Auto detailing
Three detail packages for cars, trucks and SUVs, priced by vehicle size and done by appointment in our shop on Metro Drive. Each one includes the exterior and the interior.
Reviewed by Nick Parker, owner, IGL certified installer · Last reviewed
Packages
Starting prices by vehicle size. We confirm the final price before we start.
Starting at
$199.99
A complete interior and exterior detail.
| Coupe | $199.99 |
|---|---|
| Sedan | $225 |
| Small SUV / Truck | $250 |
| Large Truck | $300 |
| 7-Seat SUV | $350 |
Starting at
$299.99
Everything in Essentials, plus deeper paint cleaning and protection.
| Coupe | $299.99 |
|---|---|
| Sedan | $325 |
| Small SUV / Truck | $350 |
| Large Truck | $400 |
| 7-Seat SUV | $450 |
Starting at
$399
Everything in Paint Decontamination, plus machine polishing.
| Coupe | $399 |
|---|---|
| Sedan | $425 |
| Small SUV / Truck | $475 |
| Large Truck | $550 |
| 7-Seat SUV | $599 |
Deeper scratches, swirls, etching and water spots need a paint correction.
Book Paint EnhancementPricing assumes a lightly soiled interior. Excessive pet hair, upholstery stains, sticky spills, and heavily soiled interiors require additional chemicals, tools, and labor and will incur additional charges.
Choosing
A starting point, not a rule. If you are not sure, call or text and describe the vehicle; we will tell you which package makes sense.
A complete interior and exterior detail: wheel and tire detail, contact hand wash, hydrophobic spray sealant and a full interior clean.
Iron and fallout chemical decontamination and a clay bar lift the bonded grime a wash leaves behind, and a 6-month ceramic sealant protects the paint.
A coating locks in whatever is on the paint. Paint Decontamination is the minimum before we coat, and the paint also needs an enhancement or a correction.
Everything in Paint Decontamination, plus a professional machine polish that restores gloss, clarity and depth.
Carpet & Upholstery Extraction, Leather Cleaning & Conditioning, Ozone Odor Treatment and pet hair removal are added to a package.
Monthly maintenance for returning customers who have had a detailing service, PPF or ceramic coating from us.
Our process
The order matters as much as the products. Dirty jobs come first, paint is touched as little and as gently as possible, and protection goes on last.
We look the vehicle over with you, note its size and condition, and confirm the price before we start. Excessive pet hair, stains, sticky spills and heavily soiled interiors cost more, and we tell you up front.
Detailed first, so brake dust and road grime are not splashed back onto clean paint.
A pre-soak treatment loosens dirt before anything touches the paint, then a contact hand wash. No brushes, no tunnel.
Iron and fallout chemical decontamination, then a clay bar for the bonded grit you can feel but not see.
Paint Enhancement gets a professional machine polish. Essentials finishes with a hydrophobic spray sealant, the higher packages with a 6-month ceramic sealant, and every package gets tire shine.
Full vacuum and cleaning, interior surfaces, door panels, dash, console, trim and interior glass. We walk around the vehicle with you at pickup.
There is no waiting area, so plan a ride for drop-off and pickup. Evening drop-off can be arranged by phone, and a deposit confirms your appointment.
Compared
All three include the same interior clean. The difference is how far the paint work goes.
| What you get | Essentials | Paint Decontamination | Paint Enhancement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time in the shop | About 4 hours | About 6 hours | About 8 hours |
| Full interior vacuum and cleaning | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wheel and tire detail, tire shine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-soak and contact hand wash | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hydrophobic spray sealant | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Iron and fallout chemical decontamination | No | Yes | Yes |
| Clay bar mechanical decontamination | No | Yes | Yes |
| 6-month ceramic sealant | No | Yes | Yes |
| Professional machine polish | No | No | Yes |
| Ready for a ceramic coating | No | Yes, after polish or correction | Yes |
Deeper scratches and swirls need a paint correction, not a higher detail package.
Upgrades
Additional charges may vary based on vehicle size, condition, and severity.
Returning customers
A little maintenance goes a long way.
Exclusive to returning customers who have previously received a detailing service, paint protection film (PPF), or ceramic coating from The Auto Show.
Monthly maintenance starts at $99.99. Ask about the program or call (864) 202-6934.
Plain terms
A car wash, even a good one, takes off the loose dirt on top. Brush and tunnel washes do it fast, and the brushes drag grit across the paint, a common cause of fine swirl marks. The inside gets a quick vacuum at best.
A detail is slower and more thorough. Wheels and tires are detailed on their own. The paint gets a pre-soak and a contact hand wash, then, from Paint Decontamination up, chemical and clay decontamination for the contamination a wash cannot reach. A sealant goes on to protect it. Inside, every surface is cleaned, not just the floor. That is why a detail takes hours, not minutes, and why the vehicle stays clean longer afterwards.
Upstate conditions
Afterwards
Hand wash with a pH-neutral shampoo and clean mitts, and dry with clean microfiber. Brush car washes undo a detail fastest.
Rinse pollen, bird droppings and bugs off with water soon after they land. Wiping them dry drags grit across the paint.
The ceramic sealant in Paint Decontamination lasts about six months. Book your next detail around then, or ask about a ceramic coating for protection rated in years.
Detailing review
If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. After my car flooded during a storm and was left with standing water inside, I honestly thought it might be ruined. The team at The Auto Show completely saved my vehicle. They went above and beyond by extracting all the water, removing the seats and carpet, drying everything properly, and reinstalling it all like new. They even made sure every electronic component was working perfectly before giving it back to me.
It’s been a little over a year since all of this happened, and my car is still running great with zero issues. That says everything about the quality of their work. These guys truly care about what they do and treat customers right. They were a blessing during a stressful situation, and I can’t recommend The Auto Show enough.
Who does the work
Owner, over a decade of hands-on experience
The Auto Show is owned and run by Nick Parker, who has more than ten years of hands-on experience in detailing, paint correction and vehicle protection. Every job is by appointment, and the price is confirmed with you before work starts.
From the shop
Close-ups from vehicles that have been through the shop on Metro Drive.
Essentials is a complete interior and exterior detail for a lightly soiled vehicle. Paint Decontamination adds iron, fallout and clay decontamination, which removes the bonded grit that a wash leaves behind, plus a 6-month ceramic sealant. Paint Enhancement adds a machine polish for gloss.
If the interior needs more, add Carpet & Upholstery Extraction, Leather Cleaning & Conditioning or Ozone Odor Treatment.
Starting prices are set by vehicle size and assume a lightly soiled interior. Excessive pet hair, upholstery stains, sticky spills and heavily soiled interiors need additional chemicals, tools and labor, and incur additional charges. We confirm the price before we start.
Paint Enhancement’s machine polish helps reduce the appearance of light wash marring and minor imperfections. Removing deeper scratches, swirls, etching and water spots needs a paint correction.
Only spot cleaning. Headliners cannot be deep cleaned safely, because the adhesive can let go and the fabric can sag.
Yes. A vehicle needs at least a Paint Decontamination detail, so the paint is fully decontaminated, before it can be ceramic coated.
There is no waiting area, and a detail takes 4 to 8 hours, so plan a ride for drop-off and pickup. If you can only drop off in the evening, call us to arrange it.
Every detail is by appointment. Request a booking with your name and phone number, or call or text (864) 202-6934. We confirm the time and price, and a deposit secures the appointment.
Send your name and number and we will call or text to set a time, or call if you are not sure which package you need.