FAQ’s

Our detailing or “enhancement” services have been described as the ‘perfect marriage between science and art’. Through our skill in rectifying and removing paint defects such as swirl marks, holograms and scratches we are able to renovate and refurbish old paint or enhance the original finish to far beyond the manufacturers capabilities.

Do I need to detail my brand new vehicle?

No, however even premium and low volume manufacturers have limits to the time they spend finishing a vehicles paintwork. At Topaz we can take the manufacturers finish to the next level and beyond, the improvement that is possible even on a brand new car is phenomenal.

Our standard detailing levels range from 1 to 5. The difference is primarily in the extent to which the paintwork is corrected, for example Level 1 is an entry level detail concentrating on protection whereas our Level 5 Signature Detail is our most complex process removing the clear coats “orange peel” which includes 100% paint correction factor.

The term “Orange peel” refers to paint distortion; this is the dimple effect found in the paintwork’s clear coat after it is applied at the factory. All cars possess orange peel even from new, the level of which can vary depending on the car and even the individual area of the cars bodywork.

Once detailed a lot depends on the maintenance of the vehicle, if maintained correctly the results can last 12 months or more, depending on the use of the car. Most clients have their cars detailed once a year and many have us carry out regular maintenance treatments in between to ensure the longevity of the finish.

What is “orange peel”?