“A valet makes a car shiny, a detail makes a car perfect.”
Valeting and detailing essentially serve the same purpose; to improve the aesthetics of a vehicle by making it gleam. But there are differences in technique, cost, and more importantly, outcome.
After a valet, a car will be well tidied, usually having been through an exterior wash and interior vacuum.
On the other hand, a detail offers more extensive methods of cleaning. Every possible area of the car is washed, including wheel arches, doorsills and the engine bay.
Bodywork is often removed to access these area. The process takes days, and is often completed with paint correction and protection, all to refine a car’s visual value.
If done correctly, a detail will not only fix any imperfections, but will also protect the exterior from road salt. After a protection detail, a Ferrari owner noted that the dirt now simply ‘falls off’ the F355 during regular cleaning.
Their detailing studio is based in Warrington, and they provide a mobile unit that can travel UK wide.
Chris Griffith established his business in 2002 after leaving the Army. From daily drivers and vans, his work has grown to include higher end vehicles. He has detailed everything from showcars to supercars, with a portfolio including Ferraris and Lamborghinis of all vintage, an Alfa Romeo RZ, and more recently, a Ford RS200.
So what drives Chris to finish cars at concours condition?
“My own cars are always immaculate, and I’m passionate about getting a car perfect. It’s become an obsession almost, it kills me to see these cars going away in less than perfect condition!”
For more information on their services, visit www.griffithsdetailing.com
Photography by Matthew Parkinson
First Published: 01/11/2013
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