Welcome to Detail Driven
Located just opposite The Hop Farm, near Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells we offer a bespoke range of car care services. Our client base is widespread covering London, all areas of Kent and Sussex including Paddock Wood, Sevenoaks, Maidstone, Bromley, Orpington, Chislehurst and beyond.
Our studio is suitably equipped with specialist lighting, temperature controls and equipment in order to provide the highest standard of PPF installs and specialist automotive detailing. Years of investment, research and hard work have created our raw passion and pride in our work. Our industry is rapidly growing and we are proud to be part of the movement and we pride ourselves in not only the level of Automotive care provided but the aftercare, support and education given as part of your vehicle’s transformation.
Paint Protection Film in Kent
Paint protection film (PPF) is a clear film fitted over your car’s paintwork. It protects against stone chips, scratches, scuffs and road debris. Anything that would mark the paint hits the film first, and your original finish stays as it left the factory.
We fit XPEL film only. As part of the XPEL network, our team is fully trained on XPEL installations. We use XPEL’s own pattern software to cut each kit to the exact shape of your vehicle’s panels. XPEL film has a self-healing top coat, so light swirls and surface marks disappear with heat from the sun or warm water.
Fitted properly, PPF is very hard to spot. It protects the paint, helps the car hold its value and makes it easier to keep clean.
Services
At Detail Driven, we pride ourselves on offering a wide variety of services to cater to your every need. All our work is completed in-house by our specially trained staff, so you can rest assured that your vehicle is in good hands.
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The ultimate defence for your vehicle’s paint. This virtually invisible, high-performance film forms an impenetrable barrier against rock chips, scratches, and environmental contaminants.
The art of rejuvenating your car’s paintwork to its pristine, factory-fresh condition. We use advanced techniques to remove swirl marks, scratches, and other imperfections, revealing a flawless and mirror-like finish.
This advanced nano-technology creates a durable, hydrophobic barrier on your vehicle’s paintwork and wheels, repelling dirt, water, and contaminants while providing unmatched UV resistance. Providing quick and simple aftercare and maintenance
We provide additional services such as Interior Detailing, Wheel Refurbishment, Dent Repairs, Glass & Fabric Coatings and more. We will do our best to help make your vehicle look as good, or even better than when it left the showroom!
Protect, Enhance, and Preserve Your Car’s Finish
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PPF Prices in Kent
Every package uses XPEL film, computer-cut to your vehicle and fitted in our Paddock Wood studio. Prices are starting prices and vary with the size and complexity of your vehicle. We also fit windscreen PPF for £350 + VAT. See our full PPF cost guide
Basic Kit – From £900 + Vat
Standard Kit – From £1295 + Vat
Full Coverage – From £3500 + Vat
Stealth/Matte Conversion – From £4000 + VAT
PPF in Kent & Beyond
From our Paddock Wood studio, we fit XPEL PPF for customers across Kent, Sussex, Surrey and London.
Kent
FAQs
Our Front End Kit starts from £900 + VAT and the Extended Front End Kit from £1,295 + VAT. Full car PPF starts from £3,500 + VAT, stealth matte conversions from £4,000 + VAT, and windscreen PPF is £350 + VAT. Your final price depends on the size and complexity of your vehicle. See our PPF cost guide for more detail.
Paint protection film protects your paintwork from stone chips, scuffs and scratches. It’s self-healing, so it keeps your car looking new for longer. Protected paint also helps your car hold its value when you come to sell it.
Yes. XPEL film has a self-healing top coat, so light swirls and surface marks disappear with heat from the sun or warm water. It won’t repair deep damage, but it keeps the film looking clear between washes.
Fitted properly, PPF is very hard to see. We remove lights and trims where possible and wrap the film beneath panel edges, so the lines are hidden. Up close and in the right light, you may spot an edge.
With the right care, PPF protects your paint for many years. XPEL films come with a manufacturer warranty, which varies depending on the film chosen. We’ll confirm the warranty that applies to your car when we quote.
We fit XPEL film only. We’re part of the XPEL network and fully trained in XPEL installations. That gives us access to XPEL’s templating software, so each kit is cut to the exact shape of your vehicle’s panels.
We offer gloss, matte, carbon fibre and black PPF. Matte film protects matte paint, or turns gloss paint to a satin finish as a stealth conversion. We also fit windscreen PPF to protect against stone chips.
Wash your car gently with pH-neutral products and avoid harsh chemicals and automatic car washes. We recommend an annual check-up so we can inspect the film and keep it in top condition.
It depends on how much of the car is covered and whether the paint needs correcting first. A front end kit takes less time than full car coverage, which involves removing more lights and trims. We’ll confirm timings when we book you in.
If your paint has swirls, scratches or other defects, yes. The film keeps whatever is underneath it, so we correct the paint first and fit the film over a flawless finish. New cars often benefit from a light correction too.
Yes, and many of our customers choose both. A ceramic coating over the film adds gloss and makes it hydrophobic and easier to clean. It also helps protect the film itself.
So about us? A team of three, Detail Driven was started in 2010 by me, Darren. My passion for Automotive Care stemmed from my obsession with cars from a young age. A petrol head from the moment I could say the word car, my obsession with four wheels grew as I grew. Having a passion for cars only lead me down one route and here we are today. It all began life as a second Job on my parents drive way, now many years later I’m proud be part of a three man team detailing and protecting some of the most prestigious examples of automotive engineering.
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From Paint Protection Film to Paint correction, we are able to offer a bespoke range of services to fit your need. We am prepared to cater to near enough any requirement within reason in order to satisfy your requirement.
- New Car Protection Detail
- Paint Protection Film (PPF)
- Ceramic Coatings
- Paint Correction
- Bespoke Details from Finance Handover Details to Classic Restoration and Refinishing
- Window Tinting
All of our services include:
- Free Local Collection & Delivery
- Enclosed Collection & Delivery Available
- Comprehensively Insured and Approved
- Wheel Refurbishment, Hub Refurbishments & More
Car detailing refers to the comprehensive cleaning, restoration and protection of a vehicle. At Detail Driven, our services comprise of both interior and exterior detailing, ensuring your car leaves our studio looking brand new. Unlike a standard car wash, detailing involves the use of specialised tools, products and techniques to meticulously address every surface of the car including leather, upholstery and carpets. With our car detailing in Kent your car will be detailed and enhanced to the highest possible finish transforming its appearance and adding important protection.
The condition of your vehicle’s exterior is what eyes are drawn to first. When you bring your car to our studio, we begin a meticulous inspection and multi step detailing process to make good first impressions a guarantee. Here’s a rundown of how we carry out exterior detailing for our clients in Kent:
- Washing and Decontamination: We’ll use multi step decontamination and deep cleaning, including snow foam,safe wash methods, tar and fallout removal to safely remove dirt and grime from the exterior while preventing damage to the paintwork.
- Claying: Next, we’ll ensure the paintwork is clay barred to remove bonded contaminants such as tree sap, industrial fallout and road tar.
- Inspection: After safely drying your vehicle, we’ll then inspect its exterior for any signs of damage, scratches, swirls and chips.
- Polishing: Subject to the paintworks requirements, various stages of machine polishing are carried out to remove paint swirls, scratches and defects to restore the paintworks appearance to the best possible finish.
- Paint Protection: After prepping the paintwork thoroughly, ceramic coatings can then be applied to protect your vehicle making maintenance, washing, cleaning and aftercare quicker and easier and prolonging your vehicles finish.
It’s all well and good having a gleaming exterior, but if the interior isn’t up to scratch, you won’t get the first-class, good-as-new feeling you’re undoubtedly after. We offer basic interior detailing in all our packages, but if the condition requires, the below extra service can be carried out:
- Vacuuming: As a basic start, we’ll remove all of the most visible dust and dirt.
- Degreasing: Our APC degreaser is then applied to all surfaces and smaller brushes and cloths are used to deep clean each interior element
- Shampooing and Steaming: We’ll then ensure the carpets and cloth seats are thoroughly shampooed and steam cleaned- the amount of dirt that can be hidden within a vehicle’s fabrics is often surprising to our clients.
- Leather: Any leather interior elements are cleaned and restored to ensure removal of dirt, oils and stains.
- Finishing Touches: A final vacuuming is carried out, plastic and rubber surfaces are treated, and the seating- whether leather or cloth- is protected.
As the interior of your vehicle is where you’ll be spending the majority of your time, it’s of the utmost importance to maximise comfort, hygiene and cleanliness.
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Discover our meticulous approach to detailing and paint protection film that will protect and enhance your vehicle.