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Express Services · San Mateo, CA

Quick.
Clean.
Sharp.

Fast, focused services between full details. Same standards, less time. Hand wash, vacuum, wipe-down — done at your location in about an hour.

~90 Min Turnaround We Come to You No Travel Fees
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What's Included
Hand Wash
Paint-safe two-bucket method. No automatic brushes, no swirl marks.
Interior Vacuum
Seats, floor, trunk. Quick but thorough — not just the middle.
Surface Wipe-Down
Dash, console, door panels. High-touch areas cleaned and dressed.
Wheels + Tire Shine
Quick wheel rinse and tire dressed. Looks sharp on the way out.
Windows + Air Fresh
Interior glass streak-free. Light air fresh to finish.
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Duration
~60 Minutes
Where
Your Driveway or Work
Who Does It
Owner, Every Time
Travel Fees
None
By the Numbers

Proven Results.
Real Standards.

Three years of consistent, quality-focused work across San Mateo & the Peninsula — built one detail at a time.

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Express Packages
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package.
Two tiers. Same owner, same care on both. ~60 minutes at your location.
Clean and Shine
Tier 1
Clean & Shine
$150
Starting at Varies by size & condition
Full wash inside and out with wax protection. Good for regular upkeep between full details.
Paint-safe hand wash
Wax applied — lasts 4–6 weeks
Wheels + tires cleaned, tire shine
Full vacuum — seats, carpet, trunk
All surfaces wiped down
Door jambs cleaned
Interior windows + air fresh
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Express Standards
Quick.
Not careless.
A 90-minute wash and a 90-minute detail aren't the same thing. Same hand-wash process, same paint-safe products, same person doing the work — just scoped down, not dumbed down.
~90 min
Per Vehicle
What Express actually means
Same process. Scoped for time — not for quality.
Express isn't a lighter version of how we work. It's the same hand-wash technique, the same paint-safe products, the same person on every car — just without the deep interior reset or paint decon. The standard doesn't change. Only the scope does.
Hand Washed
Two-bucket hand wash with paint-safe soap. No spinning brushes dragging grit across your clearcoat.
Interior Included
Full vacuum, wipe-down, and streak-free windows. A quick wash gets the outside wet — this gets the inside done too.
Same Technician
One person, every visit — not a rotating crew working through a queue. Same eye for detail, every time.
Done At Your Spot
We come to your driveway or office. No drive-thru line, no waiting around for your car to come out.
Paint-safe hand wash, full dry
Interior vacuum — seats, carpet, trunk
All interior surfaces wiped down
Wheels cleaned + tire shine
Interior and exterior windows, streak-free
Not a deep clean — no steam or extraction (that's an Interior Detail)
Not paint correction or decontamination (that's an Exterior Detail)
Best for cars already in good shape — refresh, not reset
~90 minutes, same technician, every time
Quick turnaround. No compromise.
~90 minutes. Same standards.
Done at your location. Book the express wash.
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Our Process
Four steps. No shortcuts.
Inside and out in about 90 minutes — scoped for time, not for quality. Same hand-wash technique and paint-safe products every time. Long-Lasting Shine just goes further on steam and protection.
01
Hand wash
A paint-safe hand wash clears the exterior — no spinning brushes dragging grit across the clearcoat. Wheels and tires get cleaned too, same as any detail. The wash technique doesn't change just because it's express.
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Interior clean
Full vacuum through seats, carpet, and trunk, all surfaces wiped down, and door jambs cleaned. A quick wash just gets the outside wet — this gets the inside done too.
03
Steam high-contact areas
On the Long-Lasting Shine package, steam hits the steering wheel, console, and door handles — the spots you touch most. It's the step that turns a solid wash into a proper refresh.
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Protect & finish
Clean & Shine seals the paint with wax that lasts 4–6 weeks. Long-Lasting Shine steps up to ceramic protection that holds up to 3 months. Tires dressed, interior glass streak-free, air-fresh finish either way.
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Express Wash · FAQ
Quick. Not
careless.
Same standards, scoped for time. Tap any question to expand it.
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What is the express wash?
A roughly 90-minute wash, inside and out, done at your location. Two-bucket hand wash, full vacuum, surfaces wiped down, wheels and tires, and streak-free windows. It's regular upkeep between full details — the outside and inside both get done, just without the deep reset or paint decontamination.
Is express lower quality than a full detail?
No. Same hand-wash technique, same paint-safe products, same person doing the work. The standard doesn't drop — the scope does. Express skips the deep interior reset and paint decontamination, not the care. A 90-minute wash and a 90-minute detail aren't the same thing.
How long does it take?
Around 90 minutes per vehicle, give or take with size and condition. It's scoped to hit that window without cutting corners on the actual wash. Quick turnaround, no compromise.
Is the interior included?
Yes — full vacuum on seats, carpet, and trunk, all interior surfaces wiped down, and streak-free interior windows. A quick wash just gets the outside wet. This gets the inside done too. It's not a deep interior clean — for stains, shampooing, and steam, that's the interior detail.
What's the difference between the two tiers?
Clean & Shine ($150 starting) is the full wash inside and out with wax that holds 4–6 weeks — solid regular upkeep. Long-Lasting Shine ($225 starting) adds ceramic protection that lasts up to 3 months, plus steam on high-contact areas like the wheel, console, and door handles. Same wash either way — the tier decides how long the protection holds.
Does it include paint protection?
Yes. Clean & Shine finishes with wax that lasts 4–6 weeks. Long-Lasting Shine steps up to ceramic protection that holds up to 3 months. Both add gloss and a layer against dirt and water — the difference is how long it lasts.
How much does the express wash cost?
Clean & Shine starts at $150, Long-Lasting Shine at $225. Final price varies by vehicle size and condition. No hidden fees — you get an exact number before anything is confirmed.
How often should I book an express wash?
Express is built for regular upkeep — monthly, or every few weeks if you drive daily or park outside. It keeps the car clean and protected between full details. Pair it with a full detail every few months and the car stays sharp year-round.
Quick turnaround, no compromise.
~90 minutes. Same standards.
Same-day response · (650) 402-7305 · San Mateo & the Peninsula
Service Area

Serving the SF Peninsula.

We come to you — no shop visit needed. Mobile detailing across San Mateo County and the surrounding Peninsula.

Where we work
13 cities + surrounding
San Mateo
Burlingame
Redwood City
San Carlos
Belmont
Foster City
Hillsborough
Menlo Park
Atherton
Emerald Hills
Half Moon Bay
Highlands
San Francisco
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No travel fees within the service area
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Open every day.

Seven days a week. Same-day response, every time.

Weekly hours
Taking bookings
Monday9 AM – 7 PM
Tuesday9 AM – 7 PM
Wednesday9 AM – 7 PM
Thursday9 AM – 7 PM
Friday9 AM – 7 PM
Saturday9 AM – 7 PM
Sunday9 AM – 7 PM
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Response timeSame day
Travel feesNone
Need to be homeNo
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Service areaSF Peninsula
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