Hi,

I'm new to the site and have recently brought myself RRS HSE having owned a RR 4.4 V8 Vogue. So far enjoying what I see however, the other day having taken a closer look around the car I came across so many annoying scratches and marks on body work. Thinking of having it detailed. Is this worth doing and how much would it cost. Also anyone know of a good detailer on the South Coast?

hi Musher
welcome to the site. Can't answer the questions you asked but greeting anyway  If you see a bandwagon - it's too late.....

Java Black HSE TDV6 O7, alpaca, FF sunroof, adaptive Xenon headlights, SC grill, black privacy glass, clear indicators, tow-pack, colour-coded all black.Gone, but forever in my memory. Until my new one comes...
In the stables:Mercedes CLK 230K Cab W208; BMW 318d; VW Golf (LHD) 1.6 SE in Spain:New RRS to come soon...

Good detail can cost anything up to £500...but lot of people charge about £300 these days....

Depending on how bad the paintwork is and whether you're willing to part with the cash but I personally think it's worth doing. It brings the car back to pristine condition and given the car has cost you a small fortune anyway, you might as well keep it in top condition.

not sure if this post will be deleted but as you're based on the south coast Tim@Envy Valeting is a good place to start. Top guy and honest. He's based in Fareham but travels around UK and Switzerland doing detailing. He'll give you a starting point and will show you how to keep the car in top condition.

http://www.envyvaleting.co.uk/

Tell him Iain recommended you  Gone: RRS : HSE : TDv6 : 57 : Java Black : Ebony : 20"

Thanks for the advice I'll give him a ring during the week. Think I should also wait until the weather improves a bit

a proper paint correction isnt happening for £300 on a RRS

defo worth while musher speak to the detailer directly regarding whats achievable and hold him to it. I think you will be surprised with the outcome, do bear in mind there is a world of difference between a detailer and a valeter.

Oh and pics or it didnt happen

for full external correction it would only start at about £350 but they do look good after!!!
here is a link to when I did mine. BTW its stripped again in my garage getting a makeover and all the suspension repainted!!!

http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic10523.html?highlight=

Last edited by RonnieG on Mon Feb 15 2010 5:16pm. Edited 2 times in total

Read other posts in "Detailing" section of website. Big difference between scratches and swirls.
Swirls can be buffed out along with scratches as long as they aren't to deep. If you can run your finger nail across scratch and it glides over it without sinking in it will probably buff out ok. Good luck!! mike murphy

Cheers guys thanks for all your'e advice