One of the most common questions before booking: how long will this take? Here are realistic time estimates from a professional who details vehicles daily.
Exterior Detail Only
Time: 1.5 — 2.5 hours
Includes hand wash, clay bar, polish, wax, tire dressing, window cleaning. Larger vehicles (trucks, full-size SUVs) take toward the longer end.
Interior Detail Only
Time: 2 — 3 hours
Includes full vacuum, steam cleaning, carpet shampoo, leather conditioning, dashboard treatment, window cleaning. Heavily soiled vehicles or those with pet hair take longer.
Full Interior + Exterior Detail
Time: 3 — 5 hours
The most thorough single-visit service. Time varies significantly by vehicle size and condition. A clean daily driver takes 3 hours. A neglected SUV may take 5+.
Ceramic Coating
Time: Full day (6-10 hours)
Proper ceramic coating requires decontamination, clay bar, paint correction (if needed), coating application, and initial cure time. This is a full-day job. We typically start early morning and finish by late afternoon.
What Makes It Take Longer
- Pet hair (adds 30-60 minutes to interior)
- Heavy staining or neglected condition
- Larger vehicles
- Paint correction needed before coating
We’ll give you an accurate time estimate when you book. (816) 863-3064
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