New Car Detail

About this treatment

While your car may be fresh from the showroom, it’s rarely in "perfect" condition. Before a vehicle even reaches the dealership, it has likely been handled, transported, and wiped down multiple times—often leading to light marring and surface scratches.


Taking a new car onto the road without the correct level of protection leaves your investment vulnerable to UV damage, environmental fallout, and those dreaded swirl marks.


The Solution: My New Car Detail. I designed the New Car Detail at Joe Huntley Detailing Ltd to rectify these factory-level imperfections and seal in a deep, glossy finish from day one. By choosing this service, I ensure your vehicle is meticulously prepared and protected, providing a barrier against the elements that makes future maintenance effortless.

But the dealership can do this?

When you buy a new car, the dealership will almost certainly try to sell you their in-house "protection package." However, having spent over 16 years in the industry—including time working for chemical manufacturers and seeing exactly how dealerships operate "behind the curtain"— I strongly advise against these services.


Dealership packages are often high-volume and low-quality. Because they operate on tight schedules, the application is frequently rushed. This results in:

  • Trapped Imperfections: Protection is often applied over existing contamination and scratches rather than removing them first.

  • Poor Execution: "High spots" and unsightly residue are often left behind by staff members who aren't trained detailing specialists.

  • Sub-standard Products: Dealerships typically use low-grade paint sealants designed for speed, not longevity. These products don't require proper curing time and offer a fraction of the durability of a professional-grade ceramic coating.


I don't "slap on" protection. I take the time to properly decontaminate and prepare the surface, ensuring the protection I apply actually lasts for years, not weeks.

Heres how I will detail your new car

Heres how I will detail your new car

From the moment you take delivery, I advise you to ask the dealership not to wash, touch, or polish the car. This prevents them from causing damage before I even see it, saving us time and often saving you money!


Once the car is in my studio, I follow a meticulous process:

Deep Clean & Decontamination: The first step is a multi-stage deep clean to remove every trace of transit film, rail dust, and environmental fallout your car may have picked up on its journey.


Inspection & Measurement: I inspect every square inch of the paintwork for marring, swirls, and scratches. I also take paint depth readings across the entire vehicle to ensure the paint is healthy and there are no "nasty surprises" hiding beneath the surface.


Tailored Polishing: My machine polishing is tailored specifically to your vehicle’s needs. My goal is to preserve the paint depth as much as possible while removing defects, delivering the flawless, mirror-like finish your car deserves.


High-End Protection: Finally, I seal that perfect finish with Modesta BCX, offering upwards of three years of protection. In adtion, your wheels would be removed and fully ceramic coated. For those looking for even greater durability and higher scratch resistance, this can be upgraded to Modesta BC-04.

From the moment you take delivery, I advise you to ask the dealership not to wash, touch, or polish the car. This prevents them from causing damage before I even see it, saving us time and often saving you money!


Once the car is in my studio, I follow a meticulous process:

Deep Clean & Decontamination: The first step is a multi-stage deep clean to remove every trace of transit film, rail dust, and environmental fallout your car may have picked up on its journey.


Inspection & Measurement: I inspect every square inch of the paintwork for marring, swirls, and scratches. I also take paint depth readings across the entire vehicle to ensure the paint is healthy and there are no "nasty surprises" hiding beneath the surface.


Tailored Polishing: My machine polishing is tailored specifically to your vehicle’s needs. My goal is to preserve the paint depth as much as possible while removing defects, delivering the flawless, mirror-like finish your car deserves.


High-End Protection: Finally, I seal that perfect finish with Modesta BCX, offering upwards of three years of protection. In adtion, your wheels would be removed and fully ceramic coated. For those looking for even greater durability and higher scratch resistance, this can be upgraded to Modesta BC-04.

Do not fear if you haven’t got to the level of the finest classics or rarest of supercars yet, many owners of cars such as BMW M3’s and Porsches love to opt for this detail also. It allows them to create perfection on their pride and joy. This could be as simple as having a wheels off detail, wheel arches cleaned and rotor hats cleaned and painted. A small detail that can transform the look of a car but in its own right takes a lot of time and detail.


As mentioned before, this is your opportunity to create your perfect detail. It is recommended that a consultation takes place prior to booking to inspect the condition of the vehicle and to see what is truly possible. 



As this is a custom built service for your specific vehicle, the work included is not detailed on the Service Menu. Instead, complete the form below with a detailed description of what you're looking for and a bespoke package will be crafted to suit your needs. 

Pricing & treatment time

Standard package - 3 year coating

Time - 3 Days

Prices from £1,000

Advance package - 5 year coating

Time - 4 days

Prices from £1,300

Extra Detailing

Paint Protection Film - Front End

Fabric Roof Treatmeant

Engine Bay Detailing

Time - 3 days

Prices from £1,400

Optional treatment upgrades:

Exterior Paint Coatings

Advanced Nano-Titanium Glass Coating (Modesta BC-04) - 5 Year

Matte Paint Coating (Modesta BC-M) - 3 Year

Additional Coatings

Exterior Glass Safety Coating

Modesta Leather Coating

Extra Detailing

Fabric Roof Treatmeant

Engine Bay Detailing

Lets talk…

I'm ready to elevate your vehicle's appearance or protect its finish with the best detailing and protection services.

Please use this form to tell me about your vehicle and your service needs. The more detail you provide, the better I can assess the scope of work and prepare an accurate, tailored quotation for you.


Booking lead times can extend to between four and six weeks throughout the year. To secure your preferred date and ensure your vehicle gets the attention it deserves sooner rather than later, I recommend submitting your details today!

Think you might want more protection? Why not check out paint protection film (PPF) to see if that service is the one for you →