Express, Essence, or Signature:
which detail is right for my car?
Written by James Bybee, owner of Doc Auto Spa2 min read
Summary
For a sedan, Express is $150. It covers an exterior wash, a spray sealant, and an interior vacuum and wipe down. Essence is everything in Express, plus a clay bar and deeper interior cleaning. Signature is everything in Essence, plus steam cleaning and water extraction for the upholstery and carpeting.
What does each package include, and what does it cost?
Each package builds on the one before it, and the price depends on the size of your car.
| Package | Sedan | Midsize | Large | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express | $150 | $175 | $200 | Exterior wash, wheels and tires cleaned, tires dressed, spray sealant, windows cleaned, interior blow out, vacuuming and wipe down |
| Essence | $200 | $230 | $260 | Everything in Express, plus a clay bar treatment, deeper vacuuming, scrubbed upholstery and floor mats, light stain removal, and interior panels cleaned and conditioned |
| Signature | $300 | $350 | $400 | Everything in Essence, plus steam cleaning and water extraction for upholstery and carpeting |
Express
- Sedan
- $150
- Midsize
- $175
- Large
- $200
What's included: Exterior wash, wheels and tires cleaned, tires dressed, spray sealant, windows cleaned, interior blow out, vacuuming and wipe down
Essence
- Sedan
- $200
- Midsize
- $230
- Large
- $260
What's included: Everything in Express, plus a clay bar treatment, deeper vacuuming, scrubbed upholstery and floor mats, light stain removal, and interior panels cleaned and conditioned
Signature
- Sedan
- $300
- Midsize
- $350
- Large
- $400
What's included: Everything in Essence, plus steam cleaning and water extraction for upholstery and carpeting
How long does the spray sealant last?
With Express, the spray sealant lasts about 4 weeks. With Essence and Signature, it lasts about 3 to 4 months.
How long does a Signature Detail take?
On a typical sedan, a Signature Detail takes about 3 to 4 hours.
What else can you do?
I also do engine bay cleaning, headlight restoration, exhaust tip polishing, and odor removal.
Do I need to give you water or power?
No, I bring my own water, power, and equipment to every job.
Do you offer a maintenance wash?
I offer maintenance washes case by case, after I have seen the car and talked with you about it. There is no set plan or published price.
Do you remove pet hair?
Yes, pet hair removal is part of my detailing work. It is not a separate service.
