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- Sub-Zero
- Level 1
- Level 2
- Level 3
- Level 4
- Level 5
From £800
(+ VAT) - 2-3 Days
Sub Zero Detail - Dry Ice Blasting
Underbody/Engine Bay – Cleaning/Restoration
- At Topaz we are known for our detailing, having offered our Level 1 to 5 Details for over 12 years. In 2023 we have taken detailing to the next level: Sub Zero. Our Sub Zero detail is a form of ‘dry ice blasting’ which uses frozen CO2 pellets to transform your car, without damaging it. However, we are not talking about paintwork here, our Sub Zero detail goes underneath your car, removing years of road grime from the underbody, engine bay and suspension components, in many cases making them look like brand new again.
What is Dry Ice Blasting?
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Dry Ice Blasting is able to remove everything from dirt, grime and grease to rust/oxidisation, overspray and coatings (when desired). Better yet, this treatment is safe to use on paint, metal, plastic and rubber.
This process works by blasting soft CO2 pellets at high pressure onto the surface in question. Upon contact the pellets immediately turn to gas, and the extreme temperature (-79°C) thermally shocks the contaminants, causing them to lose adhesion with the surface.
We are also able to combine this treatment with any number of underbody coatings/sealants to make sure your car stays corrosion free and looking fresh, even underneath!
Why choose the Sub Zero Detail?
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Dry ice blasting is not a new craft, however, at Topaz we have finessed the technique to guarantee that the service is always offered at the uncompromising Topaz standard, in line with our paint correction and paint protection services. We have the latest state of the art equipment coupled with a years of experimentation and testing to be able to offer the Ice Blasting like you’ve never seen it before.
Underneath a car there are many sensitive components, coatings and lines that must not be damaged. We are very careful to never use excessive pressure on any part of the car to guarantee nothing is damaged or compromised, whilst still achieving the maximum effect and result. Your car will never have been treated so well or looked so good!
Currently we are offering our Sub Zero Detail at our HQ in North London, and to date we have transformed everything from classic 911s to the latest Ferrari hypercars. Contact our team to find our what we could do for your car.
From £450
(+ VAT) - 2-3 Days
Level 1 - Protection Detail
Exterior – Cleaning/Cleansing/Decontamination
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21 STAGE TOPAZ CLEANING PROCESS INCLUDING:
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- • The vehicle is washed using PH neutral shampoo using twin grit guard bucket system to prevent any stones and sharp edged particles being carried onto the car via wash mitt.
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- • Wheels are cleaned using a nonacidic citrus based cleaner and specially designed horse hair brushes.
- • Door shuts, petrol cap, arches and lower sections parts will be cleaned (where accessible).
- • The vehicle is hand dried using deep-pile microfibre towels.
- • The paintwork is treated with a clay bar (mild or aggressive) removing bonded surface contaminants.
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• Body solvent is applied to dissolve and remove tar, road grime, honey dew and bug splatter deposits and other petroleum based substances.
- • Tyres are dressed.
- • Exterior plastics and door trims are dressed.
SEALANT
Speak to our team for recomendations on ceramic coatings for the paintwork, windows and wheels.
Interior
- • Carpets vacuumed.
- • Windows are cleaned on the inside.
- • Interior trim and surfaces are all cleaned using aerospace-grade products.
Why choose the Level 1 Protection Detail?
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The purpose of a Level 1 Detail is to decontaminate the paintwork or PPF (Paint Protection Film). Most commonly, a Level 1 Detail is used to detail satin paint (which cannot be machine polished) or as an ongoing maintenance detail. It doesn’t involve paint correction, and instead, is a thorough deep clean involving both chemical and mechanical decontamination.
From £800
(+ VAT) - 1 - 2 Days.
Includes Level 1 Detail
Level 2 - Enhancement Detail
Exterior – Cleaning/Cleansing/Decontamination
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24 STAGE TOPAZ CLEANING PROCESS INCLUDING:
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- • A layer of thick white foam is applied to the vehicle to help loosen, lift and remove dirt particles from the paintwork without inducing micro scratches.
- • The vehicle is then blown dry with “Black Baron Vehicle Dryer” peak airflow rate of just over 330mph, eliminating water streaks.
- • The engine bay is cleaned.
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PAINT CORRECTION – 70-80% CORRECTION FACTOR
• Paintwork is treated to a one-to-two stage correction process, to remove light paint imperfections, such as minor swirl marks to increase the gloss factor. - • Chrome and stainless steel surfaces are treated and protected.
- • All light clusters are treated and protected.
Interior
- The vehicle is deodorised using specially designed anti-bacterial treatment, which breaks down and eliminates bad odour and bacteria instead of masking them.
Why choose the Level 2 Enhancement Detail?
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This is our entry level paint correction detail, which removes minor imperfections including fine swirls/scratches in the clearcoat/topcoat of the paint. It is perfect for new cars, or cars with dulled paint that need a refresh. This process results in 70% to 80% 'correction factor', it will not, however, remove any deeper scratches.
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To seal freshly corrected paintwork we recommend Ceramic Coating for added glossiness, hydrophobic properties and easier maintenance or PPF for ultimate protection.
From £1350
(+ VAT) - 3- 4 Days
Includes Level 2 Detail
Level 3 - Correction Detail
Exterior – Cleaning/Cleansing/Decontamination
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PAINT CORRECTION – 80-95% CORRECTION FACTOR
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- • Paint thickness is measured using an ultrasonic paint depth gauge.
- • Various lighting is used to establish the condition of the paintwork.
- • Paintwork is treated to a three stage paint correction process to eliminate defects including medium swirl marks and holograms. Panels are alcohol wiped after every stage to ensure true correction. Exhaust tips are rejuvenated with specially designed metal compounds. Glass is treated with nano polish.
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Interior
- Carpets are shampooed if necessary and dried using a wet suction vacuum cleaner. Specifically designed Alcantara cleaner is applied to revive the Alcantara fibres. All leather surfaces are cleansed and protected. Air vents, button surrounds and fascia are cleaned using specialised brushes.
Why choose the Level 3 Correction Detail?
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This is our used vehicle three stage paint correction and interior detail, which removes medium imperfections including swirls/scratches in the clear coat of the paint. This process results in 80% to 95% 'correction factor' *
The Level 3 Detail also includes a thorough rejuvenation of all chromatic and metal elements, e.g. the exhaust tips, door shuts, light and air clusters, washing of the interior and deodorisation, leather protection, nano polish of the glass inside and out, and more.
This process is designed to bring out the best of a used car, getting the life back into the paintwork and looking as new as it possibly could!
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- To seal freshly corrected paintwork we recommend Ceramic Coating for added glossiness, hydrophobic properties and easier maintenance or PPF for ultimate protection.
From £2500
(+ VAT) - 4 - 6 Days.
In addition or in lieu of Level 3 Detail
Level 4 - Ultimate Detail
Exterior – Cleaning/Cleansing/Decontamination
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• Door shuts are cleansed.
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- • Wheels are removed, cleaned on the inside and cleansed, then all wheel nuts are torque set to the correct manufacturer’s specifications.
- • Wheels are cleansed, polished and sealed inside and out.
- • Engine bay is detailed.
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PAINT CORRECTION – 95%-99% CORRECTION FACTOR
• Alloy wheels paint corrected. - • Paintwork is treated to a three-to-five stage paint correction process to eliminate defects such as heavy swirl marks, holograms and minor scratches.
- • Deeper surface scratches are leveled using specifically designed finishing papers. Paintwork is checked using a digital microscope in specific areas.
Interior
- • Safety belts are steam cleaned.
- • All leather surfaces are cleaned, de-glossed, fed with essential oils and then protected with leather guard.
Why choose the Level 4 Ultimate Detail?
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This detailing level is ideal if you wish to bring your car’s paint back to life. In addition to what we offer in our lower detailing levels, our Level 4 Detail includes an engine bay detail, underbody clean, wheels removed and polished and much more. With up to five stages of correction we can achieve up to a 99% ‘correction factor’. This is the best possible detail to rejuvenate paintwork and create a ‘better than new’ finish.
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- To seal freshly corrected paintwork we recommend Ceramic Coating for added glossiness, hydrophobic properties and easier maintenance or PPF for ultimate protection.
From £350 per panel
(+ VAT) - 1 - 2 Weeks
Includes Level 3 Detail
Level 5 - Signature Detail
Paint Distortion (Orange Peel) Removal
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UP TO 100% CORRECTION FACTOR
The focus of this service is to eliminate the inconsistent, distorted finish found in modern clear coats. Our Signature treatment focuses on improving the factory finish achieving a far superior standard.
The process includes levelling the clear coat (lacquer) using a variety of specialist tools and eliminating the high points found on modern paint systems.
Our expertise, knowledge and years of experience combine to give the Topaz Signature treatment its 100% success rate.
Why choose the Level 5 Signature Detail?
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If you are striving for perfection in yoour paintwork then our Signature Detail is for you. ‘Orange peel’ or peaks and troughs in the clear coat add unwanted, distortion, texture and dullness to the paint. The Topaz Signature Detail will remove unwanted ‘orange peel’ texture achieving a glass like finish.
Our Level 5 Detail is our Signature Detail which completely relevels the clear coat, refining and polishing it in five stages. This involves dry sanding, wet sanding, and paint correction. This treatment is perfect for a car you want to keep and cherish for many years.
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- To seal freshly corrected paintwork we recommend Ceramic Coating for added glossiness, hydrophobic properties and easier maintenance or PPF for ultimate protection.
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What is Detailing?
The term “Detailing” can be misinterpreted and confused with a much more basic service; valeting. Valeting can be described as “the cleaning of the exterior / interior to remove visible dust, dirt and grime, leaving the surfaces clean and shiny” Although a very simple and straight forward task, paint damage and surface imperfections are often caused by incorrect washing techniques. At Topaz Detailing we not only repair this damage but exceed this, creating a “better than new” finish. “The art of making a car beautiful is time”. This time refers not only to the time spent on your car but the time taken to gather expertise and knowledge, allowing us to provide a service that fits the beauty, elegance and sophistication of the cars we work with, restoring, enhancing and protecting your vehicle.
How paint damage is inflicted? …
If dirt, dust and grime are not correctly removed from the vehicle, the cleaning process will rub and grind these particles into the surface of the paint inflicting noticeable damage. Sponges may have been used on numerous vehicles prior to touching your car, collecting dirt and grit. This problem induces defects known as “swirl marks” and can be seen below. Other side effects of incorrect washing techniques are component damage. Harmful acidic products, specifically designed for cleaning concrete are used to clean wheels and lower sections of the car. These harmful products cause rusted brake callipers, wheel nuts, exhaust tips and brake disc surrounds. Valeting companies also offer what is known as a “Polish” or “Machine polish” as an elite car presentation service. The products, processes and techniques used in these so called “full valets” are actually doing more harm than good to the paintwork. They result in circular scratches and very visible grooves in the vehicle’s top coat. Very abrasive compounds and improper use of a rotary polishing machine are used to butcher the paint imperfections. They remove huge amounts of the vehicles clear coat, whilst inflicting “holograms” and buffer trails.
What about new cars!? …
Unfortunately we also receive new cars with defects caused by the dealer. During the PDI “Pre Delivery inspection”, the rushed removal of the factory applied wax and protective wrapping causes paint imperfections such as swirl marks and micro scratches. Topaz detailing provides a service that will not only restore you vehicles appearance but will exceed your aesthetic expectations.