Seat Ateca (Revive)

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This vehicle belongs to one of our most loyal clients, and it's their latest purchase — acquired from a private dealership. Having had several of their previous vehicles detailed by us, they immediately recognised that this one wasn’t up to the same standard.

In the bright summer sunshine, the paintwork revealed extensive swirl marks, and several areas of metal trim were heavily marred, with a chalky, limescale-like appearance.

The cabin appeared tidy at a glance but was far from clean. Dirt had built up in hard-to-reach areas, and there was a lingering smell of dog throughout. We carried out a deep interior clean, removing embedded dirt from around buttons, vents, and trim, and treated all surfaces with steam to neutralise odours — leaving the cabin fresh, hygienic and properly detailed.

We've recently refined our Revive approach — moving away from a traditional 3-in-1 polish to a more effective single-stage machine polish, followed by the application of a one-year ceramic hard coat. This updated process delivered excellent results, significantly reducing swirl marks and bringing the white paintwork to life with a sharp, glossy finish in the summer sun.

This was our very first Tesla, and I’m pleased to say I was genuinely impressed with the vehicle. The owner requested our Refresh service, both inside and out – a perfect choice given the car is just two months old. That’s exactly why we offer this service: it’s designed for vehicles that don’t yet require a full revitalisation, but still deserve to have their finish preserved and cared for properly from the outset.

Our Refresh service focuses on safe, careful washing techniques, keeping contact with the paintwork to a minimum and ensuring a swirl-free finish every time. It’s all about maintaining that pristine appearance, the right way.

This is one of the best cared-for vehicles we’ve seen. The owner clearly takes great pride in maintaining it, although we were a little concerned when washing-up liquid and a chamois leather were mentioned.

We treated the car to our newly enhanced Revive treatment, which now includes a 12‑month ceramic hard coat. In true English summer fashion, the heavens opened twice during the polishing stage, which caused a slight delay. Even so, we finished the work in a single day, and the customer was absolutely delighted with the results—especially impressed with how clean the wheel barrels were.

Before handing the car back, we shared a few simple tips and recommendations to help keep it looking its best, which are much kinder to the paintwork and help maintain the ceramic protection for longer.

Black cars always look their best after a proper detail, with paint that comes up deep, vibrant and impossible to miss.

This car came in for our Revive treatment on a hot 31° August day. We worked panel by panel, starting in the shade and cooling the hotter areas with a damp towel before polishing. On the boot area we also noticed some circular markings on the surface, which were particularly visible in direct sunlight. Once refined, the paint looked clean, smooth and consistent again.

By evening the car had cooled and was ready for its hard coat, leaving the black paintwork rich, glossy and protected. A true head turner.

Black cars seem to be the style of summer 2025, and they remain one of our favourite colours to detail. In the sunshine they come alive, revealing a deep gloss and mirror finish that always turns heads.

This vehicle had already been protected with Gtechniq’s Crystal Serum Light by another detailing company. The owner, visiting from Scotland, wanted a local clean that would restore the gloss and vibrancy of the paintwork without risking any damage to the coating. Our Refresh cleans use pH neutral products that are safe for coatings and protection layers while still delivering a thorough finish.

The request came in last minute on a weekend when we are usually closed. The customer hoped for a quick rinse before the return journey, but we explained that even an exterior only Refresh takes a minimum of two hours. Cutting corners is not how we work, so we arranged a proper booking the following week instead, leaving the car restored to the deep gloss finish it deserved.

This job also marked the first use of our new laminated number plate covers, designed to display our recently refreshed logo. They make every photo look sharper and more professional, helping our work stand out exactly as it should.