There’s a trend happening right now within the automotive industry that more and more car owners are embracing.
Customers are coming into vehicle modification workshops asking for much more than just a clean.
They’re telling workshops that they want BOTH detailing AND customisation completed. And they want it completed as part of one transformation journey.
Cars getting detailed before customers have customisation work done isn’t a new concept. What’s trending though is customers not going to multiple places for these separate jobs, they’re going to one workshop to do it all.
Let’s dive into why…
The vehicle modification market was valued at USD 58.84 billion in 2024. It’s predicted to grow further to USD 90.5 billion by 2033.
With car detailing also having an industry worth of over $41 billion globally… these two industries are colliding.
Customers are wise to this and aren’t having their cars detailed at one workshop and then taking them somewhere else for a brand-new custom paint job.
In this article you’re going to learn:
- Why You Should Detail Your Car Before Customisation
- Why You Should Get Detailing & Customisation Completed Together
- How Detailing AND Customisation Work Protects Your Vehicle
- Things To Consider When Choosing A Workshop
Why You Should Detail Your Car Before Customisation
If you had told a friend that painting your kitchen walls but never finishing the inside would be a good idea… they’d probably think you were crazy.
Detailing your car before customization is the same.
It’s important.
Paint correction, ceramic coating, waxing… these are the things that take your vehicle from just ‘looking good’ to ‘fit for a king’.
When customers take both these services and use a vehicle modification workshop that offers services to customise your vehicle they’re allowing their cars to reach their maximum potential.
Here’s why adding detailing BEFORE customisation work is done is so popular:
- Customisation including car wraps, body kits and spoilers look better when applied over paintwork that has been corrected and protected.
- Customers save time by not having to visit multiple locations for different services.
- One team working on the entire project reduces the risk of miscommunication.
When these services are completed separately, you run the risk of ruining the new custom work.
Fresh car wraps trap contaminants if the paintwork isn’t properly prepared beforehand. A brand-new set of alloys will oxidise and lose their shine if they’re not coated after installation.
By having both detailing and customisation services completed together at a vehicle modification workshop, you eliminate all of these issues.
Why You Should Get Detailing & Customisation Completed Together
Alright, let’s say you’ve found a workshop that is willing to detail your car and add that custom body kit you’ve been dreaming about.
Why shouldn’t you just take your car to a local garage and get it done there?
Here’s the thing…
Not all garages have the equipment to detail cars. Some don’t even have a paint booth for installations like custom wraps.
By going to a workshop that specialises in vehicle modifications, you can be assured your car is in good hands.
Here’s what customers can expect from a professional vehicle modification workshop:
- Experts in their fields. Garage employees that understand how proper detailing prep work can affect the quality of customisation work.
- Professional materials. Fact. Garages don’t stock the same materials workshops use. Spending extra on professional products means they’ll last longer.
- Tailor made package to meet your goals & budget. Customisation workshops understand that no two customers are the same.
But here’s the kicker…
The detailing process before custom modification work starts is JUST AS important as the customisation itself.
Neglecting to have your car properly detailed before adding customisation is one of the biggest mistakes you can make.
When you use a workshop that can do both they make sure every stage of the process compliments the next.
That’s why their finished results always look and feel better.
How Detailing AND Customisation Work Protects Your Vehicle
Now that the benefits of detailing your car before adding customisation and why you should do BOTH services together at a vehicle modification workshop have been covered…
Let’s talk about one of the best reasons to do it.
Detailing your vehicle and adding customisation work protects your investment.
Did you know that cleaning and detailing your car can increase its resale value by 10-20%? That’s right. When you sell your vehicle, a well detailed car could fetch you thousands more than it would if it wasn’t.
Think about how much more your car could be worth with professional detailing AND custom modification work installed.
Here are a few examples of how the two services work together to protect your vehicle:
- Paint correction removes contaminants from the paintwork before protective coatings are applied. Not only will this make the coatings bond better, it will last much longer.
- Ceramic coatings act as an additional layer of protection for custom paint jobs.
- Custom seats will compliment deep interior detailing and make your car’s cabin feel brand new.
Not only will your car look better, it’s going to last longer.
Think about how much time and money you’ll save by having both services done instead of just taking your car to the local car wash.
All of these benefits not only make your car stand out when you’re driving it, but also when you decide to sell up and move on to your next vehicle.
Things To Consider When Choosing A Workshop
Now that it’s clear why you should detail your car before customization… and why you should have both services completed by a vehicle modification workshop…
Let’s take a look at what you should consider when choosing that workshop.
Ask these questions:
- Do they offer both vehicle detailing and customisation services?
- Ask to see examples of their previous work
- What do reviews say about their services?
- Do they offer a free consultation?
At Beck Evans, customers can expect:
- A wide variety of services to detail and customise your vehicle.
- A dedicated gallery filled with pictures of previous work.
- Nothing less than 5-star reviews from customers.
- A free zero-commitment consultation to discuss your vehicle’s needs.
At BE Auto Evolution the goal is for you to be 100% sure it’s the right fit before you commit to anything.
This leads to a better result and a long-lasting customer relationship.
When you choose the right vehicle modification workshop to detail and customise your car, you can rest easy knowing it’s in capable hands.
Instead of rushing into a decision and having to deal with mediocre work… take your time.
The right workshop will look at your vehicle’s current condition, advise on how you can prep your vehicle before adding customisation and map out which custom work will go best with your needs.
Wrapping It All Up
Detailing your car has never been more important than when you’re about to have customisation work completed.
Having both services done separately at different workshops is old news.
Car owners want the full package done under one roof. And why wouldn’t you?
- Detailing preps your vehicle to allow customisation work to stand out.
- Customisation makes your car unique and allows it to go faster.
- Increases the value of your vehicle.
- Done together by a professional workshop you’ll save money in the long run.
If you want your car to look AS GOOD as it drives, then book in your free consultation today and let’s talk about how Beck Evans can make your dream car a reality.