on the leading edge. Illustrative specimen panel, drag the divider to compare.

01 / Surface diagnosis

Three condition states, measured before a pad touches paint

Each package starts with a condition check: gloss readings on three panels, paint-depth notes, and images under controlled light. The readings decide the process, not the other way round.

Gloss scale
20 to 95 GU
Paint depth
micrometres, per panel
Check duration
40 min
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  1. A

    Oxidised, low sheen

    Gloss 30 to 45 GU

    Chalky film in the upper clear coat, swirls readable in raking light. Two-stage polishing restores depth and the panel is measured again afterwards.

  2. B

    Light wash marring

    Gloss 55 to 70 GU

    Clear coat thickness still near factory figures, defect pattern follows the wash routine. One polishing pass plus a coating keeps the reading stable.

  3. C

    Sound factory finish

    Gloss 80 to 88 GU

    No correction required. Protective film on exposed panels limits stone chip risk and a fixed care interval keeps the gloss where it started.

02 / Package matrix

Three package families on one condition-led baseline

Every package starts with the same check: paint-depth readings, gloss measurement and controlled-light photos. Prices are quoted after that check, and the ledger opposite is what we compare against.

  • Gloss delta is recorded before and after each polishing stage.
  • Film thickness is measured on the covered panel, not on the roll.
  • Care intervals follow real use, not a fixed calendar.
Compare the full service layers
Package inclusion ledger, revised after each condition check
Package Includes Coverage Measured Interval
Polish Single or two-stage machine polish, panel wipe Paint only Gloss delta 8 to 14 GU 6 to 9 months
Protective film Pre-cut or bulk film, edges wrapped where accessible High-impact panels 150 to 200 µm 24 to 36 months
Long-term care Coating, wash protocol, interval reminders Whole vehicle Beading check 4 to 6 months

Quoted after condition check. Manufacturer warranty applies only with certified installation, registration and required maintenance. Book a condition check

03

Specimen evidence: one panel, measured twice

A single door panel from a 2019 sedan, corrected by hand. Readings taken with the same gloss meter before and after, in the same bay, under the same lamp.

Gloss delta at 60°
+22 GU
Film thickness
150 µm
Covered area
Bonnet, wings, mirrors
Care interval
Every 6 months
See how the layers are specified
Macro view of a dark graphite car door panel showing a clear, high-gloss clear coat under a studio lamp
Untreated Treated
Illustrative specimen panel. Drag the divider or use the arrow keys. Gloss at 60°: 71 GU untreated, 93 GU after two polishing stages.
04 / Care protocol

What each package needs after it leaves the bay

Intervals follow how a car is used, not the calendar alone. Choose the use pattern below, then read the care stage, the product class and the inspection that proves the work was done.

  • City commute

    Short runs and tight parking. Film earns its cost on door edges and bumper corners.

  • Long highway runs

    Front-end stone exposure. Gloss readings are logged and compared every six months.

  • Outdoor parking and winter salt

    Bonded contaminant tests move to a quarterly rhythm from October through March.

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Recommended care intervals by stage
Stage Product class Interval Evidence
01Coating cure checkDay 7Gloss reading matched against the handover sheet
02Safe wash routine10 to 14 daysWash marring audit under 6500 K inspection light
03Film edge seal3 monthsEdge lift and seam check, photographed and filed
04Decontamination6 monthsBonded iron and tar test on lower panels
05Coating top-up12 monthsGloss delta measured against the baseline reading

Intervals assume a maintained vehicle. If film was fitted within the last 14 days, or the coating is still curing, the condition check replaces this schedule until the surface is stable.

05 / Studio qualification

Who performs the work, and what the paperwork actually covers

Every vehicle enters the same queue: condition check first, work order second. Nothing is polished, wrapped or coated before the readings are agreed in writing.

  1. 01

    Condition check

    Paint depth readings across 24 points, gloss units recorded, and controlled-light photos filed under your registration.

  2. 02

    Work order

    Panel list, film thickness target and care interval stated before a pad touches the surface.

  3. 03

    Handover

    Measured results against the intake sheet, plus a washing routine matched to the coating class applied.

Materials held in the studio

  • Dual-action polishers with foam and microfibre pad sets
  • Aliphatic polyurethane film, 150 to 200 µm, self-healing top coat
  • 9H ceramic coatings with certified installer registration
Qualification ledger
ItemDetail
Studio tenure9 yrs
Vehicles documented1 480
Polish gloss delta+14 GU
Film thickness target180 µm
Workmanship warranty24 mo

Warranty limits, stated plainly

Manufacturer coverage applies only with certified installation, product registration and the required maintenance interval. Film does not remove existing scratches, and coating does not stop stone chips. Exclusions are listed in the warranty terms on the services page.

05 / Contact

Book a condition check before any work is quoted.

Every appointment begins with paint-depth readings, gloss measurements and controlled-light photos. You receive the written record before polishing, film or coating starts.

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Request a booking

Send the essentials. We confirm the slot and the condition-check time by phone or email.