Do you only detail cars bought from MP Auto Group?
No. The bay that prepares every MP Auto Group car is open to any car, wherever you bought it.
Will machine polishing damage my paint?
Machine polishing removes a controlled amount of lacquer to level the surface – that is how it works. Because lacquer is finite and removal cannot be undone, we measure paint depth first on every car and take off no more than the finish needs.
How long will my car be with you?
It depends on what the car needs. A full correction plus interior is usually a two-day job, so we agree a slot in advance rather than take the car in on spec.
How much does detailing or ceramic coating cost?
Prices depend on the car's size, its condition and the work needed, so every car is quoted individually. Get in touch with your reg or a few photos and we'll come back with a quote.
Can I have a ceramic coating without paint correction?
No. The coating is optically clear, so applying it over uncorrected paint just seals the swirls in. Correction first, then the coat.
Which ceramic coating do you use?
We use Cartec's Ceramic Guard, built on Cartec's SiCarbon+ technology. See our Cartec page for the detail.
Is there a warranty on the coating?
Cartec gives a standard three-year warranty on Ceramic Guard when it's applied by a Ceramic Guard specialist using the correct method, and Ceramic Guard 4life extends it a year at a time with annual inspection and maintenance. Conditions apply – see Ceramic Guard's FAQ. MP Auto Detailing is an approved Cartec Ceramic Guard specialist.
How soon can I use the car after coating?
The coating needs time to cure. We'll tell you exactly how long to keep the car dry before using it normally.
Can a coated car go through an automatic car wash?
We say no – hand maintenance washing only. We'll talk you through it at handover, and you're welcome to bring the car back to us for washing.
How do I look after a Ceramic Guard coating?
Gentle, correct hand washing. Cartec recommends their Ceramic Wash shampoo monthly and Ceramic Glaze every three months to keep the water-repellent effect at its best.
Do you coat wheels, glass or matt paint?
Cartec says Ceramic Guard can go on matt paint, wheels, side and rear glass (not the windscreen), colour-coded bumpers, plastics and headlights. Ask and we'll tailor it to the car.
How much does car detailing cost in Shrewsbury?
Prices depend on the car's size, its condition and the work needed, so every car is quoted individually. Get in touch with your reg or a few photos and we'll come back with a quote.
Do you offer mobile detailing?
No. All detailing, polishing and coating is done in our in-house bay in Shrewsbury, by appointment.
Where are you and which areas do you cover?
We're in Shrewsbury (Unit C4, Greenwood Court, Cartmel Drive, Shrewsbury, SY1 3TB) and regularly see cars from Telford, Wellington, Oswestry, Ludlow, Bridgnorth and Market Drayton. Work is done in our in-house bay. We're drop-off only – we don't offer collection, including for Telford – so customers drop their car off at Unit C4, Greenwood Court, Cartmel Drive, Shrewsbury SY1 3TB.