How Long Does a Car Detail Take? — What to Expect from Premier Detailing LLC

Interior Reset: 2.5 to 3.5 Hours

A sedan in average condition takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. An SUV or vehicle with significant pet hair, heavy soiling, or a complex interior (multiple rows, third row) takes 3 to 4.5 hours. Here is what those hours cover:

• Initial walkthrough and floor mat removal
• Quick vacuum pass
• Air compressor blowout of all crevices, vents, seams
• Full deep vacuum — seats, carpets, trunk
• Carpet Bomber applied to carpets and fabric
• Steam carpet extraction
• Second complete vacuum pass
• Door jambs and door wells wiped and steamed
• All door panels steamed and wiped — rear first, then front
• Full interior steam — trunk, rear, front systematically
• Dash, console, plastics cleaned and dressed
• Interior glass cleaned streak-free

We do not skip steps regardless of how long a vehicle takes.

Full Premier Detail: 4 to 6 Hours

The Full Premier Detail includes everything in the Interior Reset plus the full exterior process. Total time for a sedan in average condition is 4 to 5 hours. A heavily soiled SUV may take 5.5 to 6 hours. The exterior adds:

• Dark Fury iron decontamination — applied to all painted panels and wheels, allowed to dwell 5-10 minutes (turns purple as it reacts with iron), then rinsed
• Clay bar treatment — removes remaining bonded surface contaminants
• P&S Rinseless Wash hand wash — panels washed 2 at a time
• RYOBI pressure washer rinse
• P&S Bead Maker ceramic sealant applied and leveled
• Wheels detailed — face, spokes, wheel wells
• Tires dressed

Engine Bay Add-On: 30–45 Minutes

Engine bay degreasing and steam cleaning. Added to any service for +$75. Schedule this when booking so we can plan the total job time appropriately.

Do I Need to Be Home?

No. You do not need to be home during the detail. We just need access to the vehicle. For exterior work we ask for garden hose access when possible. You can go about your day — we will text you when the vehicle is complete and ready.