Starry Black, Brought Back
This Aston Martin DB9 GT arrived with scratches and swirl marks in its black paint and dust through the cabin from life in a garage. Its owner wanted the finish restored, and a team that specialises in prestige cars of this calibre.
So we spent a full day on site: a comprehensive clean, paired with a polish and a ceramic spray sealant, inside and out.
This is how the day went, from the first inspection to the last wipe of the cream leather.
Starry Black, Brought Back
This Aston Martin DB9 GT arrived with scratches and swirl marks in its black paint and dust through the cabin from life in a garage. Its owner wanted the finish restored, and a team that specialises in prestige cars of this calibre.
So we spent a full day on site: a comprehensive clean, paired with a polish and a ceramic spray sealant, inside and out.
This is how the day went, from the first inspection to the last wipe of the cream leather.
Why the Owner Wanted a Specialist
A black Aston Martin shows everything. This one is painted in a black with a metallic fleck that looks like stars in direct sunlight, which looks spectacular when the paint is flawless. Every swirl mark and fine scratch shows up on a finish like that, so the paint deserves real care.
The owner wanted the finish restored by a team with real experience on prestige cars of Aston Martin calibre. That is the brief we took on.
Arriving to a Garaged DB9 GT
When we arrived, the paint had scratches and swirl marks across it. Inside, dust from time in the garage had settled through the cabin, over the cream leather, the red carpet and the fine switchgear.
As with every job, we started with a personalised inspection so we knew where the paint needed work and where the interior needed care. The job took a full day on site.
What Does a Comprehensive Clean, Polish and Ceramic Spray Involve?
It is a full exterior and interior reset in one booking. On this DB9 GT we washed and decontaminated the paint, polished it to refine the finish, sealed it with a ceramic spray sealant, then reset the cabin from the carpets to the leather.
Swipe through the areas we worked on. Each card shows what we did there and, where it is relevant, what we can add or how our maintenance plans keep the car at this standard.
Pre-Wash Inspection
Every job starts with a personalised inspection. On this DB9 GT it showed scratches and swirl marks in the black paint, which set the plan for the polish.
Wheel Foam Pre-Soak
A heavy foam pre-soak and pressure rinse loosens brake dust and grime from the wheel faces and between the spokes before anything touches them.
Wheels & Red Calipers
Wheels and calipers cleaned of brake dust and road film. A Concierge Care wheel and tyre clean keeps them looking this good between details.
Two-Bucket Wash & Hand Dry
A two-bucket method and microfibre mitt wash keeps grit off the paint, then a microfibre towel hand dry leaves a spotless finish on the black.
Paint Decontamination
Bonded surface contamination is lifted out before polishing, so the paint is clean down to the base.
Single-Stage Polish
The polish refines the paintwork and brings depth back to the black. A single-stage polish reduces swirl marks and light scratches and lifts the gloss.
Doors & Side Panels
Long, flat panels show every flaw, so this is where the polish earns its keep. The panels now reflect the trees and the sky.
Bonnet & Vent Detail
Chrome vent trim and bonnet edges are cleaned and polished with care, so the metal and the black paint around it both stay crisp.
Boot Lid & Badge
Badges and trim get a careful hand clean, so the boot lid finishes sharp.
Rear End & Exhaust
The rear bumper, tail lights and exhaust were cleaned and finished along with the rest of the car, with a tyre shine to complete the look.
Tail Lights & Rear Quarter
The tail light cluster and the curve of the rear quarter after polishing, with the light catching the gloss in the paint.
Rear Wheel & Arch
The rear wheel, caliper and the paint around the arch cleaned and polished, so the area around the wheel matches the rest of the body.
Ceramic Spray Sealant
The last step outside is a ceramic spray sealant to add gloss and help repel water and dirt. Ask about Nxtzen Ceramic Coatings for longer-term protection.
Full Interior Reset
Deep carpet vacuuming, vent cleaning and careful work around the crevices lifted the garage dust out of the cream and red cabin.
Steering Wheel
The two-tone leather rim is one of the most handled parts of the car, so it was cleaned and wiped back to a fresh finish.
Instrument Cluster
Gauges, the screen glass and the dash top are wiped with care, leaving the instrument binnacle clean and clear.
Centre Console
Console trim and switchgear cleaned, including the gaps around the buttons where garage dust settles.
Switchgear & Controls
Polished knobs, vents and the area around the controls were cleaned by hand, so the details stay crisp.
Carpet & Fabric Extraction
A light carpet and fabric extraction lifts dust and marks out of the red carpets so they look fresh and properly presented.
Door Sill Plate
Sill plates and the leather bolster beside them take the most wear getting in and out, so they get extra attention.
Embroidered Headrests
Embroidery and piping are cleaned gently so the stitching and the cream leather around it stay in good condition.
Leather Reconditioning
A leather reconditioning treatment nourishes the cream leather and piping. Our Concierge Care plans can keep leather cleaned and protected between bigger details.
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By the end of the day the DB9 GT's black paint had more depth and gloss, and the metallic fleck was showing in the sun again. The single-stage polish refined the finish, reducing the appearance of swirl marks and light scratches and bringing the depth back to the black. Inside, the cream leather, red carpet and switchgear were clean and fresh.
To keep the standard high, our Concierge Care maintenance plans bring the same careful clean back on a fortnightly or monthly schedule. For longer-term paint protection, ask us about our Nxtzen Ceramic Coatings.
Aston Martin DB9 GT Detail FAQs
How long does it take to detail an Aston Martin DB9 GT?
This DB9 GT took a full day on site. A comprehensive clean with a polish and a ceramic spray sealant, inside and out, takes most of a day, which gives the polish and the cabin work the time they deserve.
Will a polish remove swirl marks and scratches from black paint?
A single-stage polish reduces swirl marks and light scratches and brings back depth and gloss to black paint. For deeper defects we also offer multi-stage paint correction, which we assess at the inspection.
Can you detail my Aston Martin at my home or garage?
Yes. SQKY is mobile, so we detail on site, at your home or garage. We confirm the service area and access with you when you request an estimate.
Is a ceramic spray sealant the same as a ceramic coating?
A ceramic spray sealant is a lighter layer applied after polishing to add gloss and help repel water and dirt. A ceramic coating, such as our Nxtzen Ceramic Coatings, is a longer-lasting, professionally applied protection that we quote after inspecting the car.
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