Detailing is... the next stage of a professional valet, restoring a vehicle to its original condition bringing the shine back to the paint. It is separate to washing and sealing the paintwork. It is the performance of a thorough cleaning, polishing, sealing the finish of a vehicle inside and out to produce a show quality of detail. Besides improving the appearance of a vehicle, it helps preserve the paintwork by adding a layer of protection thus increasing the value and protecting your investment.
Protection is achieved by... waxes or sealants applied to a vehicle to form a protective barrier to contaminants such as dirt, grime, pollen, tree sap, any airborne substances etc.
Correction is... the removal of common paint problems, such as scratches, bird stains, swirl marks, buffer marks, micro-marring, orange peel, cob-webbing and 3D hologram effects. Paint correction offers a more affordable alternative to that of a re-spray, it restores the original paint, to bring back the shine and increase the appearance and value.

These defects can include hair line scratches, marring, and most noticeable in direct sunlight – swirls.

A guide to safe washing of your vehicle can be found here.