A professional detailer will not apply a ceramic coating without correcting the clearcoat first. Depending on the condition of the paintwork he may have to go through as many as 3 polishing stages and all this takes a huge amount of time. If he hasn't seen your car he may tend to err on the side of safety when giving you a quote. Ultimate Finish have detailing studios at Brands Hatch in Kent and also nearer you in Luton. They carry pricing for new car detailing on their website. This can be safely fixed since they can accurately estimate the number of hours they will need to invest in the process given the paintwork of new cars should be relatively undamaged (especially if you instruct your supplying dealer not to do a pre-delivery valet). If you look at their pricing you will understand why you are being quoted £800.
