Car Detailing & Wash in Barnstaple

For washes, valets and interior work, yes — mobile units carry water and power. Machine polishing and ceramic coatings are better done indoors where lighting, dust and temperature are controlled.

In Barnstaple, a basic wash-and-vac sits at the low end, a full interior-and-exterior detail costs several times that, and paint correction or ceramic coating is a premium job priced per panel condition and vehicle size.

Both are common surcharges — typically 15-40% on top of an interior detail. Ozone or enzyme treatment for smoke can be a standalone service; heavy pet hair is often quoted after inspection.

Machine polishing removes most swirl marks and light scratches that haven't broken through the clear coat. Deep scratches that catch your fingernail need touch-up paint or a body shop.

It buys easier washing and gloss retention for 2-5 years, not invincibility. It only makes sense on paint that's been properly corrected first — a coating over swirl marks locks the damage in.

A full valet on a family car typically runs £100-250. Mini valets are £30-80, and proper machine-polish detailing starts around £300 and rises with paint condition and coating choice.