A spring preparation begins by removing salt, road film and grime from paint, wheels, arches and accessible underbody areas.

Once clean, the vehicle can be assessed accurately. Some finishes need only decontamination; others benefit from measured polishing where wash marks or oxidation affect clarity.

Protection is an optional final stage selected from the use and maintenance routine. It should preserve a sound finish, not conceal unresolved damage.

AVP agrees the relevant stages before work begins and checks the vehicle again before handover.