Good Evening Pure GT. Hopefully this will interest some of you.
Having kept the same prices for around 2-3 years, I felt it was time for a review. Machine correction details are taking much longer than they used to, mainly as the level of correction now achieved is much higher with full corrections now often taking 20+ hours. On the other hand Protection details are taking slightly less time so I've dropped these down
Despite the slight increases, I still firmly believe the prices are excellent value when you consider the average hourly rate, the improvement to the car, the increased value / sales potential once the detailing is complete and the price of other companies with the same experience, portfolio and track record of excellent reliable workmanship.
The new prices are effective immediately but as a special offer for PureGT registered members, for the rest of February you can book a job at 15% off the old prices.
(Bookings must be made before midnight on Thursday 28th Feb and secured with a £100 deposit per car. Actual detail can be carried out any time before March 29th. Prices are rounded down to the nearest £5. Bookings can be made Mon-Fri on a first come first served basis. Please contact via PureGT Private message. Travel charged at 35p per mile for the round trip from CB1 and accommodation at cost price (usually £30 per night) where the job will run over consecutive days and is more than 60 mins travelling time each way. Alternatively I often stay with customers in guest/spare rooms.)
For full details on the services we offer, please visit our services page at http://cambridgeautogleam.com/Services.aspx
The letters S / M / L below refer to a car size and are to be used as a guide.
S - Up to a hatchback car size
M - Up to a medium saloon car size
L - Large saloon car and 4x4 size
(For the machine correction details, most super / hyper cars are classed as a Medium size car or larger regardless of their actual overall size due to the complexity of the panel shape and thus the increase in detailing time)
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[td]New Car Protection Detail 7-9 hrs work
Old Price - S £300 / M+L £350
New Price - S £300 / M £330 / L £370
PGT Price - S £255 / M+L £295[/td]
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Ok so the prices haven't changed much for this detail. This costs a little more than a 'Used Car Protection Detail' as we typically spend 1-2 hrs checking and machine polishing the paint in localised areas.
New cars are rarely delivered with perfect paint. Then dealers normally try to sell you a 'lifetime' protection package that cost them very little and is applied quickly and with little care. Applied poorly, the application can cause more damage to the paint meaning your new car is handed to you looking like its already seen numerous poor hand car washes. To make matters worse the 'lifetime' protection rarely lasts for the quoted duration.
For a similar price to what the dealers will charge for this poor service, you can instead let us properly inspect your new cars paint, machine correct any localised areas that require it, apply a quality sealant or wax that gives a realistic and honest level of 4-6 months protection and hand the car to you in the best possible condition.
Examples (clickable thumbnails)
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[td]Used Car Protection Detail 6-8 hrs work
Old Price - S £300 / M+L £350
New Price - S £250 / M £280 / L £320
PGT Price - S £210 / M £235 / L £270[/td]
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Ah, so no point taking the 15% off the old prices as that barely makes the offer cheaper than the new prices
. So how about 15% off the new prices on this detail.
Although this takes less time and is cheaper than our enhancement and correction details where we use a machine polisher, we can still greatly improve the look of your car by deep cleaning and protecting every surface. If the car requires it we use, by hand, a product on the paint that leaves a thin layer of masking fillers that greatly enhances the surface gloss. When locked in with the protective layer, the overall improved appearance and protection lasts up to 4 months. For cars that do not require this (for instance a car that has near perfect paint but just requires a deep clean) we use a paint cleanser, again by hand, that leaves no masking fillers but simply cleans the paint in preparation for the protective layer
Perfect if you car is not that old and does not yet need machine paint correction, or if you dont mind the odd swirl mark but still want the car shiny and protected, or for track day cars where the paint needs a lot of cleansing but does not require machine paint correction.
Examples (clickable thumbnails)
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[td]Enhancement Detail 10-14 hrs work
Old Price - S £370 / M £420 / L £450
New Price - S £400 / M £450 / L £500
PGT Price - S £310 / M £350 / L £380[/td]
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In this detail, after the usual wash and decontamination process the paint is given a 1 stage machine correction using a finishing polish and a soft pad leaving a hi gloss, hologram free finish. Although this is often not enough to remove all the swirl marks in the paint, it does make a dramatic improvement to the paint over and above the 'protection' details by actually removing (rather than just masking) the finer swirl marks, light oxidisation and haze that rob the paint of its clarity. Under close inspection in showroom conditions, deeper marks will remain but in most other lighting conditions, the improvement this detail gives makes it a popular choice for cars that live outside or where cost is an issue and total perfection is not required.
Where as the masking / filling products used in the protection detail are a temporary fix that will need repeating over time, machine paint correction lasts for as long as the car is well cared for. Wash you car well and the swirls will not return
Examples (clickable thumbnails)
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[td]Full Correction Detail 18-30 hrs work
Old Price - S £500 / M £600 / L £700
New Price - S £600 / M £700 / L £800
PGT Price - S £425 / M £510 / L £595[/td]
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Despite being the most expensive detail we offer, this is actually the most popular.
After the usual wash and decontamination process the paint is given a multi stage machine correction where we aim to remove every mark possible (where paint depth allows).
Whilst this detail can be carried out at any point in the car's life, it is common for our customers to book it just after buying a used car, or just prior to selling one. Detailing a used car can help deliver that ‘new car’ experience often missing from a used car purchase. Similarly, before putting the car up for sale it often pays to book this detail and make your car stand out from the crowd. The result is your car will sell quicker and for a greater value, often more than making up for the cost of the detail. You can even use our photos in your advert.
As with the enhancement detail, the machine correction in this detail is a long lasting improvement. As long as you look after the car well and wash it carefully then the perfect paint finish can last for many years.
Examples (clickable thumbnails)
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[td]Top-Up Detail 3-4 hrs work
Old Price - S £135 / M+L £150
New Price - S £120 / M £140 / L £160
PGT Price - S £100 / M £115 / L £135[/td]
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More interested in driving than cleaning?? Again I've decided to discount the new prices on this detail.
For those that dont want to have to worry about the ongoing aesthetic maintenance, once we have completed one of the details above we can return and keep your car looking its best all year round.
After a careful wash we apply another coat of protection, clean the interior, re apply glass sealants and leather conditioner and leave the car as it was when we first detailed it. Some customers have this done on a monthly or bi-monthly basis, the more regular the better the car will look. We suggest leaving it no longer than 4-6 months between top ups, depending on the cars use and storage conditions. Although the initial protection may still be in place beyond this, any longer than 4-6 months and your paint will have picked up too many contaminates for the top up to be effective and you would instead be better off choosing our protection detail where we can re cleanse the paint.
Apologies for the long post but hopefully the potential savings will make up for that. Any questions please feel free to ask in this thread or contact me... Im very easy to get hold of . Phone, Text, Email, Forum, Facebook, Twitter.
Many thanks
Nathan
Having kept the same prices for around 2-3 years, I felt it was time for a review. Machine correction details are taking much longer than they used to, mainly as the level of correction now achieved is much higher with full corrections now often taking 20+ hours. On the other hand Protection details are taking slightly less time so I've dropped these down
Despite the slight increases, I still firmly believe the prices are excellent value when you consider the average hourly rate, the improvement to the car, the increased value / sales potential once the detailing is complete and the price of other companies with the same experience, portfolio and track record of excellent reliable workmanship.
The new prices are effective immediately but as a special offer for PureGT registered members, for the rest of February you can book a job at 15% off the old prices.
(Bookings must be made before midnight on Thursday 28th Feb and secured with a £100 deposit per car. Actual detail can be carried out any time before March 29th. Prices are rounded down to the nearest £5. Bookings can be made Mon-Fri on a first come first served basis. Please contact via PureGT Private message. Travel charged at 35p per mile for the round trip from CB1 and accommodation at cost price (usually £30 per night) where the job will run over consecutive days and is more than 60 mins travelling time each way. Alternatively I often stay with customers in guest/spare rooms.)
For full details on the services we offer, please visit our services page at http://cambridgeautogleam.com/Services.aspx
The letters S / M / L below refer to a car size and are to be used as a guide.
S - Up to a hatchback car size
M - Up to a medium saloon car size
L - Large saloon car and 4x4 size
(For the machine correction details, most super / hyper cars are classed as a Medium size car or larger regardless of their actual overall size due to the complexity of the panel shape and thus the increase in detailing time)
[table="width: 630, class: outer_border, align: center"]
[tr]
[td]New Car Protection Detail 7-9 hrs work
Old Price - S £300 / M+L £350
New Price - S £300 / M £330 / L £370
PGT Price - S £255 / M+L £295[/td]
[td]
[/tr]
[/table]
Ok so the prices haven't changed much for this detail. This costs a little more than a 'Used Car Protection Detail' as we typically spend 1-2 hrs checking and machine polishing the paint in localised areas.
New cars are rarely delivered with perfect paint. Then dealers normally try to sell you a 'lifetime' protection package that cost them very little and is applied quickly and with little care. Applied poorly, the application can cause more damage to the paint meaning your new car is handed to you looking like its already seen numerous poor hand car washes. To make matters worse the 'lifetime' protection rarely lasts for the quoted duration.
For a similar price to what the dealers will charge for this poor service, you can instead let us properly inspect your new cars paint, machine correct any localised areas that require it, apply a quality sealant or wax that gives a realistic and honest level of 4-6 months protection and hand the car to you in the best possible condition.
- Localised machine paint correction to repair poor polishing from the factory or scuffs and scratches picked up in transit
- Upgrade to our Vintage wax for 6-12 months durability
- Upgrade to our Crystal Lacquer coating for 12-24 months durability
- Can be carried out at the dealership (when arranged by yourselves) or at your home within days of delivery in a double garage or similar
Examples (clickable thumbnails)
[table="width: 630, class: outer_border, align: center"]
[tr]
[td]Used Car Protection Detail 6-8 hrs work
Old Price - S £300 / M+L £350
New Price - S £250 / M £280 / L £320
PGT Price - S £210 / M £235 / L £270[/td]
[td]
[/tr]
[/table]
Ah, so no point taking the 15% off the old prices as that barely makes the offer cheaper than the new prices
. So how about 15% off the new prices on this detail.Although this takes less time and is cheaper than our enhancement and correction details where we use a machine polisher, we can still greatly improve the look of your car by deep cleaning and protecting every surface. If the car requires it we use, by hand, a product on the paint that leaves a thin layer of masking fillers that greatly enhances the surface gloss. When locked in with the protective layer, the overall improved appearance and protection lasts up to 4 months. For cars that do not require this (for instance a car that has near perfect paint but just requires a deep clean) we use a paint cleanser, again by hand, that leaves no masking fillers but simply cleans the paint in preparation for the protective layer
Perfect if you car is not that old and does not yet need machine paint correction, or if you dont mind the odd swirl mark but still want the car shiny and protected, or for track day cars where the paint needs a lot of cleansing but does not require machine paint correction.
- Cheaper than our machine paint correction details while still improving the look of the car and adding valuable protection
- Perfect for track day cars or daily use commuter cars where you do not require a perfect show quality paint finish
- Upgrade to our Vintage wax for 4-10 months durability
- Can be carried out at your home either outdoors on a suitable day or in a double garage or similar
Examples (clickable thumbnails)
[table="width: 630, class: outer_border, align: center"]
[tr]
[td]Enhancement Detail 10-14 hrs work
Old Price - S £370 / M £420 / L £450
New Price - S £400 / M £450 / L £500
PGT Price - S £310 / M £350 / L £380[/td]
[td]
[/tr]
[/table]
In this detail, after the usual wash and decontamination process the paint is given a 1 stage machine correction using a finishing polish and a soft pad leaving a hi gloss, hologram free finish. Although this is often not enough to remove all the swirl marks in the paint, it does make a dramatic improvement to the paint over and above the 'protection' details by actually removing (rather than just masking) the finer swirl marks, light oxidisation and haze that rob the paint of its clarity. Under close inspection in showroom conditions, deeper marks will remain but in most other lighting conditions, the improvement this detail gives makes it a popular choice for cars that live outside or where cost is an issue and total perfection is not required.
Where as the masking / filling products used in the protection detail are a temporary fix that will need repeating over time, machine paint correction lasts for as long as the car is well cared for. Wash you car well and the swirls will not return
- All the same cleaning and protection as our protection details but with a 1 stage machine paint correction
- Machine paint correction provides long lasting paint improvement
- Upgrade to our Vintage wax for 6-12 months durability
- Upgrade to our Crystal Lacquer coating for 12-24 months durability
- Can be carried out at your home in a double garage or similar
Examples (clickable thumbnails)
[table="width: 630, class: outer_border, align: center"]
[tr]
[td]Full Correction Detail 18-30 hrs work
Old Price - S £500 / M £600 / L £700
New Price - S £600 / M £700 / L £800
PGT Price - S £425 / M £510 / L £595[/td]
[td]
[/tr]
[/table]
Despite being the most expensive detail we offer, this is actually the most popular.
After the usual wash and decontamination process the paint is given a multi stage machine correction where we aim to remove every mark possible (where paint depth allows).
Whilst this detail can be carried out at any point in the car's life, it is common for our customers to book it just after buying a used car, or just prior to selling one. Detailing a used car can help deliver that ‘new car’ experience often missing from a used car purchase. Similarly, before putting the car up for sale it often pays to book this detail and make your car stand out from the crowd. The result is your car will sell quicker and for a greater value, often more than making up for the cost of the detail. You can even use our photos in your advert.
As with the enhancement detail, the machine correction in this detail is a long lasting improvement. As long as you look after the car well and wash it carefully then the perfect paint finish can last for many years.
- As much polishing as is required to get your paint as perfect as possible
- Buying a used car can now feel like buying a new car
- Increased sale potential and sale price when selling a car that looks like new
- Upgrade to our Vintage wax for 6-12 months durability
- Upgrade to our Crystal Lacquer coating for 12-24 months durability
- Can be carried out at your home in a double garage or similar
Examples (clickable thumbnails)
[table="width: 630, class: outer_border, align: center"]
[tr]
[td]Top-Up Detail 3-4 hrs work
Old Price - S £135 / M+L £150
New Price - S £120 / M £140 / L £160
PGT Price - S £100 / M £115 / L £135[/td]
[td]
[/tr]
[/table]
More interested in driving than cleaning?? Again I've decided to discount the new prices on this detail.
For those that dont want to have to worry about the ongoing aesthetic maintenance, once we have completed one of the details above we can return and keep your car looking its best all year round.
After a careful wash we apply another coat of protection, clean the interior, re apply glass sealants and leather conditioner and leave the car as it was when we first detailed it. Some customers have this done on a monthly or bi-monthly basis, the more regular the better the car will look. We suggest leaving it no longer than 4-6 months between top ups, depending on the cars use and storage conditions. Although the initial protection may still be in place beyond this, any longer than 4-6 months and your paint will have picked up too many contaminates for the top up to be effective and you would instead be better off choosing our protection detail where we can re cleanse the paint.
- No need to worry about buying expensive cleaning products and spending time cleaning the car yourself
- Upgrade to our Vintage wax for 6-12 months durability
- Can be carried out at your home either outdoors on a suitable day or in a double garage or similar
Apologies for the long post but hopefully the potential savings will make up for that. Any questions please feel free to ask in this thread or contact me... Im very easy to get hold of
. Phone, Text, Email, Forum, Facebook, Twitter.Many thanks
Nathan
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