Hydrophobic paint
Rain and rinse water gather into tight beads, carrying loose dirt away from the surface.
High water contact angle
Ceramic coating Croydon / South London paint correction
Uncompromising gloss. Unmatched protection.
Garside's Detailing Works corrects the paint first, then seals it with a ceramic coating built for luxury cars, performance cars and newly purchased vehicles across Greater London.
Water beads away. UV damage slows. Washing takes less effort.
The coating does the hard work
Why ceramic coating?
A properly prepared surface turns daily grime into a shorter wash. The protection is visible in every bead and reflected in every panel.
UV resistance
The coating helps reduce fading and oxidation on paint that spends its days outside.
Built for daily exposure
Chemical defence
Bird deposits, tree sap and road film have less time to bond when the surface is sealed.
Protection between washes
Shorter washes
Use the right shampoo and a gentle contact wash. The coating makes maintenance simpler.
Less scrubbing required
Step one: paint correction
The foundation is a clean, level finish.
Swirl marks, light scratches and oxidation scatter light across the panel. We inspect the paint, measure its condition and choose the safest machine-polishing stages for the vehicle.
Correction comes before coating. It leaves the gloss underneath the protection rather than sealing defects into it.
Inspect
Lighting and paint-depth checks guide the work.
Refine
One or more polishing stages remove visible defects.
BEFORE / AFTER
Choose your protection level
Coating packages for every car
The final quote follows a paint inspection. Vehicle size, paint condition and preparation time set the price.
Light
Daily driver protection
A sensible first coating for a car that works hard through London traffic.
- One-year coating system
- Single-stage gloss enhancement
- Exterior preparation and handover wash
Sport / most chosen
Deep gloss protection
The right balance for performance cars and cherished weekend vehicles.
- Two-year coating system
- Multi-stage paint correction
- Enhanced gloss and hydrophobic finish
- Two-year warranty on the coating
Pro
Long-term investment
A full preparation package for luxury cars, new purchases and demanding owners.
- Five-year coating system
- Full paint correction
- Interior protection treatment
- Two-year warranty on most systems
Systems available from Gtechniq, Gyeon and CarPro. Swirl-free finish guaranteed after agreed correction scope.
Matte and special-effect paint safe
Matte paint needs a different process. We use coatings that preserve the original texture without adding a wet gloss, and we never polish a surface where polishing could alter its finish.
Suitable for BMW M, Mercedes-AMG, pearlescent finishes and properly prepared wrapped vehicles. Ask for matte paint safe detailing in Croydon.
Keep the finish working
Caring for your coating
The coating protects the paint. Your wash routine protects the coating.
Simple habits matter.
Recent workshop finishes
Recent coating projects
The details show in the reflections, the tight beads and the clean panel edges.
Black Porsche 911
Sport package with two-stage correction and tight water beading.
Matte BMW M
Matte-safe coating that keeps the original texture.
Mercedes-AMG
New car protection with gloss enhancement.
Classic Jaguar
Careful correction with protection chosen for older paint.
Make the paint easier to live with
Invest in long-term protection.
Tell us the car, its current paint condition and how you use it. Garside's Detailing Works will recommend the correction and coating level that makes sense.
Workshop in Croydon at 261 Bensham Lane, CR7 7NW. Mobile assessment available across Greater London.