Side-by-side comparison
Full Detail vs Interior Detailing
Real comparison from a working detail shop, not a generic SEO matrix. We do both — here's how each fits.
| Full Detail | Interior Detailing | |
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| Short version | A full detail is interior plus exterior, done by hand. Vacuum, steam, clay, polish, seal. We bring the water and power. | Deep clean and condition of the entire interior — carpets, upholstery, leather, plastic, headliner, glass. Stains, odors, pet hair, all of it. |
| Typical price | $189 – $329 | $149 – $279 |
| Duration | 4-6 hours, depending on vehicle size and condition | 3-4 hours |
| Recovery / lasts | 24 hours before driving in heavy rain to let the sealant flash off | 2 hours with windows cracked so any moisture flashes off |
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| Not the right call when | Skip this if your paint already has heavy oxidation or deep scratches — you want paint correction first, then a full detail. | If the only issue is a smell, get an odor removal service instead — interior detailing alone will not fix a permanent smoke or pet odor that has soaked into the carpet padding. |
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