Founded in 2007 by David Whitehouse, Ideal has become one of the most respected and recommended car detailing Specialists in the South East of England. Car detailing, paint correction, paint protection film and ceramic coatings are all carried out with an extremely high level of expertise and experience.
Our quest to find and use the latest products and techniques never rests, which ensures that your car receives the pinnacle in aesthetic perfection. No time to take care of your car after one of our bespoke services? Fear not, we also offer maintenance plans or valets for such situations, all of which can be tailored to your exact needs.
Our quest to find and use the latest products and techniques never rests, which ensures that your car receives the pinnacle in aesthetic perfection. No time to take care of your car after one of our bespoke services? Fear not, we also offer maintenance plans or valets for such situations, all of which can be tailored to your exact needs.
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Founder of the business, David Whitehouse, set up Ideal Valeting & Detailing back in 2007 to provide an unrivalled, first class service for clients like you. Clients that are looking for a service over and above your usual car care company.
Back in the late nineties, early noughties he quickly realised while working for various main dealerships that he must have been doing something right when sales executives were constantly asking if he could make sure that their car was prepared by him.
Back in the late nineties, early noughties he quickly realised while working for various main dealerships that he must have been doing something right when sales executives were constantly asking if he could make sure that their car was prepared by him.
The range of services on offer here at Ideal Valeting & Detailing are designed to cater for nearly every aspect of car detailing or valeting. Whether it be a protection package for your new car, an ongoing maintenance plan so you can free up your Sunday mornings, a one off comprehensive valet or indeed one of the exquisite detailing and paint correction options.
If you are one of the lucky people to be picking up or have already picked up your shiny new car and you have been offered the dealer applied paint protection system, you may want to read on to find out why the system we offer is not only an all round far superior package but better than that, it's probably less expensive too.
Paint protection film brings paint protection to a whole new level. An optically clear, gloss enhancing, polyurethane film that protects against stone chips, light scuffs and scratches, bird lime and insect burns, the list goes on. In addition to that, it's also self healing which means and light scratches that appear over time due to washing/abrasion can be healed with the use of hot water or hot air, effectively making it look brand new again.
Reviews (14)
Alan Skinner
Aug 14, 2021
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Chris Evans
Mar 14, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
Just picked up my BMW 420d m sport from Dave, and what an incredible job he has done. I had a full detail, re diamond cut wheels, PDR on numerous door dents and full ceramic coating. The standard and attention to detail is incredibly high. Huge thanks for all your hard work Dave. Highly recommended
Service: Auto detailing
Just picked up my BMW 420d m sport from Dave, and what an incredible job he has done. I had a full detail, re diamond cut wheels, PDR on numerous door dents and full ceramic coating. The standard and attention to detail is incredibly high. Huge thanks for all your hard work Dave. Highly recommended
Service: Auto detailing
Chris Lover
Jan 08, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
Used Dave a few years back for my weekend car, service fantastic, Dave very professional. Would absolutely recommend to anyone who has a car that they want kept looking like new for as long as possible. 👍🏻👍🏻
Services: Wheel washing, Car waxing, Full body wash
Used Dave a few years back for my weekend car, service fantastic, Dave very professional. Would absolutely recommend to anyone who has a car that they want kept looking like new for as long as possible. 👍🏻👍🏻
Services: Wheel washing, Car waxing, Full body wash
Andy Mills
Aug 02, 2020
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Dave did a great job on my white Audi S5 Sportback. Immaculately presented having had full paint correction and Titan dual layer quartz carbon coating on paint, wheels and glass. Dave also arranged to have some small dents removed and now the whole car looks amazing inside and out. Dave was happy to give advice and was a genuinely nice guy to deal with. Thank you.
Johni Five
Jul 13, 2020
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Dave's detailing work on my car was exceptional. His attention to detail allows him to ensure extremely high standards. His experience and knowledge allowed to him to determine the best detailing and paint correction, to prepare the car for PPF, after which Dave applied ceramic coating to the body and wheels. The car being black, now has a great high gloss finish. Thanks Dave, and the ProCare Team. Highly recommended. Car: Porsche 911 Turbo S
Nbuk O.
Dec 03, 2019
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Took our new BMW here 2 years ago for the New Car Protection. Dave done an outstanding job, correcting a standard blemish and then detailing. The ceramic coating means the car continues to be an ease to clean - nothing sticks! I’ve even had comments about the quality of BMW’s paint, to which I’ve pointed out it was Dave’s work that made it look that good, not BMW!!
Having recently purchased a second (used) car and seeing how the water just sits on this compared to how it beads and runs off our ceramic coated car, I had no hesitation in contacting Dave - this time to go for a full paint
Having recently purchased a second (used) car and seeing how the water just sits on this compared to how it beads and runs off our ceramic coated car, I had no hesitation in contacting Dave - this time to go for a full paint
Christian Mahne
Jun 28, 2019
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Dave runs an excellent operation here. He is diligent, careful and takes the time and pride in his work to turn in an outstanding job. My car now looks better than new - outside, inside and under the bonnet. This was no rushed job. It’s time consuming work, so he’s deservedly always busy but booking ahead is definitely worth the wait. The spotless workshop combined with his knowledge and easy going style makes him a pleasure to do business with. Your car will be in excellent hands and will leave looking better than you imagine it could.
L. Cole
Jul 20, 2018
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Dave’s knowledge and experience really are demonstrated in the quality of his work, which is outstanding to say the least. I’m often very reluctant to leave my car with any third party but Dave put me completely at ease and the results following the paint correction were stunning; resulting in my car being restored to its original finish if not better! If you’re after a reliable, friendly and professional service, with top quality results, look no further than Ideal Valeting.
Paul Zanin
Jun 11, 2018
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Powling
Nov 20, 2016
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Have been using Dave for a number of years for regular details and new car preparations (7 times i think !!) and he has always carried out a first class job. One time, he even went to the dealership on a Sunday to prep my new car the day before delivery/handover.
Dave now details our cars every couple of weeks and does a fantastic job every time ... even in the cold and rain !!!
First class service from a first class guy. No hesitation whatever recommending him.
Dave now details our cars every couple of weeks and does a fantastic job every time ... even in the cold and rain !!!
First class service from a first class guy. No hesitation whatever recommending him.
Colin Brown
Oct 12, 2016
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Alan Swainson
May 22, 2015
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Have used Dave for a couple of cars now and his attention to detail is second to none and would recommend IDeal Valeting to anyone who wants their car to get the best treatment . Would especially like to recommend the ceramic coating as it makes it so easy to look after your motor and keep it look sparkling clean .
David Rose
Feb 14, 2015
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Stuart Mead
Nov 10, 2014
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