TATTENHALL STUDIO • ESTABLISHED 2013 • SERVING CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND SURROUNDING AREAS

specialist detailing services for vehicles that need focused corrective attention

Best suited to vehicles with interior condition issues, sensitive materials, or targeted detailing needs that sit outside routine maintenance, correction or ceramic protection alone.

Where a simpler or different route is the better fit, that is what will be recommended.

Not every vehicle needs this level of work. Where a simpler or different route is the better fit, that is what will be recommended.

Who Specialist detailing work is for

This page is best suited to owners whose vehicle has interior condition issues, specialist material-care needs, or focused detailing requirements that need more than routine upkeep alone.

Best suited to:

  • premium, performance and carefully kept daily vehicles
  • owners dealing with interior wear, contamination or condition decline
  • vehicles needing more focused work than standard maintenance alone
  • owners who want a careful recommendation based on actual condition

What Specialist detailing services work cover

Specialist work is recommended where the vehicle needs targeted corrective attention rather than routine upkeep alone.

This can include:

  • interior deep clean and reset work
  • heavier contamination or condition-related interior recovery
  • sensitive material care where appropriate
  • focused specialist work that does not sit inside the main three routes

What Interior & Specialist work solves

Some vehicles need more focused attention because condition has slipped beyond simple upkeep, or because particular areas need specialist handling to bring them back under control properly.

Typical examples:

  • interior condition has dropped beyond normal maintenance
  • build-up, staining or contamination needs more than a light clean
  • sensitive materials need a more careful approach
  • specific issues do not fit maintenance, correction or protection alone

The right route depends on the condition of the vehicle, the areas affected, and the level of improvement needed.

Specialist add-ons where appropriate

Selected specialist services can be added where they genuinely improve the end result.

Where the scope is repeatable, pricing is shown clearly. Where condition varies more, the right route is confirmed before booking.

Fixed-price specialist services

Temporary — from £75 per headlight
Sealed — from £150 per headlight

Choose this if: the headlights are faded, oxidised, or making the vehicle look older and less well kept.

Outcome: clearer lenses, a sharper front-end appearance, and improved light clarity.

Typical time: around 30–90 minutes.

What drives price: oxidation severity and whether a temporary restoration or longer-lasting sealed finish is chosen.

From
Small — £175
Medium — £250
Large — £325

Choose this if: the fabric roof is holding contamination, looking tired, or needs protecting before the condition worsens.

Outcome: a cleaner, smarter-looking roof with added protection against water, dirt, and future build-up.

Typical time: usually around 2–4 hours.

What drives price: roof size, contamination level, staining severity, and the amount of preparation needed before protection is applied.

Windscreen — £75
All Glass — from £150

Choose this if: you want better wet-weather visibility and easier glass maintenance.

Outcome: improved water behaviour, clearer vision in poor conditions, and easier removal of road film and grime.

Typical time: around 30–90 minutes.

What drives price: whether you are coating the windscreen only or all exterior glass, plus the preparation needed beforehand.

£60 per wheel (faces only)
£175 per wheel (wheels off)

Choose this if: you want the wheels protected properly so they stay easier to clean and brake dust bonds less aggressively.

Outcome: better wheel protection, easier maintenance, and a cleaner finish that is simpler to keep on top of.

Typical time: depends on whether the treatment is faces only or wheels off.

What drives price: wheel size, wheel condition, treatment type chosen, and the preparation needed before coating.

Small — £75
Medium — £110
Large — £150

Choose this if: you want the engine bay brought back to a cleaner, more presentable standard as part of a fuller refresh.

Outcome: a safer, cleaner, more factory-fresh-looking engine bay that lifts overall presentation.

Typical time: usually around 1–2 hours.

What drives price: bay size, contamination level, access, and how much careful cleaning and dressing is required.

Add-On — £75
Standalone — £150

Choose this if: the cabin has lingering smells that a normal clean will not properly deal with.

Outcome: a fresher, more pleasant cabin with unwanted odours reduced at source where possible.

Typical time: around 30–60 minutes.

What drives price: odour severity, likely source, cabin condition, and whether additional interior cleaning is needed alongside the treatment.

Interior and condition-led specialist work

From
Small — £225
Medium — £325
Large — £450

Choose this if: the cabin needs more than a basic clean and has built-up grime, staining, pet hair, or neglected areas that need a proper reset.

Outcome: a deeper interior recovery with cleaner fabrics, trims, shuts, and hard-to-reach areas properly addressed.

Typical time: around 3–6 hours.

What drives price: vehicle size, interior condition, staining, pet hair, extraction work, and how much recovery is needed.

From £395
Inspection-Based Quote

Choose this if: you want leather, fabric, and interior surfaces protected after the cabin has been properly cleaned and prepared.

Outcome: better resistance to wear, staining, and day-to-day deterioration, with easier upkeep afterwards.

Typical time: depends on vehicle size and interior scope.

What drives price: material types, surface condition, vehicle size, and how many areas are being protected.

If you are deciding between two routes, send over the vehicle details and we’ll guide you properly. Final pricing is confirmed where condition, contamination level, or scope need checking before booking.

When this is not the right route

Specialist work is not designed for rushed budget cleaning or low-level cosmetic expectations.

Where the vehicle is better suited to maintenance, reset work or another route, that is what will be recommended.

Not the right fit for:

  • budget-led interior clean shopping
  • same-day low-cost valeting expectations
  • generic price comparison without condition context
  • requests better suited to another route

What changes the final price

Final pricing depends on the condition of the vehicle, the areas affected, the level of corrective attention needed, and whether the work can be scoped clearly from photos or needs inspection first.

Pricing factors

  • vehicle size and interior layout
  • current condition
  • type and extent of the issue
  • materials involved
  • whether the work is a reset, focused specialist task or broader scope

Where a lighter route is enough, that is what will be recommended. Where broader reset work or more careful specialist handling is needed, that will be made clear before booking.

Interior and specialist results

Specialist & Interior Services FAQs

Where the scope is repeatable, pricing is shown clearly. Where condition, materials, contamination level or service scope vary more, the right route and final price are confirmed before booking.

Yes, where the service is a straightforward fit and the scope is clear. If anything needs confirming first, that will be made clear before booking.

Interior condition can vary far more from vehicle to vehicle. Build-up, staining, pet hair, materials and the level of recovery needed all affect the correct scope of work and final pricing.

No. Routine upkeep sits under Maintenance Care. This section is for specialist add-ons and more focused interior work where a defined service or more targeted attention is needed.

Send over the vehicle details and a few photos if helpful. We’ll advise whether the right fit is a clearly priced specialist service or something that needs a more condition-led recommendation first.

What happens next

  • Tell us the vehicle, the areas of concern and what you want improved.
  • We advise whether the right route is an interior reset, a focused specialist detail, or another service entirely.
  • Photos or inspection help confirm the final scope and pricing where needed.
  • Once agreed, the work is booked with clear expectations and the correct follow-on care in mind.

Look brand new

Brilliant job on my headlight restoration. Look brand new

 

Helen Weaver

Detailing Service

feels and smells better

Great deep clean and detail today. My Mercedes looks, feels and smells better than the car I originally bought two years ago! Thanks James, that was service, above and beyond!

James Graham

Detailing Service

Not sure if your vehicle needs interior reset work or a more focused specialist approach?

Tell us the vehicle, the condition issues you’re dealing with and what you want improved.

We’ll advise on the most suitable route and confirm whether photos or inspection are needed before final pricing is agreed.

Prefer to speak first? Call James or send a few photos on WhatsApp.