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How Often Should You Have Your Vehicle Professionally Detailed?


Keeping your vehicle in pristine condition is about more than just appearances—it's about maintaining its value and extending its lifespan. One of the best ways to ensure your car, truck, or SUV stays in top shape is through regular professional detailing.

But how often should you have your vehicle professionally detailed? Here are a few things to consider.


How Often Should You Have Your Vehicle Professionally Detailed?

In general, it is recommended that you get your vehicle professionally detailed two or three times a year—or every four to six months. However, there are different elements that could impact this timeline.

 

Usage

How often and how intensely you use your vehicle plays a significant role in determining how frequently you should have it detailed. If you use your car daily, especially for long commutes, your vehicle is exposed to more dirt, debris, and general wear and tear—both inside and out.

This frequent use can lead to the buildup of grime and pollutants, making more frequent detailing necessary. On the other hand, if you only drive your car occasionally or keep it mostly garaged, you might be able to extend the time between detailing sessions—especially if it has paint protection like ceramic coating.

 

Weather

Likewise, the weather or climate in your area can have an impact on when you need your vehicle professionally detailed.

In regions with harsh winters, where salt and other chemicals are used on the roads, you might need to detail your car more frequently to prevent corrosion and rust—especially if you haven’t invested in rust protection.

Similarly, if you live in an area with a lot of sun and heat, your car’s paint and interior may be more prone to fading and cracking, making regular detailing essential to protect your investment.

This is especially true if you don’t park your vehicle in a garage. Without that added cover, your car is facing the elements 24/7. This means that even if you live in a more moderate climate, your vehicle is likely to be impacted by environmental elements such as UV rays, bird droppings, and more and might need more regular detailing. Again, a paint protectant like a ceramic coating can help limit these impacts.

 

Occasion

Special occasions can also warrant a professional detailing session. For example, if you are planning to sell your car in the near future, a professional detailing may help increase your resale value.

Or, if you are going on a road trip, detailing your car beforehand can help protect it from potential contaminants and make it clean and comfortable for the drive. Detailing afterward can ensure your vehicle still looks pristine regardless of spills, crumbs, and grime you collected along the way.


Regular detailing not only keeps your car looking great but also helps maintain its value and prolong its life, making it a worthwhile investment. While the general rule of thumb is to have your vehicle professionally detailed every four to six months, different factors can influence this timeline. It all comes down to knowing your vehicle and what works best for you.

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You’ll drive away happy knowing you’re also valued and a huge part of supporting and celebrating others.

If you’re ready to restore, protect, or style your car—book an auto detailing service in Indiana. Our professionally trained staff (and satisfaction guarantee) promise that you’ll be impressed with our attention to detail and blown away with the final results.

* There will be an additional charge of $50 for Iron Decontamination. If your vehicle has tar, overspray, or road paint on it, we will provide a custom quote for removal.

* Headliners are extremely delicate. Excessive cleaning and wetting of the headliner can cause it to fail, so excessive soiling may not be able to be removed.

* Removing stains is an intricate service, and while we always try to do everything possible to remove stains, we cannot guarantee full stain removal. In the event a stain cannot be fully removed, we will try to attenuate it as much as possible.

Pricing

Ceramic Wash, Clay, and Seal

* These prices are based on a vehicle in average condition. For a more accurate quote, pictures or a detailer’s estimate may be needed to see if your vehicle qualifies for this price.

Pricing

Full Detail

* These prices are based on a vehicle in average condition. For a more accurate quote, pictures or a detailer’s estimate may be needed to see if your vehicle qualifies for this price.

Pricing

Interior Detail

* These prices are based on a vehicle in average condition. For a more accurate quote, pictures or a detailer’s estimate may be needed to see if your vehicle qualifies for this price.

*The paint polish is not intended to remove any deep paint defects. It is only intended to enhance gloss and deep clean the paint in preparation for the coating application. Additional paint correction services can be quoted at an additional charge.

Because we value you and your vehicle as much as you do, we recommend following a maintenance protocol after the initial curing time of your ceramic coatings application.

This maintenance plan will keep your warranty intact and allow you to enjoy a smooth, glass-like finish for years to come.

A professional hand wash—with a specialized ceramic coatings approved cleaning agent—is recommended every week to every other week. As a ceramic coatings VIP, you'll receive a $20 discount on all hand washes.

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Why is ceramic coating the most elite paint protection product on the market?

Premier ceramic coating offers nano-ceramic compounds that provide the maximum level of slickness, protection, and durability.

A normal clear coat has hardness between 2H and 4H. However, ceramic coatings have a hardness above 9H. This shield is the hardest paint coating on the market today and prevents minor scratches to your clearcoat and acts as a sacrificial layer.

Think of ceramic coatings as an additional clear coat layer, only a lot harder. All of this allows for more peace of mind and a fuller enjoyment of your vehicle, even in harsh environments.

Surface Scratches

UV Protection

Glass-Finish

No-Bond Surface

Self-Cleaning

Permanent Protection

* We protect all plastics, vinyl, leather, Alcantara, carpet, and upholstery to help repel dirt, dust, and stains. We do not coat interior glass as it will cause fogging issues.

* A new tint can be applied to driver and passenger windows to match other factory-tinted windows on SUVs and trucks.