Machine polishing · Reading & Oxford
Machine polishing in Reading and Oxford
A single-stage machine polish takes out light swirls and fine scratches and brings back the gloss. Done at your home or workplace, with our own power and water.
From £275 Small car · see every size
- Takes 6–10 hours
- If it rains, we polish under our tent
- You don’t need to be there
Filmed on our jobs
Under the inspection lamp
One patch of paint above the door handle, filmed before and after polishing, a few minutes apart. Swirls and scratches show up as rings around the light.
Is it right for your car?
What machine polishing fixes
Good for
- Light swirl marks
- Fine surface scratches
- Faded or dull paint
Not for
- Deeper scratches
- Severe paint damage
Those need more involved paint correction. We check your paint at the appointment and tell you honestly what a polish will and won’t do.
Prices
Machine polishing prices by car size
Priced by the size of your car. Tap your size to add it to your valet.
At your home or workplace
How it works
- 01
We check the paint
We look over the paintwork under an inspection lamp. Swirls and scratches show up as rings around the light.
- 02
We clean it
The car is washed, clay-barred and cleared of tar and glue first, so no dirt gets under the polishing pad.
- 03
One polishing stage
A machine polisher and a single compound level out the marks and bring back the gloss.
- 04
We check it again
The same panel under the lamp: a clean point of light instead of rings.
- Takes 6–10 hours, depending on the car and the paint.
- If it rains, we polish under our tent. Not in rain and strong wind together.
- We bring our own power and water. You don’t need to be there.
Google reviews
What customers say
★★★★★
“Voytek, the technician from WL, was very honest and transparent, informing me that he could not guarantee the complete removal of all deeper scratches and abrasions. However, he then dedicated more than three solid hours to polishing the car, and the results exceeded my expectations, restoring the vehicle to a near-showroom condition.”
★★★★★
“The outside shined like it was brand new, even managed to polish out a few superficial marks from catching the bumper on bushes in the front garden.”
Also available
Ceramic coating
Want the finish protected as well? Every ceramic coating starts with this same polish.
From £450
Where we work
Reading, Oxford and nearby
At your home or workplace, with our own power and water.
FAQ
Machine polishing: questions
Does machine polishing remove swirl marks?
Yes, light ones. Swirls usually come from washing and drying with dirty mitts or brushes. A single-stage polish levels them out and brings back the gloss.
Will it remove deep scratches?
No. A single-stage polish is for light swirls, fine scratches and dull paint. Deeper scratches and severe damage need more involved correction. We check your paint at the appointment and tell you what to expect before we start.
How long does it take?
6–10 hours, depending on the size of the car and the state of the paint. With a valet as well, it’s two days: you pick the first, and we agree the second with you by phone.
Is a clay bar included?
Yes. A clay bar treatment and tar & glue removal are part of every machine polish, at no extra cost.
What if it rains?
Polish shouldn’t go onto wet paint, so when it rains we work under our tent and the job goes ahead. The only exception is rain and strong wind together: then we don’t polish, and the job moves to another day.
Do you need power or water?
No. We bring our own power and water, and you don’t need to be there while we work.
Can I have a valet as well?
Yes. Add any valet package to your request, or book the polish on its own. A valet and a machine polish together take two days: you pick the first, and we agree the second with you by phone.
Book a valet
Book machine polishing
Add it to your valet, choose your car size and send a request. We confirm by email, text or phone call.