Express $30-75 (1hr): wash, vacuum, windows. Standard $125-250 (2-4hr): +wax, clay bar, leather. Premium $250-450 (4-8hr): +polish, steam, extraction. Restoration $500-1,500+ (8-20hr): multi-stage correction. Add-ons $50-200 each.
Understand detailing package options from quick washes to full restorations. Learn what's included in each level and when you need each service.
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Walk into any detail shop and you'll see a menu of packages—Express, Premium, Elite, Signature, Ultimate. What do these actually include, and how do you know which one you need?
Let's demystify detailing packages.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cost: $30-75
Best for: Monthly maintenance, before events
Typically includes:
Does NOT include:
Time: 2-4 hours
Cost: $125-250
Best for: Quarterly maintenance, seasonal prep
Typically includes:
Exterior:
Interior:
Time: 4-8 hours
Cost: $250-450
Best for: Semi-annual deep clean, pre-sale prep
Includes everything in Standard, plus:
Exterior:
Interior:
Time: 8-20+ hours
Cost: $500-1,500+
Best for: Neglected vehicles, show cars, new car prep
Includes everything in Premium, plus:
Exterior:
Interior:
| Feature | Express | Standard | Premium | Restoration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand wash | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interior vacuum | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wax/sealant | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clay bar | ✗ | Light | Full | Full |
| Paint correction | ✗ | ✗ | 1-stage | Multi-stage |
| Steam cleaning | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Leather conditioning | ✗ | ✓ | Deep | + Repair |
| Fabric extraction | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Engine bay | ✗ | ✗ | Optional | ✓ |
| Headliner | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ceramic coating | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Optional |
Most shops offer these additions to any package:
| Add-On | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Engine bay detail | $50-100 | 30-60 min |
| Headlight restoration | $75-150 | 45-90 min |
| Odor elimination | $50-200 | 1-4 hours |
| Ceramic coating | $500-1,500 | 4-24 hours |
| Pet hair removal | $50-100 | 30-60 min |
| Seat extraction | $75-150 | 1-2 hours |
| Wheel ceramic coating | $100-200 | 1-2 hours |
Situation: 2022 SUV, decent condition, detailed monthly
Need: Express Detail ($50)
Upgrade at: Every 4th detail → Standard Detail
Situation: 2019 minivan, kids, pets, driven hard
Need: Standard Detail ($175)
Add: Pet hair removal, fabric extraction
Situation: 2020 sports car, garaged, low miles
Need: Premium Detail twice yearly ($350)
Add: Ceramic maintenance topper
Situation: 2018 sedan, bought from private seller
Need: Restoration Detail ($750)
Add: Headlights, engine bay, odor treatment
Watch out for:
We offer clearly defined packages with transparent pricing:
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Express detail ($30-75) takes 30-60 minutes and covers basic wash, vacuum, and window cleaning. Full detail ($125-250) takes 2-4 hours and adds wax/sealant, clay bar decontamination, leather conditioning, and thorough interior cleaning with all surfaces addressed.
Detail frequency depends on use and storage. Daily drivers need express detail monthly and full detail quarterly. Garaged weekend cars can go 2-3 months between express details with full detail twice yearly. Heavy use vehicles with kids or pets may need monthly full details.
No. Standard and express details don't include paint correction. Premium packages include one-stage polish for light swirls. Multi-stage paint correction for scratches and oxidation requires a restoration-level detail or separate service.
Express detail: $30-75. Standard full detail: $125-250. Premium deep clean with light polish: $250-450. Restoration detail with paint correction: $500-1,500+. Add-ons like engine bay detail or ceramic coating increase costs.
Request an itemized breakdown of what's included, verify time estimates match the work promised, ask about products used, and review before/after photos of their work. Quality shops have liability insurance and offer satisfaction guarantees.
Yes. Blackout Window Tinting provides professional detailing services in Gilroy and the Bay Area with transparent package pricing. We've been detailing vehicles for over 33 years. Call (408) 848-8468 for quotes.
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