About us
We built this around cars that are already looked after.
Run by Harvey, Ascnd Detailing operates across Cheltenham and the surrounding areas, working on driveways, in car parks, and outside offices or wherever your car actually is. All we require is access to water and power. We deal mostly with car owners who want to maintaint their cars properly and want a detailer that matches that standard. Rather than a quick once-over.
Every job runs to the same process regardless of vehicle size: proper processes including Pre-Washing before any contact. safe, scratch-free contact wash. Correct product dwell times instead of rushed steps. Protector Wax for Paint protection & Longevity with the same attention to door shuts and interior detail as the paintwork itself.
This started from a genuine obsession with cars, not a gap we spotted in the market. The benchmark we hold every job to is the one we'd want applied to our own.
Equipment
What travels with us on every job.
- Pressure washer and snow foam lance for a decontamination-first wash
- Dual-action machine polisher for correction and enhancement work
- Steam cleaning equipment for interior high-touch areas and upholstery
- Wet/dry vacuum and full valeting kit — mitts, brushes, microfibres
- We work from your outdoor tap and socket — no generator or water tank to park around
Products
Koch Chemie, not a trade-value alternative.
We buy Koch Chemie's professional range rather than a cheaper supermarket or trade equivalent. It costs more per bottle but that's deliberate, not an accident. It's formulated to be safer on paint, more effective per pass, and consistent from job to job. A few of what's actually in the kit:
Green StarGS
High-pH pre-wash that lifts traffic film and grime before the car is touched — the first step in a decontamination-first wash, not an afterthought.
Gentle Snow FoamGSF
The contact-safe foam used for the hand wash itself, cushioning dirt off the paint rather than dragging it across the surface.
Protector WaxPW
A finishing wax applied after the wash for protection and the deep, wet-look gloss you see in the after photos.
Pol StarPO
Dedicated interior cleaner formulated for leather, Alcantara, and fabric — one product per surface, not a single all-purpose spray.
Leather StarLS
Conditions and protects leather after cleaning, keeping it supple rather than left to dry out and crack.
EulexEU
Removes tar, tree sap, and adhesive residue without resorting to abrasive scrubbing that can mark the paint.
Glass Cleaner
A streak-free glass cleaner — no smearing under sun or headlights, inside or out.
Fresh UpFU
Neutralises odours at the source rather than masking them with a scent spray.