Our 5-Step Detailing Process
Every vehicle goes through the same careful sequence, whether it's a quick valet or a full correction.
Pre-Rinse
Loose dirt and grit rinsed off before any contact touches the paint.
Decontamination
Snow foam and iron/tar removal, clay bar treatment where needed.
Safe Wash
Two-bucket hand wash method to avoid introducing new swirl marks.
Correction
Machine polishing to remove swirls, light scratches and haze.
Protect
Ceramic coating or sealant applied and cured for lasting protection.
Detailing You Can Trust
We combine care, skill and consistency to give every car the same standard of finish.
Passionate
Every car gets treated with the same care and attention we'd give our own — detailing is a craft, not a checklist.
Skilled & Careful
Safe wash methods and proper correction technique, built up over years of hands-on detailing work.
Local & Reliable
Based in West Moors and trusted across BH22 — book a slot and know your car's in safe hands.
Choose the Right Package
Guide prices below — your exact quote depends on vehicle size and condition.
Standard Valet
A safe, thorough clean to keep a well-kept car looking sharp between full details.
- Pre-rinse and snow foam
- Two-bucket contact hand wash
- Wheels, arches & tyres cleaned
- Interior vacuum & wipe-down
- Glass cleaned inside & out
Full Valet
Everything in the Standard Valet, plus a proper interior deep clean and finishing work.
- Everything in Standard Valet
- Interior deep clean & detail brushes
- Door shuts & engine bay tidied
- Plastics & trim dressed
- Tyre dressing finish
Enhancement Detail
Machine polish to remove swirls and haze, then a durable sealant to protect the corrected finish.
- Full decontamination & clay treatment
- Paint checked before correction
- Single-stage machine polish
- Swirl, haze & light scratch removal
- Durable sealant applied
Ceramic Coating
Correction followed by a professional ceramic coating, for lasting protection and gloss.
- Full decontamination & correction
- Panel wipe & surface prep
- 1 or 2 year ceramic coating applied
- Matching glass coating option
- Includes enhancement wash
Deep Interior Clean
A full interior refresh for cars that need more than a wipe-down.
- Seats & carpets shampooed
- Plastics & trim dressed
- Headlining & vents detailed
- Odour freshen-up
Glass Coating
A hydrophobic glass coating, usually paired with paint protection.
- 1 year hydrophobic glass
- Better visibility in rain
- Windscreen, windows & mirrors
- Usually paired with paint coating
Recent Jobs
A small selection of finished jobs — more posted after every booking on Instagram @zp_valets.
Before & After
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What People Are Saying
"Booked in for a full valet and the car came back looking better than the day I bought it. Really thorough."
"Had the ceramic coating done on my A45 — water just runs straight off it now. Turned up on time and explained everything."
"Great communication over DM and a fair price for the enhancement detail. Would recommend to anyone in the area."
Before You Book
How long does a valet or detail take?
It depends on the package and your car's condition. A Standard Valet is usually finished within a couple of hours; a full Enhancement Detail or Ceramic Coating can take the best part of a day or two. We'll agree a collection time when you book.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes — slots are limited, especially at weekends. Message or call with your reg and postcode and we'll find the next available day.
What if it rains after my car's been done?
Rain won't undo the work. The wash and correction stages aren't affected, and if ceramic coating's been applied your car will actually shed water and dirt more easily in wet weather.
Will ceramic coating suit an older car?
Yes, as long as the paint's in reasonable condition. If there's noticeable swirling we'll usually recommend an enhancement polish first, so the coating goes over a corrected surface rather than sealing in existing marks.
How do I pay?
Card and bank transfer are both accepted — we'll confirm details when your booking's set.
Do you offer regular maintenance plans?
Yes — if your car's already been detailed with us, ask about a discounted recurring plan to keep it looking the same way month to month.
Booking Is a Message Away
Spaces are limited each week — send your reg, postcode and the service you're after and you'll get a price back same day.
Booking Terms & Conditions
Booking & deposits
A £25 deposit is required to secure your booking. This is taken at the time of booking and deducted from the total cost of your service. The deposit is non-refundable for cancellations within 72 hours of the appointment, but can be applied towards a future booking if rescheduled with sufficient notice.
Payment & late fees
Full payment is due within 48 hours of receiving your invoice. Payments not received within this window incur a 20% late fee on the outstanding balance, rising to 40% if payment is still outstanding after 72 hours. Please pay promptly to avoid additional charges.
Weather & pricing
Our work depends on suitable weather conditions. If we arrive at the agreed location and the weather prevents us from working, we'll reschedule your appointment for a mutually convenient time at no extra cost. ZP Valets reserves the right to amend its pricing schedule or any quotation at any time without prior notice.
Preparing your vehicle
For interior valets, please have your car in a reasonable condition beforehand — remove excess items from the interior and boot, and keep personal belongings separate from anything you're happy for us to treat as rubbish. Items that appear to be rubbish may be disposed of. Please remove all personal belongings, money and valuables from your vehicle before any valeting service.
Liability & child seats
ZP Valets accepts no liability for the loss of, or damage to, personal belongings left inside a vehicle while it is being valeted. Child seats must be removed and refitted by the customer — for safety and legal reasons, we're unable to refit these under any circumstances. Please inspect your vehicle on completion and report any issues immediately so they can be resolved.