Which Detail Package
Should You Actually Get?
One test decides it: look at the paint in direct sunlight. If you can see circular swirl marks or the finish looks noticeably duller than it used to, you need correction: which means Premium. Applying protection over swirled paint just locks the swirls in. If the paint reads clean and the interior is the problem, Full Reset is the right call.
Three packages sounds simple until you're actually trying to decide between them. The difference between a $195 Essential Detail and a $695 Premium Detail isn't obvious until you know what each one actually does — and buying more than you need is just as easy as buying less than you need.
Here's a straight breakdown of what each package is for, who should book it, and when it makes sense to step up or step down.
The Three Packages
A thorough interior and exterior clean using professional products. This is your maintenance package — for vehicles that are already reasonably well-maintained and just need a proper reset.
- Full interior vacuum and wipe-down
- Exterior hand wash and dry
- Wheel and tire cleaning
- Door jambs cleaned
- Interior and exterior glass cleaned
- Trim and rubber dressed
Everything in the Essential Detail plus leather treatment, enhanced plastic dressings, and a 4–6 month paint sealant. This is our most commonly booked package because it covers what most vehicles actually need — a thorough clean and real protection going forward.
- Everything in Essential Detail
- Leather cleaning and conditioning
- Paint decontamination (clay bar)
- 6-month paint sealant applied
- Carpet spot treatment
- Plastic trim restoration
The full service — everything in the Full Reset plus machine paint correction to address swirl marks, scratches, and oxidation. This is for vehicles that need a genuine restoration, not just a clean. The paint correction step is what separates this from the packages above it.
- Everything in Full Reset & Protect
- Machine paint correction (swirls, scratches, oxidation)
- Full carpet extraction
- Enhanced paint sealant post-correction
- Headlight restoration if needed
How to Decide
Is the paint dull or showing swirl marks?
Visible swirl marks or dullness may justify the Premium Detail when a test area shows that the paint can be improved safely. Protection is transparent, so correction is chosen from paint condition and your finish goal rather than assumed automatically.
When did you last get a professional detail?
Service history helps, but time alone does not select a package. A maintained vehicle may fit Essential Detail, while heavier contamination, interior buildup, or paint defects may require Full Reset & Protect, Premium Detail, or a condition-based quote.
Is there leather that needs treatment?
Essential Detail includes surface cleaning rather than leather conditioning. Full Reset & Protect or a condition-based quote may be appropriate when compatible leather treatment is requested after material inspection.
Are you selling the vehicle?
Choose cleaning or correction from the vehicle condition, sale timeline, and presentation goal. Detailing may improve presentation but cannot guarantee a buyer, offer, or resale return. Send clear interior and exterior photos for a condition-based recommendation.
Not sure? Text us a photo of your interior and exterior. We'll tell you honestly which package makes sense for your vehicle — and if a custom quote is more appropriate for the condition it's in. We'd rather have this conversation upfront than have you feel like you got the wrong service.
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