DetailingValet & full detail
Safe snow-foam wash, wheels and arches, decontamination and a protective finish, inside and out.
- Maintenance wash
- Full valet
- Engine bay detail
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Detailing · PPF · Ceramic · Customs
Reflect your passion.
Since 2007 · PPF certified · Pietermaritzburg
Showroom shine.
Every time.
Reflections Detailing & Customs brings paint back to a deep, mirror-like gloss, then protects it with certified PPF and ceramic coatings.
(01) About RDC
Detailing is our craft, not a car wash.
Reflections Detailing & Customs has been looking after cars in Pietermaritzburg since 2007. Every car is washed safely, decontaminated, corrected by machine and protected by hand.
We're a professional detailer and a certified PPF installer, so the film on your car is fitted properly, with clean edges and no lifting.
"Reflect your passion."See packages
(02) Services
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Everything your paint needs.
Detailing
InteriorInterior detailing
Deep vacuum, steam and shampoo, leather cleaned and conditioned, and a streak-free finish on glass and screens.
- Seats & carpets
- Leather care
- Odour treatment
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Paint correctionPaint correction
1-step and multi-stage machine polishing that removes swirls, light scratches and haze for real depth and gloss.
- Swirl removal
- Scratch reduction
- Headlight restoration
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PPF · certifiedPaint Protection Film
Clear, self-healing film that stops stone chips and scratches. Fitted by a certified PPF installer.
- Full front
- Track pack
- Full body
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CeramicCeramic coating
A hard, glossy layer that beads water, resists dirt and makes washing easy. Packages by years of protection.
- 1-year
- 3-year
- 5-year
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CustomsWraps & customs
Colour-change wraps, chrome delete, gloss-black roofs and bonnets, window tint and custom accents.
- Colour change
- Chrome delete
- Window tint
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(03) Before & after
Drag to see the difference.
Dull, swirled and hazy paint, brought back to a clear, deep shine.
BeforeAfter
BeforeAfter
BeforeAfter
Example photos. Your car is inspected first, and we tell you honestly what can be corrected.
(04) Packages
Pick your finish.
Starting prices for a standard sedan in good condition. Bigger vehicles or tired paint are quoted after a quick inspection.
Essential
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- Snow-foam pre-wash and safe two-bucket hand wash
- Wheels, tyres and arches cleaned, tyres dressed
- Interior vacuum and wipe-down
- Windows inside and out
About 2 hours
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- Everything in Essential
- Clay bar and iron fallout decontamination
- Machine-applied paint sealant
- Seats shampooed or leather cleaned and conditioned
- Door shuts and engine bay detailed
About 1 day
Book SignatureUltimate
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- Everything in Signature
- 1-step machine polish to remove swirls
- 1-year ceramic coating on paint
- Glass coating on the windscreen
- Wheel faces coated
About 2 days
Book UltimatePaint Protection Film
Certified installer · self-healing film
| Full frontBumper, bonnet, front fenders, mirrors | Ask for a quote |
|---|---|
| Track packFull front plus A-pillars, roof edge and sills | Ask for a quote |
| Full bodyEvery painted panel | Ask for a quote |
Ceramic coating
Includes wash, decontamination and prep polish
| 1-year coatingGloss and easy washing | Ask for a quote |
|---|---|
| 3-year coatingHarder layer, longer beading | Ask for a quote |
| 5-year coatingOur longest-lasting protection | Ask for a quote |
Correction & customs
Add to any package, or book on its own
| Multi-stage correction | Ask for a quote |
|---|---|
| Headlight restoration | Ask for a quote |
| Engine bay detail | Ask for a quote |
| Window tint | Ask for a quote |
| Chrome delete | Ask for a quote |
| Roof or bonnet wrap | Ask for a quote |
(06) Process
How we get the RDC finish.
Five careful steps, the same on every car.
- 01
Inspect
We check the paint under light, measure where needed and agree what's possible.
- 02
Wash & decontaminate
Snow foam, a safe hand wash, then clay and iron removal for a truly clean surface.
- 03
Correct
Machine polishing takes out swirls and haze to bring back depth and gloss.
- 04
Protect
Sealant, ceramic coating or PPF, applied by hand and left to cure.
- 05
Hand over
A final check in good light, then aftercare tips so the finish lasts.
(07) Why RDC
Four reasons cars come back.
01
18+ years of detailing
Pietermaritzburg drivers have trusted us with their cars since 2007.
02
Certified PPF installer
Film fitted properly: wrapped edges, clean lines and no lifting.
03
Premium products
Professional-grade compounds, coatings and films, never cheap shortcuts.
04
Attention to detail
Door shuts, badges, wheel barrels. The parts others skip, we don't.
(08) Reviews
What our customers say.
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(09) Aftercare
Keep the shine for longer.
How to wash a car with a ceramic coating or PPF, without undoing the work.
- 01
Let it cure
Don't wash a newly coated car for the first 7 days, and keep it out of the rain where you can.
- 02
Two buckets, pH-neutral
Use one bucket for soapy water and one to rinse the mitt, with a pH-neutral car shampoo.
- 03
Skip the brush wash
Automatic brush car washes put swirls back into paint. Hand wash or touch-free only.
- 04
Mind the film edges
On PPF, keep a pressure washer at least 30 cm away and never aim it at an edge.
- 05
Dry gently
Pat dry with a clean, plush microfibre towel, or blow the water off. Never a chamois on dirty paint.
- 06
Act fast on droppings
Bird droppings, bugs and tree sap can etch paint. Soften them with water and lift them off quickly.
How long does a detail take?
A maintenance wash takes about 2 hours, a full valet about a day, and paint correction with a ceramic coating 2 to 3 days. PPF depends on the coverage: a full front is usually 1 to 2 days.
Ceramic coating or PPF: what's the difference?
A ceramic coating is a thin, hard layer that adds gloss and makes the car easy to clean. PPF is a thicker clear film that physically stops stone chips and scratches. Many owners put PPF on the front and a ceramic coating over the whole car.
How long does the protection last?
Our ceramic coatings come in 1, 3 and 5-year options. Good PPF lasts many years. Both last longest with the right aftercare, so we give you simple washing tips at hand-over.
Can you remove every scratch?
Swirls, haze and light scratches polish out. Deep scratches that go through the clear coat can be reduced but not always removed. We'll inspect your car and tell you honestly before we start.
Do you collect, or come to me?
Ask us when you book. Most work is done at our Pietermaritzburg studio, and we can arrange options for washes and valets in Pietermaritzburg and the surrounding areas.
How do I pay?
EFT, card or cash. A deposit may be needed to book longer jobs such as PPF and ceramic coatings.
(11) Book
Book your detail.
Fill in the form and press the button. WhatsApp opens with your booking ready to send, and we confirm a time with you.
- No payment needed to send a request
- Add photos of your car for a more accurate quote
- We reply as soon as we can
This is the RDC finish.
Send us a photo of your car and tell us what you'd like. We'll come back with the right package.
(12) Contact
Find us in Pietermaritzburg.
- Phone & WhatsApp076 802 0081
- Address[Street address], Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201
- Email[Email address]
- Hours[Opening hours]
- Areas we servePietermaritzburg, Hilton, Howick, Scottsville, Wembley and the Midlands
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