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Mobile Valeting and Detailing Services, Covid-19

multi_matt — Thu, 14 May 2020 19:31:38 +0000

We hope you are well during this difficult time. In the next few days we hope to be back up and running with at least some mobile valeting services, having been on lockdown for the last couple of months.

We aim to carry out interior and exterior valets while maintaining social distancing, to keep any risks at an absolute minimum where possible. Thankfully, due to the nature of our work, we can work outdoors and keep a safe distance as part of our everyday practices.

We're looking forward to getting back up and running, but most of all stay safe and take care

#car valeting #mobile valeting #birmingham #solihull

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SAP ATTACK! car detailing and paint correction – Renault Captur

multi_matt — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 12:10:33 +0000

Car Detailing Stories - The tale of the Sap Monster

Hello All,

Here is an account of a Renault Captur, which was brought to JM Valeting having received a severe aerial bombardment from the Sap Monster!

Despite only being approximately 18 months old the car was covered in sap residue - mainly on the bonnet and roof - and much of which had solidified over a considerable period of time.

I counted between 30-40 problem areas just on the bonnet and roof. And as you can see from the pictures below, the problems were severe, although the pictures do not do justice to how much the sap had ruined the overall look of the vehicle.

The first stage of the rectification process was the obvious full wash, involving pre-rinse, snow foam, 2-bucket wash and final rinse. Following this I began the careful and slow process of ridding the car of the sap. Using a combination of all-purpose cleaners and specialist products I very gradually began to remove the affected areas one by one, taking care of the paintwork underneath in the process.

Some time later the bulk of the sap residue had been removed, but just as I had suspected the inevitable etching had remained, as you can see from the pics below.

A careful removal of the remaining contaminants with a clay bar was the next step, allowing the bodywork to be as smooth and contaminant-free as possible prior to machine polishing. Once complete, although the etching is still visible, at least there are no more nasties lurking around.

The previous stages were also then carried out on the roof, which was in even worse condition than the bonnet!

Finally, a careful machine polish was carried out on the entire bonnet and roof, leaving a deep, glossy finish, and removing additional minor scratches in the process.

All in all, a very satisfying day's work!

Thanks for visiting!

JM Valeting, car detailing solihull, Birmingham and West Midlands

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Car Detailing Solihull, Birmingham and West Midlands

multi_matt — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 10:50:39 +0000

Hello All,

Here are some pictures of a recent full-day valet carried out on a beautiful Volvo V40. As you can see from the pictures there were several areas scattered around the bodywork which required polishing and correcting. They comprised the usual offenders of grease marks, hand prints and residue from oils and other annoying substances.

Following a multi-stage wash, clean and rinse the car then received a full polish, with special attention being paid to the affected areas. Finally a layer of wax was applied to protect the car throughout the winter.

As you can see, despite the fact that the car required only a basic level of detailing, the results were nevertheless impressive, removing the offending areas and bring the car back to a high level of finish.

Thanks for dropping in!

JM Valeting, Car Detailing Solihull, Birmingham and West Midlands and Mobile Valeting serving Solihull, Birmingham and West Midlands.

For more information on our detailing services, including enhancement detail, new car detail, protection detail and make-over detail, please visit the detailing section of our website.

Many thank

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Detailing Solihull, Opti-Coat Pro

multi_matt — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 15:32:59 +0000

JM Valeting is one of only a handful of Pro Applicators of Optimum Polymer Technology's Ceramic Coating in the UK. Opti-Coat is a market-leading surface coating, which is applied to your car’s existing bodywork to not only enhance the gloss and look of your vehicle, but to add a durable layer of protection against marring and natural degradation. It provides superior resistance to scratching and chemical etching and provides permanent protection for all factory paints. Once applied it never needs to be reapplied and can be used in conjunction with other waxes and sealants.

Opti-Coat Pro includes a lifetime warranty on new vehicles and a 5-year warranty on used vehicles.

what is opti-coat ceramic coating?

Opti-Coat (Opti-Guard) is a hard wearing, after-market, ceramic clear coat for superior resistance to scratching (9H) and chemical etching from environmental impacts. It provides permanent protection for all factory paints, and can also be applied to exterior glass, metal and hard plastic surfaces.

Opti-Coat is not a wax or sealant like other products on the market. It is a ceramic clear coating very similar to factory type clear coats. A layer of Opti-Coat measures approx. 2 microns in thickness, or about 100 times thicker than your typical wax or sealant. Unlike paint protection sealants such as PTFE, Nano Sealants, GlassPlexin that degrade over time and are easily removed through washing with water or chemicals, Opti-Coat does not degrade and cannot be removed by chemicals such as heavy duty truck wash or even caustic degreasers. It is totally resistant to these chemicals and produces a permanent film that is chemically bonded with the factory paint layers. Opti-Coat is effectively the vehicles new outer clear coat. It is far more resistant to chemical etching than factory clear coats and far more resistant than competing paint protection sealants. The 2 micron layer also provides a thick buffer between any damage and the factory paintwork.

Opti-Coat advantages?

Unlike waxes or sealants, which dissolve and break down over time, Opti-Coat bonds permanently with the factory coating, protecting the surface indefinitely and will not delaminate.

A second skin?

A single layer of Optimum Clear Coating measures approximately 2 microns in thickness. When compared to other paint protection products, Opti-Coat is more than 100 times thicker, with tests showing a wax coating measuring less than 0.02 microns.

This allows Opti-Coat to effectively act like a second skin for your car's bodywork, absorbing damage that would otherwise affect the factory paint layers. Swirl marks and light scratches are not only decreased by the harder Optimum Ceramic Coating, the factory paint is protected and preserved.

Opti-Coat is completely resistant to acidic environmental substances such as bird droppings. Unlike your factory clear coating that can be permanently damaged, Opti-Coat will not etch or dissolve when in contact with these substances, and a clean, glossy clear coating is maintained.

What are the benefits of applying Opti-Coat?

A Superior Clear Coat Film
Opti-Coat will provide the owner with a superior clear coat film and the most advanced paint protection product in the marketplace, that is resistant to chemical etching, and harder than factory clear coatings to reduce swirls and scratches

A Permanent Hydrophobic Surface
Opti-Coat will provide the owner with a permanent hydrophobic surface that is easier to clean, and stays cleaner for longer!

Improved Resale Value
By maintaining a quality finish using the Optimum Clear Coating, you'll also maintain a solid resale value when it comes time to upgrade to a new vehicle.

How it works:

Opti-Coat works by bonding to your factory clear coating and becoming a permanent part of your vehicles paint system. Prior to application, the technician must analyses the condition of the bodywork and rectify any defects or contamination. On completion, the paintwork is prepared and cleaned using an alcohol based cleaner and ready for coating.

The Optimum Clear Coating is mostly self levelling. Any high spots are manually levelled by the technician to produce an even coat. Once complete, the surface is touch dry within 30 minutes.

The Optimum Clear Coating continues to cross-link and harden. Within 12 hours it is resistant to liquids such as water and can be driven as normal by the client. Opti-Coat will then continue to harden over the next 30 days as it is exposed to heat.

comparison chart

For more details on how Opti-Coat pro can protect your car, please give us a call. Alternatively you can visit us at our detailing centre in Shirley, Solihull.

All bookings by appointment only.

JM Valeting: Solihull, West Midlands and Birmingham detailing.

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Car Detailing West Midlands, Birmingham, Solihull

multi_matt — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 15:24:50 +0000

Hello All,

JM Valeting and Detailing is pleased to update a raft of detailing services, from entry-level 'make-over' detail, to enhancement and new car protection.

WHAT IS DETAILING?

Detailing is the name given to the treatment, protection and correction of your car’s bodywork and interior. It is a higher level of service than valeting and is most commonly used with reference to machine polishing, which can remove defects such as swirl marks, marring, minor scratches and dull, lifeless paintwork. The range of detailing services varies greatly, depending on the type of correction needed and/or the level of protection one wishes to apply to the bodywork. Therefore, at JM Valeting we have a variety of options to suit all budgets, from a simple spruce up of the bodywork, to paint correction and new car protection.

OPTI-COAT PRO

JM Valeting is one of only a handful of Pro Applicators of Optimum Polymer Technology’s Ceramic Coating in the UK. Opti-Coat is a market-leading surface coating, which is applied to your car’s existing bodywork to not only enhance the gloss and look of your vehicle, but to add a durable layer of protection against marring and natural degradation. It provides superior resistance to scratching and chemical etching and provides permanent protection for all factory paints. Once applied it never needs to be reapplied and can be used in conjunction with other waxes and sealants.

More details at www.opti-coat.com

Opti-Coat Pro includes a lifetime warranty on new vehicles and a 5-year warranty on used vehicles.

For more information on our range of services, please visit the link below:

detailing services

You can visit us at our detailing centre in Shirley, Solihull.

All bookings by appointment only.

JM Valeting. Detailing West Midlands, Birmingham and Solihull.

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