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December 29, 2025 · 3 min read

How Long Does a Full Car Detail Take?

Detailing time scales with surface area and condition. Here is what to expect when you block out your day.

  • Interior or Exterior Detail — 2 to 3 hours
  • Complete Detail — 3 to 4 hours
  • Elite Detail — 4 to 6 hours
  • Paint correction — often a full day

What adds time

Pet hair, carpet extraction, three-row seating, heavy exterior contamination and clay decontamination all add meaningful time. We build that into the appointment so nothing gets rushed at the end.

You do not have to wait around

Because we work at your address, the timeline rarely matters to your schedule. Hand over the keys and get on with your day.

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