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Did someone say cleaning an aeroplane, by hand!?

Show season is well underway and thankfully with the lifting of COVID restrictions, many of us are able to enjoy it like we used to. But, how do you easily maintain your car whilst it’s sitting pretty at a show?

Machine polishing can be daunting; there are horror stories of irreversible actions that easily alarm those interested in the subject. From knowing your limits and the simple techniques in this guide, you can put those stories to the back of your mind and get stuck in.

John Langridge is a racing driver in the UK and has enjoyed a long association with ValetPRO, going back to when he raced in the Ford Fiesta championship in 2013

What’s the largest vehicle you’ve ever found yourself cleaning? If you’re a Caravan Owner, that’s an easy answer - it’s a dreaded task! That’s why we formulated two specific products to help you quickly & effectively manoeuvre your motorhome's surface, meaning you can spend more time living your best life.

After hearing the news that Ford will be ceasing production of the Mondeo in March 2022, working on this barn-find has never felt more special. Here's p art TWO of our Ford Mondeo Barn Find Detail.

How many Snow Foams is too many? We haven’t found that limit yet! There are 4 in our range, each with their own place and formulated specifically for a task. Let’s break it down…

Spring, hoorah. Another year of salted roads & varied weather complete. What does that mean? For us, more time to spend on Exterior Protection & less on intensive Pre-Washing!

Dilution Ratios: a manufacturer's guide to getting the best out of your product. They can seem daunting, but the math is simple!

Partnered with Love Campers. There's only one way to start a new project & journey...

We all love a barn find… Several months ago we got our hands on a Ford Mondeo ST200 in desperate need of a makeover. Covered with a stubborn layer of dust & dirt with seals growing their own ecosystem, this was going to be no easy challenge - it is believed to have sat stationary for around 17 years! Luckily for us, we have products designed for this kind of battle.  

Find out how to use ValetPRO products to revive faded paintwork. We've included a visual example on how well our products work in a 50/50 photograph. If you're interested in undertaking this task (made easier using ValetPRO products) then this is a must read. Enjoy!

When was the last time you cleaned your leather seats? It’s an easy thing to overlook during your typical car maintenance… Leather, in particular, can capture grime with the embedded grains; but there’s an easy way to keep on top of it and here's how!

It’s that time of year again, where it’s getting colder and darker by the day. This blog is aimed to help you prepare your vehicle for the winter as well as help maintain the correct cleaning methods to ensure your car's protection lasts throughout the winter.

Which ValetPRO wheel cleaner is right for you?

The vehicle paint decontamination process explained in 7 steps

Dragon's Breath is a specialist pH neutral wheel cleaner that reacts with the iron contamination within brake dust to produce a brilliant red bleed from an otherwise colourless gel, showing you that it’s working

The Two Bucket Method is a safe way of hand washing your vehicle. By following these guidelines, you will significantly reduce the probability of contaminating your wash mitt during your typical cleaning process.

With the 2020 Autosport International rapidly approaching, it was time for our in-house detailer, Elliott, to get our Managing Director’s Lotus Elise 111S ready for its stance at the show.

We recently spent a few days giving some TLC to this VW Transporter.

ValetPRO Snow Seal is a specially formulated coating to be applied by via a pressure washer foam lance. Snow Seal awards your vehicle with a durable hydrophobic coating that leads to remarkable water beading.

ValetPRO are proud to be a Founder Partner to the Specialist Vehicle Associates (SVA). We support SVA Members with everything the Retailer or Trade User needs for valeting and vehicle enhancement.

Foamula 1 is our clingiest snow foam yet.

Our February release is Clay Rider, our new easy to use, specialist clay lube.

Passing on car care knowledge and training people in the use of ValetPRO products has always been a core aspect of ValetPRO from the very beginning and has proved paramount in our continued success.

Microfibre Reviver is a detergent cleaner that has been uniquely designed to suit the requirements of your microfibre cloths. It will consistently revive your microfibre cloths, towels and wash mitts to like-new condition time and time again.

From everyone at ValetPRO - Happy New Year!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Anyone with a leather interior knows how quickly it can get grotty and start looking worn - this is especially true amongst paler colour leathers. The use of ValetPRO Leather Soap will help you to prevent this from happening and will keep your leather looking at its best.

Because it’s hidden out of sight the engine bay is often overlooked during the cleaning routine. Whilst it’s a simple task, we think it’s one of the most rewarding.

A common question we hear in the detailing world is “what’s the difference between waxing and ceramic coating a car? ” An even more frequent question is “which one is better? ” Simply put, they’re both excellent methods of achieving very different results.

Advanced Poseidon Car Wash is our low-foaming car shampoo that was developed with a unique, very specific, blend of anionic surfactants that enables it to remove dirt and grime with ease.

Wheels are among the toughest parts of a car to get clean; they spend their lives in a harsh environment and due to their proximity to the ground they’re bombarded with hot iron dust, tar, grease, salts and a variety of other road grimes. Which is where Dragon's Breath comes in.

Pre-washing is an incredibly significant stage of detailing that can be easily overlooked if  people don’t understand the importance of it or how much it can effect the end result; pre-washing your vehicle relieves it of excess dirt and grime that would otherwise later be swirled across the paint-surface with a sponge or mitt and potentially scratch the paint work, which could in turn cause swirls or dullness.

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Maximum Shine Tyre Gel is our brand new tyre dressing product aimed specifically at our fans who have requested that we add a high gloss tyre dressing to our existing range of dressings.

Whilst Beading Marvellous is a traditional hard Carnauba wax, we took a slightly different take on our Mad Wax.

There are beading shots and then there are Beading Marvellous shots!

This is a product that anyone can use to achieve amazing results with minimal effort.

Contamination Removal Bars aka Clay Bars are designed to remove this bonded contamination from painted surfaces - you’d be surprised how much bonded contamination is caught in the paint surface of a vehicle even when it may appear to be completely clean.

We had an amazing opportunity to get involved with the celebration of the Lotus 70th Anniversary.

Check out our latest video!

Citrus Tar and Glue Remover has been updated and improved; it's no longer flammable, it's less harmful to the environment and it's still incredibly effective and easy to use.

Check out our newest video release.

Martin Donnelly reviews recent action at Silverstone.

Crime Investigation and lots of DIY car boy work

Windscreen, PCB’s & Range Rover reassembly

1/9, Bargain 911T, Bedford TM Truck, Range Rover Floor Rails

Stunning Toyota Celcia TA23, Metal Folding Brake Fin, Unit Farewell

Take a look at the amazing results our Classic All Purpose Cleaner and Classic Protectant got under the bonnet.

How to run a car forum, Meredes Sprinter, Diff Prer & axle Paint 

Land Rover Engine Designer, Axle paint, Cast Iron Metal Brake

The team at ValetPRO were lucky enough to be able to watch the Superbikes championship at Brands Hatch this weekend...

As you may have heard, we’ve been planning to move to a new warehouse for quite a while now. It’s been an ongoing uphill battle with delays and a few hiccups but we’ve finally made it! Today is our last day in Hailsham and we’ll be re-opening on Monday 9th April in Newhaven.

Look out for Greg, our managing director, in this episode!

Classic Motoring, episode 21: Volvo’s Stuntman, Welder Mods & a Denbigh Camel

Classic Motoring, episode 20: First Try Track Day, Classic TV and a VW Panel Van, Axle

Classic Motoring, episode 19: Sheet Metal Folding Brake, Engine Design, Jaguar Land Rover, Excel

We have been working very hard to further improve the quality of our already best-selling Snow Foam product range.

Classic Motoring, episode 18: Esprit, Metal Brake DIY, Fitting Tow Hitch, Sports Motors Manchester

ValetPRO are partners with Motorsport TV, supporting their "Flying Lap" virtual reality driving simulator -and Martin Donnelly's driving it!

*Win* - For your chance to win a copy of Jenson Button's autobiography 'Life To The Limit' and some Autosport Awards 2017 Memorabilia, simply answer the following question.

Classic Car Motoring ep.17: Fibreglass Tutorial Pt.2, Cortina Rad Flush, Coolant Change, 4x4

This has been a great year for ValetPRO; we have been involved in some fantastic events and worked with some cracking people. I wanted to give you a run down of ValetPRO's year.

Classic Car Motoring, episode 16: Range Rover Vogue, Ford Cortina, Fiberglass Tutorial

Classic Car Motoring, episode 15:  Cars & Coffee, Lotus Esprit S2, Ford Cortina, Range Rover Vogue

Classic Car Motoring, episode 14: Ford Cortina, Ford Fiesta, Range Rover Classic, Lotus Esprit

We're really excited to contribute towards this amazing event.

We sponsored the Show and Shine Event at Trax 2017.

Here's an introductory video on one of our most popular products.

Shane, our Warehouse Manager, is back. He returned to work today after competing in the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships in Blue Mountain, Toronto, Canada.

Classic Motoring, episode 13: Ford Cortina MkV, Lotus Esprit S2, Range Rover Vogue SE

Classic Carpet Cleaner is a relatively old product of ours. We tried and tested a newer, less traditional method of applying this product and were incredibly pleased with the results we got from using our Foam Blaster Mini to apply it.

We're sending our Warehouse Manager to compete in the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships in Toronto, Canada.

Classic Motoring, episode 12: Austin 10 Hot Rod, Range Rover Vogue SE, VW T2 Bus, Lotus Esprit s2

Classic Motoring, episode 11: Range Rover, Lotus Esprit S2, Rolls Royce Merlin, Lotus Buick.

We're proud to be a title sponsor for the upcoming Ford Fest event in Santa Pod. This event is taking place on 17th of September 2017. This year we're supplying 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes for their Show and Shine Competition.

Our waxes and Black To The Future are getting a new look with our new tubs.

Classic Motoring, episode 10: Lotus Esprit S2, Range Rover, MG Midget, Lotus Europa, Hillman Imp

Classic Motoring, episode 9: Range Rover, Lotus Esprit S2, AC 428 Frua, Simca 8 Sport

We're releasing some new cloths!

2017 Waxstock Competition Winner Announced

Photos supplied by ValetPRO retailer Tipha Net'Auto from the 2017 Unroll event in Aurillac, France.

Classic Motoring, episode 8: Range Rover, Lotus Esprit S2, Porshe 924

Pictures provided by ValetPRO retailer, Tipha Net Auto who attended the Quillan 2017 Car Meeting in the South of France.

We're looking for a valeter.

Classic Motoring, episode 7: Range Rover, Lotus Esprit S2, Classic Mini

Classic Motoring, episode 6: Range Rover, Lotus Esprit S2, Triumph Italia 2000

We're very excited to be at Automechanika this year.

We'll be attending Automechanika this year so look out for a stand that looks like this, but finished.

Classic Motoring, episode 5: Range Rover, Lotus Esprit S2, VW T2b

Classic Motoring, episode 4: Range Rover, Lotus Esprit S2, Fiat 131 Racing

Classic Motoring, episode 3: Range Rover, Lotus Esprit JPS, Lotus XI GT Breadvan

Classic Motoring, episode 2: Range Rover, Lotus Esprit S2, VW T2b

Classic Motoring, episode 1: Range Rover, Lotus Esprit S2, VW T2b

This is a fantastic little brush designed specifically to agitate dirt out of the slight grains found in leather.

We've recently started uploading product tutorials to our Youtube channel.

Our Chemical Resistant Trigger is an incredibly useful tool designed to aid our Self-Dilute Bottle.

"Family run business born of our own obsession with cleaning the car, we bring you an ever expanding range of the worlds finest car care & detailing products."

"Perfectly Cleaned are a leading supplier of Specialist Car Care and Detailing Products. Established in 2008 we operate both online and from retail premises."

Technically a wax emulsion, this product has been formulated to work as a quick detailer to remover small blemishes such as water spots, light grime and fingerprints.

This brush is a valuable and practical addition to your upholstery arsenal.

We decided to interview all of our resellers for their opinions on our products and detailing, starting with the owner of ValetPRO.

We spent over a year perfecting the formula for Purple Passion -and we think we got it just right!