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Well February has  been a very busy month, a very cold  month with a mixtures of weather and different weather conditions. The Start of the month wasn't too bad but it has cold colder and colder. We have had a mixture of cars in for various Valeting and Detailing Packages
Kleen Machine`s Weekly Blog - Mobile Car Detailing and Valeting  in Cheltenham - Cirencester - Gloucester - Tewkesbury - Bishops Cleeve and The Cotswolds.
We have had new clients in Broadway in for the first time with a collection of cars and after a day of cleaning a few has now booked in various dates throughout the  coming year. Had a Mini Cooper S  in for the works New Car Protection, Audi A6 - S4 and Porsche 911. Then All our Regular Detailing Packages. 
Another big job was with Glos Detailing and a barn find at Cotswolds Classic Car Hub, a Rolls Royce that was going to go into the  showroom and they wanted half the car detailed showing products and cleaning techniques that would show off what could  be achieved , 
Below photos 
Thanks  For Looking 
Tony
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Prestige Detailing Package on Aston DB www.kleenmachine.org

Executive Valets on  Two Audi`s
Below the Prestige Package on the Aston Martin DB9 
Not filthy but definitely needed that bit of extra detailing to bring this car back to that new car fresh look 
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.

This Service is a top inside and out detailing package to may be to maximise price for sale and great top up Paint Protection to with choice of waxes and sealants . 

Book Early to avoid disappointment 
Prices from £150.00 
The Executive Valet Package on Audi SQ5 A7
This was in a bit of a mess but being sold soon client was keen to get it uptogether after the busy january perion and  the salt off from the road and some  protection for  the coming months
Audi SQ5
The Spotlight Package  on Bentley Flying Spur
Cracking car, carpets a little  dirty but again it was more the outside that needed more attention  and  booked  in for an enhancement detail later in the year.
Bentley Flying Spur
Below another big job was with Glos Detailing and a barn find at Cotswolds Classic Car Hub, a Rolls Royce that was going to go into the  showroom and they wanted half the car detailed showing off Local company Revive`s products and cleaning techniques that would show off what could  be achieved to the  old classic car with a Classic Detail 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 the BMW M3 in for the Enhancement Detail and  full Interior Package
​Full Write  up Here
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Here`s few  more Ihave In over the last few weeks 
Mobile Car Detailing 
We work throughout Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds area, including Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Berkeley and Cirencester,  Forest of Dean 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 :-
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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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This Mercedes B200 in Bourton on the Water was  delivered by leasing company very dirty so the owner wanted  up like  it  should  be , a new car . So the guys rang us  and  booked  it  in for the  best Mobile Car Valeting  Package at his  home. With different  options available we decided to go for the Executive Valet.
Cracking car but  marks and stains here and there and as you can see from the  before  photo`s it was very dusty here and there too and the seats needed cleaning  ,along with the  carpets. 
Kleen Machine is a Mobile Car Detailing  & Valeting company based in Cheltenham.  We work throughout Gloucestershire and The Cotswolds area including Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Berkeley.
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Before Photo`s
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Before
Before Photo`s
Before Photo`s
The Time for the Luxury Detailing Wash starting with the wheels 
Pre Sprayed around and jet-washed , then snow soaked and  the  outside wash 
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The Outside  all finished along with the windows, paint finished with coat of sealant
Prices

This service starts from £125,00 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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Hi i had this Alfa Romeo in for the Mobile Classic Valeting Package in Tewkesbury Gloucestershire a few  weeks ago and it had not long had some paintwork ,interior was very dusty and tired,the leather needed a very good clean and treatment, Carpet mats were being replaced. As i said paint work wasn't too bad but still needed a gloss enhancement along with a lot  of over spray that needed to be  removed and compound around  plastics and  moldings here and there. 
Overall finished with nice Durable Wax for the winter months

Below Before Photo`s

Wheels before
Inside Before

The Luxury Detailing Wash 

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  • Engine cleaned and dressed.
  • 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.
  • 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
​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.
  • Dashboard, fascia, all plastic surfaces and rubbers are dressed/treated.
  • All wood surfaces cleaned and polished.
  • The interior is deodorised.
  • Mats removed, and cleaned and dressed if necessary
  • If Interior is Leather, full leather clean and re-feed.
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​The Exterior Detail
  • Spare wheel cleaned and polished
  • Paint work detail clayed
  • All bright-work chrome and grills cleaned and polished
  • The arches are dressed with protection.
  • The tyres and plastics dressed with long lasting dressing.
  • Tar spots removed
  • Windows and mirrors cleaned and polished inside and out
  • All Plastics and rubbers treated with long life dressing
  • Gloss Enhancement to Paint to add better lusted and deeper finish
  • All Paintwork and exterior hand waxed and sealed with
  • high quality wax (more information).
If your vehicle is prestige, classic or a sports car we even have matt or semi matt dressing. See Luxury detailing extras. This Valet will a day or more to complete.
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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 Click Here 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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Mobile Car Valeting  in Cheltenham Town - Audi A7 - Executive Valet 
In the centre of Cheltenham in the Montpellier  area , I had this Audi A7 in for the top Executive Package and  Protection top up

The Executive Valeting and Detailing Package

This is ideal Detailing Package for used or new cars To keep the car tip top ideally for a Regular 6 month Detail Package to keep your car in best tip top condition.

This Service is a top inside and out detailing package to may be to maximise price for sale and great top up Paint Protection to with choice of waxes and sealants . 
Also ideal if your vehicle has come to the end of your lease or contract hire and you need to hand it back.
Book Early to avoid disappointment 
Prices from £125.00 

Slide Show Before and After Photo`s

Audi A7 Full Executive Valet Cheltenham
Before Photo`s
Flies on frontend
Interior Before
Fall out on wheels removing bonded ferrous materials
Bleeding wheel cleaner 2nd time
Classic Detailing on Corvette
Few Others in this month
Executive Detailing Package
Prestige Package Detail
Executive Valet and Protection Package and roof Protection top up
Spotlight Valet on Renault Clio Prior to sale

Before  Photo`s

The Intensive Wash Process
​The Interior
  •  All seats, carpets, boot and mats are vacuumed.
  • • All upholstery and carpets are shampooed.
  • • Leather, cleaned If applicable 
  • • 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.
​The Exterior
  •  Tar spots removed
  •  Paintwork is Sealed and hand waxed
  •  The windows and mirrors are cleaned inside and out.
  •  The tyres dressed with long lasting dressing.
  •  All plastic surfaces are Cleaned and dressed/Protected.
  •  Door shuts and bonnet shut cleaned and polished.
  •  Under Bonnet cleaned and shuts cleaned and protected
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Why not add a luxury wax ?  (more information).
If your vehicle is prestige, classic or a sports car we even have matt or semi 
matt dressing. See Luxury detailing extras.
This Valet will take between  4 and 5 hours depending on the size of the car and its condition.
All this can be included in a Regular Detail Maintenance package, on either 
monthly or weekly basis.

Prices from £125.00
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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
​​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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 Hi I had an extremely Dirty BMW 3 Series convertible in a month or so ago , the owner hadnt long bought it and wanted the car looking better than it did.
The interior was filthy ,requiring the leather deep cleaned and treated to the best we could.
The paint had been swirled and up and very badly scratched too , little or no gloss at all .So this had to be addressed too.
This  is a  classic 3 series  bmw and  it  needed to look like it  has  been looked after and  looking  back to its  best .
Here`s some finished Photos and later before photos
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Below the Before and After Slides 
Before
The Enhancement 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.
• 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.
The Interior Detail
  •  All seats, carpets, boot and mats are vacuumed.
  • • All upholstery and carpets are shampooed.
  • • Leather, cleaned If applicable 
  • • 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.
Before Photo`s below 
​The Paint Enhancement Detail
 One or Two Stage over the Whole Car
  • Pre Inspection under LED lighting to show  minor and  major scratches and swirls 
  •  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. Or
  • 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.
  • All Metal bright-work chrome and grills cleaned and polished
  • The tyres and plastics dressed with long lasting dressing protection
  • All Paintwork and exterior hand waxed and sealed with high quality wax (more information).
  • Wheels and sealed.
  • Arches Protected where applicable.
  • ​ Windows and mirrors cleaned and polished inside and out.
  •  Paintwork is Sealed
  • Today Finished with Two coats  of Swissvax Shield 
Prices from £350.00
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Executive Valet on Vw Golf in Shurdington Cheltenham.

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The Executive Valet Package
I recently had this VW Golf in for the Executive Valet ,it had been cleaned buy dealership but with new baby on the way it wasnt up to my clients standards, So wanted it like new inside and clean and germ free. To finish some Durable Paint Protection
This is ideal Valeting Package for used or new cars To keep the car tip top ideally for a Regular 6 month Detail Package to keep your car in best tip top condition.

This Valeting Service is a top inside and out detailing package to may be to maximise price for sale and great top up Paint Protection to with choice of waxes and sealants . 
Also ideal if your vehicle has come to the end of your lease or contract hire and you need to hand it back.
Book Early to avoid disappointment 
Prices from £125.00 
Below some  before photo`s
First Up 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.
All dried and  time to get  it  inside and  and  do the  
​The Interior
  •  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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The Exterior
  •  Paintwork is Sealed 
  •  The windows and mirrors are cleaned inside and out.
  • The tyres dressed with long lasting dressing.
  • .All plastic surfaces are Cleaned and dressed/Protected.

Why not add a luxury wax ?  (more information).
If your vehicle is prestige, classic or a sports car we even have matt or semi 
matt dressing. See Luxury detailing extras.
This Valet will take between  4 and 5 hours depending on the size of the car and its condition.
All this can be included in a Regular Detail Maintenance package, on either 
monthly or weekly basis.
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The Wash
Finished
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Classic Valet on Honda Civic

Honda Civic In for The Classic Valet Package and A.P.E Protection this week . 
This Had not had a good Clean for a number of months and the plastics on the back needed Machine Polishing and there was a lot of green around the windows and plastic trims..Paint needed a good  decontamination and Detailed clay to remove bonded contamination and road Paint all down one side.
The Classic Valet
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.

Below slide`s of  before and afters and work involved

Honda civic Classic Valet
Before Photo`s
Paint Clayed
Enhancement Stages
interior Photo`s
  • Engine cleaned and dressed.
  • 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.
  • 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
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.
  • • Dashboard, fascia, all plastic surfaces and rubbers are dressed/treated.
  • • All wood surfaces cleaned and polished.
  • • The interior is deodorised.
  • • Mats removed, and cleaned and dressed if necessary
  • • If Interior is Leather, full leather clean and re-feed.
​The Exterior Detail
  • Spare wheel cleaned and polished
  • Paint work detail clayed
  • All brightwork chrome and grills cleaned and polished
  • The arches are dressed with protection.
  • The tyres and plastics dressed with long lasting dressing.
  • Tar spots removed
  • Windows and mirrors cleaned and polished inside and out
  • All Plastics and rubbers treated with long life dressing
  • Gloss Enhancement to Paint to add better lusted and deeper finish
  • All Paintwork and exterior hand waxed and sealed with
  • high quality wax (more information). or Swissvax Wax options upgrade
If your vehicle is prestige, classic or a sports car we even have matt or semi matt dressing. See Luxury detailing extras/luxury-detailing-extras.html. This Valet will a day or more to complete.
​Prices
​
This service starts from £350,00 Each Valeting/Detail service 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
Thanks for Looking and please and  any comments below
Tony 

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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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