Velar paint is so delicate – need a detailer who knows what they're doing
Quote from Patrick Reed on April 1, 2026, 2:17 pmI've had my Velar for about two years and I love everything about it except for how easily the paint seems to pick up swirl marks and fine scratches. I've been as careful as I can with washing, using the two-bucket method and microfiber towels, but somehow the finish still looks hazy in direct sunlight and it's been driving me crazy. I think part of the issue is that the previous owner probably took it through automatic car washes, and I've just been living with the damage without ever getting it properly corrected. I'm finally ready to invest in getting the paint sorted out and protected, but I'm really nervous about handing over my car to just any detailing shop because I've heard stories about inexperienced detailers making things worse with aggressive polishing. I've been looking into premium Range Rover detailing service Abu Dhabi since I'm willing to make the drive for someone who really knows these cars and their sensitive paint. I came across Exotic Car Care and they seem to have a dedicated section for Range Rovers which gives me some confidence that they understand the specific challenges with these finishes. I'm thinking of doing a full paint correction to get rid of the swirls and then a ceramic coating to keep it looking good long-term. Has anyone here had their Velar or other Range Rover detailed by them and can speak to the quality of the work? I'm especially curious about how they handle the piano black trim pieces that scratch if you even look at them wrong. Any feedback would be really appreciated before I pull the trigger.
I've had my Velar for about two years and I love everything about it except for how easily the paint seems to pick up swirl marks and fine scratches. I've been as careful as I can with washing, using the two-bucket method and microfiber towels, but somehow the finish still looks hazy in direct sunlight and it's been driving me crazy. I think part of the issue is that the previous owner probably took it through automatic car washes, and I've just been living with the damage without ever getting it properly corrected. I'm finally ready to invest in getting the paint sorted out and protected, but I'm really nervous about handing over my car to just any detailing shop because I've heard stories about inexperienced detailers making things worse with aggressive polishing. I've been looking into premium Range Rover detailing service Abu Dhabi since I'm willing to make the drive for someone who really knows these cars and their sensitive paint. I came across Exotic Car Care and they seem to have a dedicated section for Range Rovers which gives me some confidence that they understand the specific challenges with these finishes. I'm thinking of doing a full paint correction to get rid of the swirls and then a ceramic coating to keep it looking good long-term. Has anyone here had their Velar or other Range Rover detailed by them and can speak to the quality of the work? I'm especially curious about how they handle the piano black trim pieces that scratch if you even look at them wrong. Any feedback would be really appreciated before I pull the trigger.