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I Had this Mini Cooper s in for one of our Ceramic Coating Package`s from CarPro from our New Car Protection Range of services here at Kleen Machine in Cheltenham. In this Blog I will show you a step by step guide into the intensive process to the New Car Protection for these Coatings
CarPro Cquartz Coating provide better gloss levels , a harder surface and better scratch resistance than your original paintwork, making the car less likely to get minor scratches, 100% easier to clean and stays cleaner longer.
Carpro Cquartz Ceramic Protection Is the more Durable than wax or sealants and Protection is measured in years not months.
We Car offer you the best Ceramic coating protection service in Cheltenham

So if you want your new car to have the best start CarPro Cquartz and Ceramic Coatings are the best option.
Because this was a few months old and had been washed badly ,the paint needed correction due to swirls and scratches prior to the Ceramic Coating process.
Ceramic Coatings need to done at a controlled temperature and left inside for at least 12 hours.
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​The Luxury Detailing Wash
  • Pre-Inspection
  • Pre-clean, wash Entire vehicle exterior pre-washed to remove soiling prior to contact wash
  • Removal of traffic film, flies(so annoying in the Summer) and salt.
  • Snowfoam soak
  • Wheels cleaned, outside and inside.
  • Full exterior ‘Kleen Machine’ jet wash of door shuts, sills, boot shut,
  • Wheel arches, wheels and all paintwork. .
  • Door shuts and bonnet shut cleaned .
  • Only When exterior is fully cleaned of the dirt & grit, is then shampoo`d by hand using ultra soft wash mitts with luxury ph neutral wash & wax.
  • Contamination Removed From Paint 
  • Badges britework and grills cleaned
  • Tar spots removed from paintwork​
  • Body fully dried with super soft drying towels.
  • Vehicle is normally air blow dried with warm air to remove trapped water
  • Paintwork detail clayed to finally remove any more bonded contamination that may be left on the paintwork.
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The Wash Process

Next up was the interior Cleaning Prior to the Interior Fabric Protection and Leather protection 
Interior Before
Engine Done
Fabric Protection
Next Day after Roof  had been fully cleaned and  dried it was masked up ready for the  Two coats of  CarPro Fabric Protection 
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Once the  Car is  fully washed and dried​
  • The Paint Protection
  • One Stage Machine Polish over the whole car with CarPro Essence This the same preparation for Finest , Cquartz Uk and Classic Edition
  • Essence also leaves a perfectly smooth, deep, reflective, primed layer to build on with CQuartz adding to you protection leaving a layer of SiO coating prior to the  ceramic top coat 
  •  One Stage to Improve Clarity of the paint,gloss and protection prior to Coating
  • All Metal brightwork chrome and grills cleaned and polished
  • The tyres and plastics dressed with long lasting dressing protection​
  • ​Windows and mirrors cleaned and polished inside and out
  • Door shuts sealed 
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The Car was then masked up around the edges ready for the paint correction process.
​Below a video of the paintwork before
Below a video 50/50 half corrected and  half still swirled and scratched
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50/50 on quarter panel,left hand side looking better

Below the rear panel and rear lights all had to be corrected and remove the swirls prior to coating 
More  Paint Correction Stages 
Now  time for the  two coat stage of the Carpro Cquartz Ceramic Coating Application
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After a couple of hours it was then time  for the  super Hydrophobic top coating Gliss
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New Car Paint Protection - Why Choose Choose Us To Detail Your Car and CarPro CQuartz Finest or Professional Coatings?

As most people know when you buy a new car the dealership will offer you some sort of paint and interior protection packages, they will tell you that it is the best package for you.
In most instances it is not as high quality or as durable as the product most Detailers like myself are applying. The biggest problems with the protection packages is not the just the products but how they are applied and most importantly, the preparation of the surfaces of the paint before it is applied.
We have seen it applied over the top of fall out, over sprayed and unclayed panels therefore leaving very little protection, if any at all.
If you are spending £450 or more for protection you want the BEST preparation for your car, be it a Ford Focus or Range Rover Sport or Ferrari.
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Purpose Build Workshop 
Kleen Machine has a purpose build workshop with ideal lighting and working conditions along with temperature to offer the best in Ceramic coatings from leading manufactures.
More Information Click Valet Detailing Service Below :-
​Many Thanks for  looking .
Visit our other Blogs in the Classic Car Series here with the
 Ferrari 365 GT4 BB , Porsche Targa , Jaguar F Type, Porsche 911 , E-Type Jaguar , Lotus Elise, Aston Martin DB5,  Ford Focus ST500 and more on our Blog Post here.
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Hi on this weeks Blog we have had avery bury week and extremely cold weather with the wind  etc ,but not uncommon for February. Last week i had a very dirty Land Rover Discover in for the Full Executive Valet in Broadway area of The Cotswolds . Broadway is a lovely village and well worth a visit if you are on holiday in the Cotswolds or not  far from Cheltenham either. So if your over for Cheltenham Races than I`d definitely recommend paying  it a visit. 
This week I`ll show you a video walk round before and afterwards on this Discovery 
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This Car has been used a lot over the  winter months and  luckily the rubber matts do help hold most the mud during these months
Here is the  before video 
The Executive Valet
Includes 'The Luxury Detailing Wash'.The upholstery and carpets are shampooed
and this valet finishes with all exterior paintwork being Sealed.
Prices

This service starts from £99,00 Each valet/Detail is individual due to the size and condition of the vehicle and an exact price will be given upon inspection of the vehicle and a price will be agreed before we start the valet on your vehicle.

Kleen Machine offers a range Mobile Valeting services to keep your car looking its very best! ​​Click on a service below for More Information Click Valet Detailing Service Below:-
We also have our own workshop where we can carry out Paint Correction, and also New Car Protection / Ceramic Paint Protection.
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I had  this Classic Porsche 911 Carerra 4S in for the Classic Detailing Package in Tewkesbury

The main objective with this classic was the interior needing a bit more attention , being a daily driver the interior needed a deep clean, leather also needed to be  cleaned and treated. This is the ideal package if you need a little more than is  included in the Executive Valet/Detail or May a classic or Prestige Car that has  may be say for a while or just needs that more in depth cleaning  package. Or May be the  Paintwork needs a Gloss Enhancement.
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The Classic Detailing Package

This is our most in-depth Detailing Service. The interior and exterior of you vehicle is treated to the pinnacle of of our detailing and professional valeting expertise, that includes our complete arsenal of detailing skills, making your vehicle look the best it possibly can.
The Interior Fully detailed .
Exterior, Luxury Wash, Contamination removal Detailed Clay and Gloss Enhancement to the paint to bring back the gloss and depth .

Prices on application

Below Some Before Photo`s

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The Luxury Wash Process

The Luxury Detailing Wash

  • Pre inspection  
  • Badges brite-work and grills cleaned.
  • Wheels cleaned, outside and inside. Ph Neutral Fall out Safely removing Brake dust
  • Removal of traffic film, flies (so annoying in the Summer) and salt.
  •  Pre-clean, wash Shampoo
  • Super soft Hand wash
  • Body fully dried with super soft drying towels
  • The arches are dressed with protection.
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The Interior Detailing 

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  •  All seats, carpets, boot and mats are vacuumed.
  • All upholstery and carpets are shampooed.
  • All interior plastics and rubbers are cleaned, this includes the pedals.
  • The interior is deodorised.
  • Dashboard, fascia and all plastic surfaces and rubbers are Cleaned and dressed/treated.
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All interior plastics and rubbers are cleaned, this includes the pedals.
Dashboard, fascia and all plastic,wool or metal surfaces and rubbers are Cleaned and dressed/treated
Then onto the outside and finish the paint off inside the unit and finished with two coats  of durable wax. 
Many Thanks for reading  my Blog
​Tony
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Prices
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This service starts from £350,00 Each Valet/Detail is individual due to the size and condition of the vehicle and an exact price will be given upon inspection of the vehicle and a price will be agreed before we start the valet on your vehicle.

Book This Service Call 07774454455
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Aston Martin DB5 - Executive Valeting Detailing Services in Andoversford The Cotswolds - Kleen Machine
I had a Aston Martin DB5 in for The Prestige Detailing Package in Andoversford at Cotswold Prestige Cars in Andoversford , they had  had  it  in for a lot of work and wanted it to go back to the  client  in a nice  clean order. The car wasn't too bad just had collected a bit of dust and the  interior needed a good clean and detail and leather seats  needed a clean and  treatment. Outside there was  a lot  of dust and  wax and  compound that had  built  up over the  years, not  uncommon for a classic car of this age.

The Luxury Wash Process and  Before  photos

Below Finished Photo`s

​Kleen Machine is a Mobile Car Valeting & Detailing company based in Cheltenham.We work throughout Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds area, including Cheltenham, Gloucester,Tewkesbury, Stroud, Berkeley and Cirencester, please see the map below. We are available 7 days a week, all year round, working in all weather.
For More Information Click Detailing Service Below :- ​Visit our  other  Blogs  in the Classic Car Series here with the Ferrari 365 GT4 BB , Porsche Targa , Porsche 911 E-Type Jaguar , Lotus Elise and more on our Blog Post here.
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I had this  Toyota Hilux double cab Pick up in for New Car Protection Inside and  out.
Certain area`s he opted for also was seats to be protected and the Plastics and wheels to be coated  in ceramic coating to give that extra durability and  protection.
As most people know when you buy a new car the dealership will offer you some sort of paint and interior protection packages, they will tell you that it is the best package for you. In most instances it is not as high quality or as durable as the product most Detailers and professional valeters like myself are applying.
Give Your New Vehicle the Best start 
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Side Plastics Coated
Headlights coated
Wheels coated
Interior Done
First up the Pre inspection and Luxury wash Process
  • The Paint Protection
  • Detailed clay bar paint
  • One Stage Machine Polish over the whole car with CarPro Essence This the same preparation for Finest , Cquartz Uk and Classic Edition
  • Essence also leaves a perfectly smooth, deep, reflective, primed layer to build on with CQuartz adding to you protection leaving a layer of SiO coating prior to the  ceramic top coat 
  •  One Stage to Improve Clarity of the paint,gloss and protection prior to Coating
  • All Metal brightwork chrome and grills cleaned and polished
  • The tyres dressed with long lasting dressing protection​
  • ​Windows and mirrors cleaned and polished  and sealed inside and out
  • Plastics sealed with Ceramic coating
  • Door shuts sealed 
  • Sio2 Paint Sealant 
  • Two Coats of Durable wax
Prices
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This service starts from £299.00
 
Each Valet/Detail is individual due to the size and condition of the vehicle and an exact price will be given upon inspection of the vehicle and a price will be agreed before we start the valet on your vehicle.
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  • All seats, carpets, boot and mats are vacuumed.
  • All fabric sealed with CarPro Interior Protection From £99.00
  • ​Choice of Leather protection if Applicable From....£45.00
  •  Flyby Forte Windscreen Sealant From............................£45.00
  •  Wheel Sealed with Dlux From ..............................................£45.00{a High-temp Ceramic Coating}
  •  Plastic Protection With Dlux From ......................................£45.00
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I Had this New Car Protection Package in Cheltenham - Nissan Navara only a few weeks  old and wanted Exterior Protection Package on it. Chrome and  metal work all protected and Wheels and Windows Also the interior .
Some Marks on the bonnet needed to be removed and some holograms on the paint on the passenger side. 
Give Your New Vehicle the Best start
As most people know when you buy a new car the dealership will offer you some sort of paint and interior protection packages, they will tell you that it is the best package for you. In most instances it is not as high quality or as durable as the product most Detailers and professional valeters like myself are applying.

Below Slides

First up the Pre inspection 

The Luxury wash Process

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  • The Paint Protection - The Essence CarPro Package
  • Detailed clay bar paint
  • One Stage Machine Polish over the whole car with CarPro Essence This the same preparation for Finest , Cquartz Uk and Classic Edition
  • Essence also leaves a perfectly smooth, deep, reflective, primed layer to build on with CQuartz adding to you protection leaving a layer of SiO coating prior to the  ceramic top coat 
  •  One Stage to Improve Clarity of the paint,gloss and protection prior to Coating
  • All Metal brightwork chrome and grills cleaned and polished
  • The tyres dressed with long lasting dressing protection​
  • ​Windows and mirrors cleaned and polished  and sealed inside and out
  • Plastics sealed with Ceramic coating
  • Door shuts sealed 
  • Sio2 Paint Sealant 
  • Two Coats of Durable wax

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Prices
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This service starts from £299.00
 
Each Valet/Detail is individual due to the size and condition of the vehicle and an exact price will be given upon inspection of the vehicle and a price will be agreed before we start the valet on your vehicle.
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  • All seats, carpets, boot and mats are vacuumed.
  • All fabric sealed with CarPro Interior Protection From £99.00
  • ​Choice of Leather protection if Applicable From....£45.00
  •  Flyby Forte Windscreen Sealant From............................£45.00
  •  Wheel Sealed with Dlux From ..............................................£45.00{a High-temp Ceramic Coating}
  •  Plastic Protection With Dlux From ......................................£45.00
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I Had this Classic Jaguar E Type in Cheltenham for The Classic Valet, it had  not been done professionally for 7 years or more so as  you can see from before  photo`s it was very grubby. The wire  chrome wheels  needed special attention as did the chrome on the outside and  that also needed cleaning with metal cleaner and sealed for the coming show season.
The interior - needed a good blow  out  to remove the dust and revitalise the carpets and blow all the dust out that you cant reach with normal vacuuming.Then the leather was fully cleaned and  treated with finest leather balm that is warmed up in the hands and applied by hand,  leaving an nice semi gloss finish and leaving the  leather nice and supple .
The Exterior Valet - The outside needed more attention too along with contamination removal and tree sap and organic contamination. The Paint needed gloss enhancement and finished with a couple of coats of durable  wax.
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​​Below some  before  photos

The Luxury Wash 

The Interior Valet

The Exterior Valet and Finished Photo`s

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Below The Full Slide Show 

Interior Valet Time
Prices
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This service starts from £350,00 Each valet/Detail is individual due to the size and condition of the vehicle and an exact price will be given upon inspection of the vehicle and a price will be agreed before we start the valet on your vehicle.
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​Ford Focus ST 500 - Paint Correction - Carpro Cquartz Finest Ceramic Coating

I had this Ford Focus ST500 in For a Paint Correction Detail and Carpro Finest Ceramic Coating paint protection.
The For Focus ST500 is getting a rare car now and not man of these left now and the guy wanted all the paint corrected and some of the best Paint Protection with Carpro Cquartz Finest Coating to give the best protection for the future and keep this looking good. As you can see from photo`s the car had picked up a lot of swirls and deeper scratches also had to do all the inside deep clean on the carpets and once dry some CarPro Interior protection 
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CarPro Cquartz FINEST is an evolution in nanotech ceramic paint coatings.  In the development of Finest, high strength, condensed nano particles with superior cross linking abilities were designed utilizing a new proprietary nano material to create an extremely tough 3D structure providing a durable, super high gloss coating which protects paint and other automotive surfaces from UVA and UVB rays, dirt, brake dust, iron contaminants, bugs, bird droppings, tar, and all sorts of environmental contaminants for two years.
Estimated time: 2-5 Days 
Prices on Application
First up some  Pre Inspection Photo`s below
​The Luxury Detailing Wash
The Paint Correction Detail
If you have bought a vehicle and need swirls removed this is the ideal service for that , it may be that you just want the gloss levels on your paint better or remove those annoying swirls or scratches picked up and cheap hand car washes . Freshen up your cars paintwork and improves the paints clarity, enhances the gloss and produce a dramatic deep wet looking show car shine.

The Paintwork Correction involves a Single Machine Polish,or Two stages,
• One Stage to remove the light scratches and marring and Improve Clarity of the paint -This service is suited to vehicles that clearly lack the gloss and shine they once had.
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Two Stage Polish is first to remove minor scratches and marring and Second Stage to then boost the gloss and depth the paint This service is suited to vehicles that clearly Has Minor scratches or swirls also hiding gloss but more than above.
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Wet Flatting Deeper Scratches

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Paint looking better and gloss ready for coating

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Paint correction stages and 50/50 Right is before

Now ready fo for the CarPro Finest Stages and  Application 
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The Interior Detail
  • All seats, carpets, boot and mats are vacuumed.
  • Shampoo all carpets seats and Upholstery, including roof lining
  • Clean steering wheel and stalks
  • All interior plastics and rubbers are cleaned, this includes the pedals.
  • All wood surfaces cleaned and polished.
  • Mats removed, and cleaned
  • If Interior is Leather, full leather clean and re-feed.
Here`s a few  more  finished  photo`s
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BMW Z4 in for the Prestige Detailing Package And Gloss Enhancement - Cheltenham

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I Had a Bmw Z4 in for a Prestige Detailing Package it hadn`t been professionally Valeted before so opted for the Prestige Detailing Package and  gloss Enhancement to the  paint too. This was used car purchased and obviously wanted to get this  looking as good as it could  be,remove all the contamination to the paint ready for the paint Enhancement and Protection Package of the paint sealed and a coat of wax plus wheels sealed.
Pre inspection photos
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Next up was The Luxury Wash 
All Washed  now  time to start on the  Interior

With all the  inside done Leather Cleaned and Treated now time to start the Gloss Enhancement For Full Interior Details Click Here
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​Few Finished Photo`s Below
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Others in this month
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​Prices
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This service starts from £150,00 Each valet/Detail is individual due to the size and condition of the vehicle and an exact price will be given upon inspection of the vehicle and a price will be agreed before we start the Detail on your vehicle.

Book This Service Call 07774454455
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Swissvax Protection in the Cotwsolds and Prestige Detailing Package on Porsche 911 Carrera

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Porsche 911 Carrera in for the Prestige Detailing Package - Swissvax Onyx Durable Paint Protection 

The was  in the heart of the Cotswolds , not too dirty. Mainly dirty from the country roads.Interior too needed some Attention and I found a lot  of  tar on the paintwork after my Pre inspection.Finished with Deep Interior clean.
The Paintwork couple of coats of Swissvax Onyx Wax for the  coming  winter months.

This is ideal Detailing Package for used or new Prestige Classic or Super Cars Ideally for a Regular 4-6 month Detail Package to keep your car in best tip top condition.
Click here  for  full Prestige Detailing Package details


​The Luxury Detailing Wash.
  • Pre inspection  
  •  Badges brite-work and grills cleaned.
  •  Wheels cleaned, outside and inside. Ph Neutral Fall out Safely removing Brake dust
  •  Removal of traffic film, flies(so annoying in the Summer) and salt.
  •  Pre-clean, wash Shampoo
  •  Contamination removed and Fall out applied to paintwork (removing  any iron deposits).
  •  Super soft Hand wash
  •  Body fully dried with super soft drying towels and Hot Air removing any trapped water.
  •  The arches are dressed with protection.
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Snow Soak

Below Before and  pre inspection photo`s and the  Luxury Wash.
The  the  interior  Detailing and  Deep clean, clean and  treat all the leather with nice  leather feed and durable  protection
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All The Interior Done ,now time to start on the exterior paintwork and here is some finished photo`s.
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Porsche finished
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Prices
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This service starts from £150,00 Each valet/Detail is individual due to the size and condition of the vehicle and an exact price will be given upon inspection of the vehicle and a price will be agreed before we start the Detail on your vehicle.

Book This Service Call 07774454455
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Click here for  other Valeting and Detailing Services
Thanks  for  Looking 
​Tony

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Welcome To The Kleen Machine
Kleen Machine is a Mobile Car Valeting & Detailing company based in Cheltenham.  We work throughout Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds area including Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Berkeley.

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Hi I`m Tony from Kleen Machine - Mobile Car Valeting and Detailing Services in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

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