Choose by condition

The right work for the vehicle in front of us.

Use this guide to understand the practical difference between maintenance, deeper cleaning, polishing and protection.

Vehicle cared for by CRDetailingUK

Maintenance valeting

Refresh

Refresh is for vehicles that are already in a maintainable condition and need careful, regular exterior and interior attention.

Best suited for
Previously detailed or consistently maintained vehicles without severe contamination.
Timing
Typically part of a regular-care schedule
Price
£70–£100
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Interior detailing

Interior Reset

Interior Reset addresses accumulated soil across carpets, upholstery, plastics and high-contact areas using methods suited to each material.

Best suited for
Daily-driven vehicles, family cars and interiors with moderate soiling, staining or embedded debris.
Timing
Usually several hours; confirmed after condition review
Price
£140–£220
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Exterior and interior

Full Reset

Full Reset combines a deeper exterior clean with a detailed interior service for vehicles that need more than routine maintenance.

Best suited for
Vehicles with built-up everyday soil inside and out, or owners wanting a strong baseline before ongoing maintenance.
Timing
Often most of a working day; condition dependent
Price
£180–£260
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Vehicle presentation

Pre-Sale Detail

Pre-Sale Detail concentrates effort on the areas buyers and appraisers notice, preparing the vehicle for photographs, listings, appraisal or return.

Best suited for
Private sale, dealer appraisal, vehicle return, advert photography or a cleaner handover.
Timing
Usually a substantial single-day appointment
Price
£220–£350
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Single-stage refinement where suitable

Paint Enhancement

Paint enhancement is a lighter machine-polishing service for improving gloss, reducing light wash marks and refining the overall finish.

Best suited for
Vehicles with reduced gloss, light swirls and general wash marring where sensible improvement matters more than maximum correction.
Timing
Commonly one full day; confirmed after assessment
Price
From £300
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Deeper defect reduction

Paint Correction

Paint correction is a more intensive polishing process intended to reduce swirl marks, oxidation, wash marring, correctable water spotting and lighter scratches.

Best suited for
Vehicles where paint condition limits clarity and a more substantial, measured improvement is justified.
Timing
Often one to several days; assessment required
Price
From £500
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One-year and two-year options

Ceramic Protection

Ceramic coating adds a durable, hydrophobic layer that can make regular cleaning easier and improve resistance to environmental and chemical contamination within the product’s limits.

Best suited for
Owners seeking longer-lasting protection after suitable preparation, including new vehicles and corrected paintwork.
Timing
Preparation, application and curing time vary
Price
Quoted after assessment
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Practical comparison

What changes between services

Timing varies substantially by vehicle and condition. On smaller screens each service is presented as a readable group.

Comparison of CRDetailingUK services
ServiceInterior depthExterior / polishingProtectionPrice
RefreshMaintenanceNot included as standardCondition-appropriate finish£70–£100
Interior ResetDeepNot included as standardCondition-appropriate finish£140–£220
Full ResetDeepNot included as standardCondition-appropriate finish£180–£260
Pre-Sale DetailDeepNot included as standardCondition-appropriate finish£220–£350
Paint EnhancementNot the focusPaint EnhancementSelected after polishingFrom £300
Paint CorrectionNot the focusPaint CorrectionSelected after polishingFrom £500
Ceramic ProtectionNot the focusAs assessment requiresOne- or two-year optionQuoted after assessment

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