Established in 2007 by director Jake Glass-Hooper, First Choice Detailing (FCD), offers a bespoke service aimed at car owners who want the next level from their car. With customers spanning the UK and Europe and host of awards under our belt, we are proud to say we are the South Coast's No.1 Detailer.
We offer a range of services designed to suit every budget and need. Our services range from a maintenance wash, new car detail, concours prep and paint protection film for the ultimate after care. With a fully insured premises we can offer our services from our Bournemouth based studio. For customers further out in Dorset, Hampshire and London we can provide services to your door step.
We offer a range of services designed to suit every budget and need. Our services range from a maintenance wash, new car detail, concours prep and paint protection film for the ultimate after care. With a fully insured premises we can offer our services from our Bournemouth based studio. For customers further out in Dorset, Hampshire and London we can provide services to your door step.
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Founded in 2007, my passion for car detailing quickly gained an excellent reputation for great customer service, an uncompromising reputation for car care and providing a service that is friendly, professional, helpful and of the highest quality of work. FCD offer fully insured mobile and unit based professional detailing and are the South Coast's No.1 detailer.
Protect your car from the moment it leaves the forecourt with Gtechniq's range of nano coatings or go for the ultimate protection with XPEL's paint protection film. We work closely with many local and national car dealers. Imagine looking back one day after owning your dream car and realising you never had a good photo of it!
Wading through the forums can be quite a difficult endeavour and finding the answers you, not always there. We have compiled our top most asked questions with answers written by experts in the field. Car detailing is an art form. After performing the initial wash process, a detailer will work on all the extra bits that make a car pop.
Unlike coloured wrap which is made from vinyl, Paint Protection Film or PPF as it is more commonly known is a plastic urethane film. It is 5 times thicker than paint and is highly durable. This durability provides resistance to scratches which when heated can disappear. It also has a resistance to stone chips and gravel rash.
Are you looking to purchase a new car? At the dealership they will often offer you after care packages normally by Supaguard, Williams or Autoglym. These attractive packages offer a "detailer style" prep on your new car + a top coat of either wax or a ceramic coating. Not saying all dealers are the same but it is quite often these coatings are not properly applied and results in short life span.
Reviews (10)
Ryan Watts
Jan 20, 2022
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I entrusted the team at First Choice Detailing with my pride and joy, BMW M3, for them to carry out a PPF application to the factory carbon roof. I was met in the morning by Jake who is very knowledgeable about his work and the products he uses. The car was then carefully washed and decontaminated by Matt. It was then taken inside to their incredibly kitted out unit where the roof was machine polished and the paint protection film was applied perfectly by both Shane and Harvey. Service from start to finish was faultless and I’d highly recommend this team to anyone looking to have paint correction
Andy Smith
Jan 13, 2022
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
FCD performed a New Car Prep and Protect with Gtechniq Crystal Serum ULTRA + EXO V4. I could not be happier with the result. Jake and the team are passionate and have the most amazing attention to detail. I would definitely recomment their services. Thanks again from a very happy customer.
Service: Auto detailing
FCD performed a New Car Prep and Protect with Gtechniq Crystal Serum ULTRA + EXO V4. I could not be happier with the result. Jake and the team are passionate and have the most amazing attention to detail. I would definitely recomment their services. Thanks again from a very happy customer.
Service: Auto detailing
Tony Bull
Dec 23, 2021
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David Jones
Dec 16, 2021
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First Choice Detailing should, in my humble opinion, be your first choice for detailing your car.
From my initial contact with Jake and FCD I have found the whole process very refreshing.
The level of customer service and interaction with Jake has been second to none and a trait I have found in very short supply elsewhere - old school customer service is where it’s at.
I am very very fortunate and took delivery of my long awaited 911 992 Turbo S in October and knew that I wanted it to have a full paint correction treatment and then be fully PPF’d. So began the process of looking for a detailing
From my initial contact with Jake and FCD I have found the whole process very refreshing.
The level of customer service and interaction with Jake has been second to none and a trait I have found in very short supply elsewhere - old school customer service is where it’s at.
I am very very fortunate and took delivery of my long awaited 911 992 Turbo S in October and knew that I wanted it to have a full paint correction treatment and then be fully PPF’d. So began the process of looking for a detailing
Joe Brady
Oct 28, 2021
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Very glad I went to FCD, Jake and the team have clearly perfected the process of detailing to a fine art. The constant turnover of luxury cars and supercars being worked on in their premises is testament to the quality of their work and the people who trust FCD. They went completely above and beyond for my 2014 F-Type, which had heavily swirled paintwork and is now looking almost like a better-than-new car despite its age. While it was in having the body sorted, the wheels were also taken off by a local partner business for alloy reconditioning - very convenient and great work again.
Would recommend
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Hector'S. House
Jun 24, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism
Took my 6 month old BMW Z4 to Jake and his team for a crystal serum coating - to protect it for years to come. WOW - what a difference, literally better than when I drove it out of the show room when I bought it! Fantastic service, even better result, well done boys - a VERY happy customer, thank you!
Took my 6 month old BMW Z4 to Jake and his team for a crystal serum coating - to protect it for years to come. WOW - what a difference, literally better than when I drove it out of the show room when I bought it! Fantastic service, even better result, well done boys - a VERY happy customer, thank you!
Webble
Jun 11, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism
Booked my recently acquired, just over 1 year old, BMW 5 Series in for a paint enhancement and coating with Gtechniq Ultra and EXO V4. The car was BMW owned so washed regularly but poorly. The result was transformational. Jake and his team are a really professional and passionate group.....great job.
Services: Paint repair, Clay bar treatment, Auto detailing, Wheel washing, Interior vacuuming, Full body wash
Booked my recently acquired, just over 1 year old, BMW 5 Series in for a paint enhancement and coating with Gtechniq Ultra and EXO V4. The car was BMW owned so washed regularly but poorly. The result was transformational. Jake and his team are a really professional and passionate group.....great job.
Services: Paint repair, Clay bar treatment, Auto detailing, Wheel washing, Interior vacuuming, Full body wash
Marc Evans
Mar 07, 2021
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Steve Keats
Sep 22, 2020
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This is the first time I've ever had a car detailed - the transformation is incredible. At just under a year old and not many miles, the paint had the usual swirls from poor washing... and this car had only ever been owned by Mercedes Benz previously. Jake and his team have brought it back to better then when new, and now it's protected with Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra, it'll look that way for years to come.
John Wilson
Jun 07, 2020
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If you value a first class experience, professionalism and supreme attention to detail then you will not be disappointed. I have just collected my car after a maintenance wash and the results are exceptional. I first met Jake and his team, Shane and Matt, one year ago and knew very quickly that my car would be in 'safe hands', booking my car in for a 'professional detail' using Gtechniq products. I can still remember the day when I collected my car, the colour and depth of shine were exceptional. Even to this day I still receive positive comments from complete strangers remarking on the car's outstanding