9:00–17:00 Mon–Sat
Multi-stage machine correction to a studio standard. Swirls, scratches and haze removed, gloss restored. Single-stage mobile at your door in Hampton, or full correction at the Perivale unit.
A studio will always have the edge for the most demanding work. But most cars, most of the time, don't need three days under studio lights. They need expert hands and proper technique, and that travels.
The studio-trained detailer comes to you in Hampton
Includes a basic interior valet. Upgrade available to a full interior detail with enhancement and protection of interior surfaces.
Correction removes the defects; the rest of the Black range protects and maintains the result, from ceramic sealing to coating-safe washes at your door.
Mobile + Studio
Mobile only
Real jobs, filmed start to finish. The same standard on the studio bench in Perivale and on a driveway in Hampton.
Every Washdoctors Black detailer is trained in person by our head detailer, over months of hands-on work at the Perivale studio, with ongoing support long after. Only the strongest applicants even begin that journey.
Car machine polishing is a controlled process that refines the clear coat of your paintwork to reduce visible defects. Using specialist polishing machines and compounds, it removes a microscopic layer of damaged clear coat to improve clarity and shine.
Unlike hand polishing, machine polishing delivers consistent results and can significantly improve paintwork condition when carried out correctly.
The honest version, from the people who apply it.
Machine polishing is ideal for addressing common paint defects.
It can help reduce:
The result is a deeper gloss and a cleaner finish.
These services serve different purposes but work well together.
Machine polishing:
Ceramic coating:
Polishing prepares the paint. Protection preserves it. Check out our Ceramic Coating service.
Our service is tailored to the condition of your paintwork and your expectations.
We assess the paint condition and discuss achievable results before starting.
The vehicle is cleaned thoroughly to remove dirt and bonded contaminants.
We use appropriate machines, pads and compounds to refine the paint safely.
The paintwork is refined to improve gloss and clarity.
We explain how to maintain the finish and protect the results.
No jargon and no upsell. Just what matters before you decide.
Results depend on paint condition, age and previous care.
As a guide:
Light defects often improve significantly
Deeper scratches may be reduced but not removed
Older paint may have limits on correction
We’ll set realistic expectations before starting work.
The details most pages leave out.
Machine polishing removes a small amount of clear coat. Done incorrectly, it can cause damage.
Common risks include:
Professional polishing focuses on improvement, not chasing perfection at the expense of paint safety.
Frequency depends on how the car is used and maintained.
In general:
Most cars benefit from polishing every few years, not annually.
We’re changing how people see car care. Our rating tells the story better than we can.
Real, studio-trained detailers, not a faceless call centre.
Black comes to you across South West London and the surrounding towns.
Black at your door in Hampton, or by appointment at the Perivale studio. Tell us the car and we'll tell you the level.