Let There Be Shine: Upgrading Charlie’s Detailing with Hex Lighting

A little upgrade with a big impact

When a local business asks for a hand, I’m always happy to step in—especially when it’s someone as dedicated as Charlie over at Charlie’s Detailing in Ventnor. They’ve just hit their first birthday this November, which is great to see, and the workshop is going from strength to strength.



Recently, they got in touch for a lighting upgrade in their detailing bay at Unit 5 on Ventnor Industrial Estate. The job? Install a new hex lighting system designed specifically for detailing work. It might sound small, but in this line of work, lighting makes all the difference.

Why lighting matters so much in a detailing workshop

Detailing relies on precision. If the light isn’t right, even the most experienced detailer can miss swirl marks, scratches or tiny imperfections that only show up under bright, even illumination.

Hex lighting is perfect for this sort of environment because it gives off a clean, consistent, shadow-free spread. It allows detailers to check every contour and curve properly—whether they’re machine polishing, correcting paint, applying ceramic coatings or inspecting the final finish.

Better lighting = better results. Simple as that.

Behind the scenes: Installing the hex lighting system

The job itself was a tidy one.

After planning out the placement, we mounted the hex frames so they’d give Charlie the best light coverage across the working area. The ceiling height and layout of the bay worked in our favour, so the installation went smoothly.

Once the frames were secure, we wired everything through our standard containment and control measures.

The result? A crisp, bright grid of hex lights that not only improves the detailing workflow but looks pretty sharp too. Presentation matters, especially when customers walk into a workspace—they should feel they’re handing their vehicle over to professionals.

Charlie was pleased, and so was I. It’s always satisfying standing back and seeing the glow from a fresh installation!

A quick shout-out to Charlie’s Detailing

If you haven’t come across them yet, here’s what they offer:

💎 All aspects of valeting & detailing
🚘 Mobile or workshop service available
🚤 Cars, commercial vehicles, boats, motorhomes—anything that needs a shine

📞 07842 324866
📩 office@charliesdetailing.co.uk
📍 Unit 5, Ventnor Industrial Estate, PO38 1DX

With their new lighting setup now in place, they’re ready to tackle year two with even more precision and polish.

What Charlie had to say

“Keith and the team did a brilliant job. The new hex lights make a massive difference in the workshop, and the quality of the installation is spot on. Exactly what we needed.”

Thinking about an upgrade for your own space?

Whether you need better lighting, fresh wiring, a full workshop refit or a complete property renovation, we’re here to help. At Jeelek, we handle everything from electrical installations to full project management across domestic, commercial and industrial settings.

If you’ve got an idea in mind—or even if you just want some advice—feel free to get in touch.

We’re always happy to support other Isle of Wight businesses and homeowners, no matter the size of the job!