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Car Detailing Checklist: What Is Included in a Full Detail

Quick Answer

A full car detail includes an exterior hand wash, wax, wheel and tire treatment, full interior vacuum, carpet shampoo, leather conditioning, dashboard and console cleaning, window cleaning, and door jamb cleaning. Thorough Auto Detailing covers all of this in their full detail package.

Not all detailers include the same steps. Here is the complete checklist of what a thorough full detail should cover, so you can verify your detailer is doing the job properly.

Exterior Checklist

- Pre-rinse to loosen surface dirt

- Two-bucket hand wash with pH-neutral car soap

- Wheel cleaning with dedicated wheel cleaner and brush

- Tire cleaning and dressing

- Door jamb cleaning

- Hand dry with clean microfiber towels

- Clay bar treatment to remove bonded contaminants (on premium services)

- Paint sealant or wax application

- Window and glass cleaning

- Trim dressing for exterior plastic

Interior Checklist

- Full vacuum of seats, floor, trunk, and all pockets

- Carpet and floor mat shampooing

- Upholstery shampooing (fabric seats)

- Leather conditioning (leather seats)

- Dashboard cleaning and conditioning

- Center console cleaning

- Door panel wipe-down

- Cup holder cleaning

- Vent cleaning

- Window cleaning from the inside

- Door seal wipe-down

Engine Bay (If Requested)

- Degreaser application

- Low-pressure rinse

- Plastic and rubber dressing

- Final inspection

What Thorough Auto Detailing Includes

Abdul Haseeb follows this full checklist on every complete detail across Fall River, Taunton, New Bedford, Westport, Somerset, and throughout Bristol County. The $200 all-inclusive package covers every step above.

To book your detail, call or text (508) 567-2268.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in a full car detail in Bristol County?

A full detail includes an exterior hand wash and wax, wheel and tire care, full interior vacuum, carpet and upholstery shampoo, leather conditioning, and all interior surface cleaning.

Does a full detail include the engine bay?

It depends on the package. At Thorough Auto Detailing, engine bay cleaning is included in the all-inclusive $200 package and available as an add-on to other services.

Is leather conditioning included in a full detail?

Yes. A proper full detail includes leather conditioning to protect and restore leather seats.

How do I know if a detailer is doing a thorough job?

A thorough detailer will clean door jambs, vents, cup holders, and door seals, not just the obvious surfaces. Ask for a checklist before booking.

Does a full detail include windows?

Yes. Interior and exterior window cleaning is part of a complete detail at Thorough Auto Detailing.

Abdul Haseeb

Abdul Haseeb

Founder, Thorough Auto Detailing

5+ years of professional detailing experience, 500+ cars detailed across Fall River and Bristol County, MA.

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