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A basic interior/exterior detail runs $150-$300 for a sedan, $200-$400 for an SUV. Paint correction starts at $500-$1,500. Ceramic coating packages range from $800-$2,500+. Mobile detailing typically adds $25-$50.

A full detail 2-3 times per year keeps your car in great shape. Interior cleaning every 3-4 months is ideal. If you have ceramic coating, maintenance washes every 2-4 weeks extend its life.

Paint correction uses machine polishing to remove swirl marks, light scratches, oxidation, and water spots from your clear coat. It restores the paint to a mirror-like finish. Usually done before applying ceramic coating or PPF.

Ceramic coating provides 2-5 years of paint protection, makes washing easier, and maintains a deep glossy finish. Worth it for new cars or freshly corrected paint. Not a substitute for PPF against rock chips.

A car wash is a surface-level clean. Detailing is a thorough, multi-step process that cleans, restores, and protects every surface inside and out. Detailing includes paint decontamination, machine polishing, leather conditioning, and protection products.

Mobile is convenient and great for maintenance details. Shop detailing is better for paint correction, ceramic coating, and PPF — they need controlled lighting and dust-free environments for best results.