Side-by-side comparison
Exterior Detailing vs Full Detail
Real comparison from a working detail shop, not a generic SEO matrix. We do both — here's how each fits.
| Exterior Detailing | Full Detail | |
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| Short version | Exterior-only deep clean. Wash, clay, light polish, sealant or wax. Tires and trim dressed. No interior work. | A full detail is interior plus exterior, done by hand. Vacuum, steam, clay, polish, seal. We bring the water and power. |
| Typical price | $119 – $229 | $189 – $329 |
| Duration | 2-3 hours | 4-6 hours, depending on vehicle size and condition |
| Recovery / lasts | 12 hours before any rain to let the sealant cure | 24 hours before driving in heavy rain to let the sealant flash off |
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| Not the right call when | If your paint has moderate to heavy swirl marks visible under direct sun, exterior detailing will not fix them — you want paint correction. Exterior detailing brightens; paint correction repairs. | Skip this if your paint already has heavy oxidation or deep scratches — you want paint correction first, then a full detail. |
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