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What's Included in a Full Car Detail?

A complete checklist of what a professional full car detail covers inside and out — so you know what you're paying for.

The short answer

A full car detail includes a hand wash, decontamination, clay bar, sealant, wheels and glass outside, plus a full vacuum, shampoo or leather care, steam cleaning and UV protectant inside. It typically takes 3–5 hours.
What's Included in a Full Car Detail?

Exterior steps

A proper full detail begins with a foam pre-wash to loosen grit, then a two-bucket hand wash to avoid swirl marks.

  • Wheels, tires and wheel wells
  • Iron and tar removal
  • Clay bar decontamination
  • Sealant or wax
  • Glass and trim

Interior steps

Inside, every surface is cleaned — not just the obvious ones.

  • Full vacuum including trunk and under seats
  • Carpet and seat shampoo or leather care
  • Steam cleaning of vents and crevices
  • Dash and door panel UV protectant
  • Interior glass and screens

How it differs from a car wash

A car wash removes surface dirt in minutes. A full detail restores and protects, taking several hours of hands-on work.

Common add-ons

Popular upgrades include headlight restoration, engine bay cleaning, odor removal, pet hair removal and ceramic coating.

Choosing a detailer

Ask for a written checklist, look at recent reviews, and confirm the business is insured. We provide all three.

Let the pros handle it

Full Car Detailing of Houston offers these services at your home or office across Houston:

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