Business Details
33 Years
experience
Premium Car Detailing & Paint Protection Services
Smartshine Car Detailing has been delivering premium car detailing and paint protection services across the UK for over three decades. Founded by Harvey Chand, a former automotive paint sprayer with an obsessive eye for perfection, we specialise in transforming vehicles through meticulous paint correction, ceramic coatings, and protective film applications. Our expertise stems from decades of hands-on experience, combining technical precision with artisanal care to restore vehicles to better-than-new condition. We serve discerning clients from our state-of-the-art studio in Bedfordshire and offer mobile services within 100 miles, utilising premium products like Gtechniq and Swissvax. Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by long-standing partnerships with prestige dealerships and testimonials from satisfied owners of high-end vehicles.Every car receives individualised attention, with processes ranging from 10 to 40 hours depending on requirements. We prioritise transparency, using only proven techniques that deliver lasting protection against environmental damage while enhancing resale value. Our team's deep industry knowledge ensures clients receive tailored advice on maintenance strategies, from one-time corrections to annual detailing packages. This combination of technical mastery, premium materials, and client-centric service has established us as a trusted leader in automotive aesthetics.
Services
Paint Correction
Ceramic Coating
PPF Installation
Mobile Detailing
Swissvax Wax
Wheel Protection
Glass Treatment
Interior Detailing
Engine Bay Detailing
Vinyl Removal
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined experience in automotive paintwork and detailing
- Our team uses premium products like Gtechniq and Swissvax for superior results
- We provide both studio-based precision work and convenient mobile detailing services
- Our paint correction processes restore vehicles to better-than-new condition
- We maintain long-term partnerships with luxury car dealerships and private collectors
What people say
Perfectionist work
Attention to detail
Better than new finish
Professional expertise
Excellent results
Services
Paint Correction
Our multi-stage paint correction process eliminates swirl marks and imperfections using professional machine polishing techniques. With 3-5 days of meticulous work in our controlled studio environment, we restore paintwork to better-than-new condition. This service is particularly beneficial for vehicles showing signs of dealership preparation defects or regular washing damage. Clients report significant improvements in gloss and depth of finish, often increasing vehicle value.
Ceramic Coating
Gtechniq ceramic coatings form a durable, hydrophobic layer that protects paintwork for up to 5 years. This advanced technology creates a hard-wearing barrier against environmental contaminants, UV damage, and water spots. The treatment enhances gloss while making maintenance easier through self-cleaning properties. Ideal for both new and restored vehicles, this service provides long-term protection against swirl marks and chemical etching.
PPF Installation
Our self-healing paint protection film shields vulnerable areas from stone chips and road debris. Applied by master technicians, this optically clear film maintains factory finish appearance while offering 10-year durability. Full coverage packages protect all painted surfaces, with special attention to high-impact zones. The film's elastomeric properties allow minor scratches to disappear when exposed to heat.
Swissvax Waxing
Swissvax's premium carnauba wax delivers a deep, wet-look gloss while protecting paintwork for 6-12 months. This natural wax formulation enhances paint depth through multiple layers of protection. The treatment includes thorough paint decontamination beforehand to ensure perfect adhesion. Regular waxing maintains showroom condition between more intensive detailing treatments.
Mobile Detailing
Our mobile service brings premium detailing to your location within 100 miles of Bedfordshire. While we recommend studio work for full corrections, our mobile team performs enhancement details, light protection, and maintenance services. This convenient option maintains vehicle appearance without requiring transportation to our facility.
People
Harvey Chand
Owner & Master Detailer
With over 30 years in automotive detailing, Harvey established Smartshine after working as a professional paint sprayer. His meticulous approach combines technical expertise with artisanal care, specialising in paint correction and protection for prestige vehicles. Clients praise his perfectionism and ability to transform even heavily damaged paintwork.
Questions
What sets Smartshine apart from regular car valeting services?
Our 30+ years of specialist expertise focuses on paint correction and protection using premium products, unlike basic valeting services. We remove swirl marks and apply ceramic coatings for lasting protection.
How long does a full paint correction take?
Full correction processes typically take 3-5 days in our controlled studio environment to ensure perfect results on premium vehicles.
Do you work on all types of vehicles?
We specialise in prestige and supercars but work on all vehicle types. Our experience includes brands like Ferrari, Porsche, McLaren, and luxury SUVs.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide with our studio in Bedfordshire and mobile services available within 100 miles of our base location.
How long do your paint protection treatments last?
Ceramic coatings last 3-6 months while PPF offers 10-year protection. Swissvax waxes provide 6-12 months of protection depending on maintenance.
Reviews (4)
Charlie Kay
Jan 01, 2022
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Gtechniq New Car Detail. Recently after buying a brand new Mazda 3, I washed a DB9 1 year after it had a treatment from Harvey and was impressed by how easy it was to clean with very little maintenance. I just had to get my car over to him for a new car detail. After picking up my car I couldn't believe how crystal like the surface finish was, I'm really impressed and it is so much easier to keep on top of cleaning a white car. It will save me a ton of time over the next couple of years with the car. Any new car I treat myself to will be going to Harvey for the same treatment from now on.
Jan Sekelsky
Dec 30, 2021
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Full front end Xpel ultimate plus PPF
Bought a brand new Audi A6 from Audi dealership and car full of swirl marks!, shocking to see this condition of paintwork.
Paintwork protected against stone chipping with self healing PPF. Detailed car to remove swirls and gtechniq ceramic coatings to keep car cleaner for longer.
Harvey and the team did a incredible job, amazing high gloss finish. I can honestly say the car looked 100% better now with detail than at dealership. Highly recommended Smartshine Car Detailing for PPF and protection for your pride of joy.
Bought a brand new Audi A6 from Audi dealership and car full of swirl marks!, shocking to see this condition of paintwork.
Paintwork protected against stone chipping with self healing PPF. Detailed car to remove swirls and gtechniq ceramic coatings to keep car cleaner for longer.
Harvey and the team did a incredible job, amazing high gloss finish. I can honestly say the car looked 100% better now with detail than at dealership. Highly recommended Smartshine Car Detailing for PPF and protection for your pride of joy.
Andrew George
Jan 12, 2021
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BMW M2 Detail & Ceramic Paint Protection
Had the car hand washed at local car wash, they left swirl marks that looked terrible. I contacted Harvey at Smartshine to book an appointment. His eye for detail is amazing, the car is better than new now, he applied Gtechniq ceramic paint protection all over, this protects the paint for 5 years. The process is far superior to anything that the dealerships can offer!
Had the car hand washed at local car wash, they left swirl marks that looked terrible. I contacted Harvey at Smartshine to book an appointment. His eye for detail is amazing, the car is better than new now, he applied Gtechniq ceramic paint protection all over, this protects the paint for 5 years. The process is far superior to anything that the dealerships can offer!
Lynda Evans
Jan 08, 2021
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My Audi Q3 may be 7 years old (!) and not a high end specialist car, but I love it dearly. It was over due some love an attention, by way of a deep deep clean and paintwork 'treatment', to give it another several years of looking good! My son in law used Harvey for ALL his cars, and it's clear that Harvey was the one to do this.... All I can say is WOW !! My neighbours have already commented on the transformation - I can't be any more happy - I have NEVER seen the door hinges so clean, (!) and even the parcel shelf was cleaned underneath!! Every carpet mat and boot mat and even the boot floor
