What should a full detail include?
A full car detail is a comprehensive, head-to-toe rejuvenation that restores a vehicle to showroom condition. A premium package covers non-mechanical components across the interior and exterior.
On the Sunshine Coast, bonded industrial fallout, tree sap, and salt spray make exterior decontamination and paint protection essential rather than optional. Interior fabrics trap beach sand and sunscreen that standard vacuums cannot extract.
A full detail should include the following interior steps:
- Deep vacuuming and extraction — hot-water steam extraction for carpets, mats, and fabric seats to remove stubborn dirt and stains.
- Surface cleansing — scrubbing and sanitising of the dashboard, centre console, air vents, and door panels.
- Upholstery treatments — leather cleaning and conditioning to prevent fading and cracking, or fabric treatments for cloth interiors.
- Glass and trim — streak-free cleaning of interior windows and mirrors, plus dressing and sealing of plastics.
The exterior portion should include:
- Multi-stage wash and decontamination — pre-rinse, snow foam, hand wash, and clay bar treatment to remove bonded fallout and tree sap.
- Paint enhancement — machine polishing to eliminate swirl marks and light scratches.
- Paint protection — wax, sealant, or ceramic coating to safeguard the paintwork.
- Wheels, tyres, and trim — deep cleaning of wheels and arches to remove brake dust, finished with tyre dressing.
Common extras may also include:
- Engine bay cleaning — degreasing and dressing for roadworthy inspections and buyer confidence.
- Trim restoration — restoring faded exterior plastics and rubber.
- Odour removal — O-zone sanitisation to neutralise smoke, pet, and mould smells.
- Stronger paint protection — ceramic coating upgrade for multi-year durability.
To ensure your vehicle receives a complete, showroom-quality treatment, call Auto Emporium for full car detailing near you.