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Full Detailing · San Mateo, CA

Full
Detail
San Mateo.

Interior and exterior. Every surface. Done right, at your location — no shop, no dropoff, no hassle. Three tiers depending on what your car needs.

We Come to You Owner on Every Job No Travel Fees

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5.0

★★★★★ 46+ verified reviews

What Goes Into It

Paint-Safe Hand Wash

Two-bucket method. No automatic brushes. No swirl marks left behind.

Clay Mitt Decontamination

Pulls embedded road grime and industrial fallout off the paint. Leaves the surface actually smooth.

Iron Fallout Removal

Chemical decon dissolves brake dust bonded to the paint and wheels. Can't be washed off — has to be treated.

Ceramic Coating / Sealant

Applied after decon. Locks in protection for months. Tier determines how long it lasts.

Steam Clean Interior

High-temp steam on dash, console, vents, and panels. No harsh chemicals — just heat and pressure.

Final Walkthrough

Every panel, every surface checked before we're done. Nothing leaves until it's right.

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Where

Your Driveway or Work

Duration

2–4 Hours

Who Does It

Owner, Every Time

Response

Same-Day

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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Years in Business

5.0 Star Rating

Owner-Operated

We Come to You

Same-Day Response

Full Detail Packages

Pick your
package.

Three tiers. Same owner, same attention on every one. Price varies by size and condition.

Tier 1

Refresh

$315

Starting at Varies by size & condition

Full interior and exterior clean. Removes surface contamination, protects the paint, leaves the cabin fresh.

Paint-safe hand wash + clay mitt

6-month paint sealant

Wheels + tires deep cleaned

Full vacuum — seats, carpet, trunk

Steam clean — dash, console, panels

Interior + exterior windows

Stain treatment + air fresh

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Tier 2

Signature

$415

Starting at Varies by size & condition

Everything in Refresh, plus deeper decontamination, leather care, and longer-lasting paint protection.

Everything in Refresh, plus:

9-month paint sealant

Iron fallout decontamination

Leather cleaned + conditioned

Steam on upholstery + high-contact areas

UV protection on interior surfaces

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Tier 3

Executive

$525

Starting at Varies by size & condition

The highest level we offer. Everything in Signature, plus ceramic coating, full extraction, and odor elimination.

Everything in Signature, plus:

12-month ceramic coating

Full carpet + upholstery extraction

Full steam on all interior surfaces

Exterior trim restored

Fabric protectant + odor removal

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Not sure which tier is right? Text us your car and condition — we'll tell you straight.

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What Is a Full Detail

Built to restore.
Built to last.

A full detail isn't a car wash with extra steps. It's a layered process — exterior decontamination, interior deep clean, and long-term protection applied in the right order, every time.

2–4 hrs

Per Vehicle

01

Inspect First

We assess paint condition, interior state, and any problem areas before touching the car. No surprises mid-job.

02

Wash + Decon

Paint-safe hand wash, clay mitt, iron fallout removal. Paint is clean and smooth before anything protective goes on.

03

Interior Reset

Full vacuum, steam clean, all surfaces wiped down. Seats, carpet, dash, door panels, windows — nothing skipped.

04

Protect

Sealant or ceramic applied to paint. UV protection on trim. Results that hold up for months, not days.

Exterior paint, glass, wheels, and trim

Interior fabric, leather, carpet, and all surfaces

Door jambs, vents, seams, tight spots

Interior and exterior windows

Paint sealant or ceramic — depends on tier

Inspection before anything starts

Layered — each step complete before the next

Same process on every vehicle, every time

Owner does the work — not a crew, not a sub

Final check before we're done

Ready for the full reset?

The most complete service we offer.

Inside and out. Done at your location. Same-day response.

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Protect Your Paint

Your Paint Is Under
Attack.

UV, iron fallout, water etching, and brake dust work on your paint every single day. Most people don't treat it until the damage is already done.

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Unprotected

Ceramic Coated

Ceramic coating deflects threats off the surface. Toggle above to see what happens without it.

UV rays

Iron fallout

Water

Brake dust

UV Radiation

UV
Oxidation

UV breaks down clearcoat polymer chains. Paint fades, chalks, and loses gloss — permanently if untreated.

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With Detailing & Ceramic

UV
Blocked.

SiO₂ layer reflects UV before it reaches clearcoat

Paint color stays vivid for 12+ months

Iron decon removes existing oxidation before coating

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Brake Debris

Iron
Fallout

Hot metallic particles from brake rotors embed into clearcoat. They rust from inside, causing orange spotting.

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With Detailing & Ceramic

Iron
Removed.

Chemical iron remover dissolves embedded particles before coating

Ceramic creates a slick surface — new fallout can't bond

Paint surface becomes self-cleaning between washes

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Minerals

Water
Etching

Water evaporates and leaves mineral deposits that chemically etch into clearcoat. The rings bond permanently over time.

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With Detailing & Ceramic

Water
Rolls Off.

~110° contact angle — water beads and rolls off before evaporating

No surface contact, no mineral deposit, no etch ring

Existing water marks removed during decon before coating

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Contamination

Brake
Dust

Abrasive metallic particles settle on paint, creating micro-scratches and embedding in the clearcoat's pores.

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With Detailing & Ceramic

Dust
Can't Bond.

Clay bar decon pulls embedded particles from paint before coating

Ceramic's 9H hardness resists particle adhesion and micro-scratching

Slick surface means particles slide off instead of bonding

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Every day without protection

The damage compounds.

One full detail + ceramic coating stops all four threats. We come to you, same day.

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Our Process

Four steps. No shortcuts.

A full detail is the car reset inside and out. We work through it in order — interior first, then the paint stripped down and protected — so nothing gets missed.

01

Interior deep clean

Full vacuum, steam on the high-contact areas, and every surface hand-wiped. Carpets and upholstery worked over, leather cleaned and conditioned — the inside reset before we touch the outside.

02

Wash & decontaminate

A foam pre-wash lifts loose grit, then a two-bucket hand wash clears the surface. Clay pulls out the bonded grime and an iron remover dissolves baked-in brake fallout, leaving the paint truly clean.

03

Glass, wheels & detail work

Windows done inside and out, wheels and tires cleaned, wheel wells and door jambs handled. The small areas most washes skip — done properly.

04

Protect & finish

A quality sealant goes on the clean paint for gloss and protection, trim and tires get dressed, and a final once-over makes sure every panel and surface is right before we leave.

Featured Work

75+ Vehicles Detailed

Real cars. Real results.

No staged shots. Every photo is from an actual job. Scroll through recent work across the Peninsula.

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Ready for your turn?

Your car deserves the same.

Serving San Mateo · Burlingame · Redwood City · and the full Peninsula

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Client Reviews

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What clients actually say.

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Full Detail · FAQ

The full detail,
explained.

What the service covers and how it's done. Tap any question to expand it.

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Full Detail Answers

What's included in a full detail?

Interior and exterior, top to bottom. A two-bucket hand wash, iron and clay decontamination, wax or sealant on the paint, wheels and tires, and glass inside and out. Inside: full vacuum, steam clean, and a wipe-down of every surface. Nothing gets skipped.

How is this different from a maintenance wash?

A maintenance wash keeps a clean car clean. A full detail resets it — decontamination, deep interior cleaning, and paint protection that a quick wash doesn't touch. Most cars get one full detail, then maintenance washes to hold it.

How long does a full detail take?

Typically 2–4 hours, depending on the size of the vehicle and how dirty it is. Larger SUVs and trucks, or cars that haven't been detailed in a while, take longer. We don't rush it — the time is what gets the result.

What is clay bar and iron decontamination?

Washing removes loose dirt. Decontamination removes what's stuck in the paint — brake dust, rail dust, and bonded grime a wash leaves behind. Clay and an iron remover pull it out so the paint is truly smooth before wax or sealant goes on.

Does a full detail remove scratches and swirls?

A full detail cleans, decontaminates, and protects — it makes paint look its best, but it isn't paint correction. Removing deeper swirls and scratches takes machine polishing, which is a separate service. Tell us what you're seeing and we'll say straight whether correction is worth it.

Will it get out stains, spills, and pet hair?

The interior gets vacuumed, steam cleaned, and hand-wiped, which lifts most spills, grime, and everyday stains. Pet hair and set-in stains get real attention. Some deep stains won't fully disappear — if that's the case, we'll tell you before we start, not after.

Is paint protection included, and how long does it last?

Yes — every full detail finishes with a quality sealant that protects the paint and adds gloss. We don't use wax; a good sealant lasts longer and holds up better. Expect a few months depending on how the car is stored and driven. For protection that lasts years instead of months, ask about ceramic coating.

How often should I get a full detail?

Every 3–4 months keeps most cars in top shape. Drive daily, carry kids or pets, or park outside? Lean toward the shorter end, with maintenance washes in between. We'll recommend a rhythm based on how you actually use the car.

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