Inside Out. Top to Bottom.

Comprehensive Car Detailing for Every Inch of Your Vehicle

From shampooed seats and conditioned leather to decontaminated paint and a protective sealant, every full car detail at Premium Auto Detailing covers the complete vehicle with no shortcuts.

The Full Reset

What a Full Car Detail Does That a Quick Clean Never Will

Daily driving leaves a heavy mark on your vehicle. Over time, dust settles on the dash, grime builds up in the cup holders, and your paint slowly loses its shine. A full car detail changes everything. When you open the door after a proper detail, your interior feels fresh and completely renewed. Your seats are spotless, the trim looks rich, and your exterior paint regains its deep, glossy reflection. This transformation goes far beyond basic vanity. We bring your vehicle back to the high standard it deserves. 

 

We never just vacuum the carpets and wipe down the panels. A full detail requires a careful, systematic approach using the right products in the exact right order. Our team meticulously works through your interior from top to bottom, while treating your exterior from deep decontamination through long-lasting protection. If you are putting real miles on your vehicle throughout the year in Wilmington, this comprehensive care makes a striking difference and keeps your car in much better shape between visits. 

 

At Premium Auto Detailing, we strictly follow a quality-first approach on every job. We give every surface our full attention and never rush our work just to get to the next appointment. Whether you need a massive one-time deep clean or want to set up a regular professional maintenance schedule, our full detailing packages deliver exactly what your car needs every time. 

Pricing

Full Car Detailing Packages Available at Premium Auto Detailing

Standard Full Detail

STARTING AT $329

Our Standard Full Detail is a complete interior and exterior service that covers every surface of your vehicle. It is the right choice for regular maintenance, post-trip recovery, or any time your vehicle needs a thorough reset from top to bottom. 

This Package Includes:

  • Exterior Services Included

    • Two-bucket hand wash 
    • Foam cannon wash 
    • Hand wash wheels and tires 
    • Paint decontamination to remove bugs, tar, and road grime 
    • Apply 2-month spray wax 
    • No-sling tire dressing applied 

  • Interior Services Included

    • Vacuum cloth seats 
    • Vacuum floors and trunk area 
    • Wipe leather seats down 
    • Wipe down vinyl or plastic floor mats 
    • Clean console, cup holders, crevices, and vents 
    • Clean dash with UV protectant applied 
    • Clean all interior trim and plastics 
    • Clean and condition door panels and pockets 
    • Clean door jambs 
    • Clean glass inside and out 
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Premium Full Detail

STARTING AT $439

The Premium Full Car Detail adds clay-bar decontamination, seat shampooing, deep leather conditioning, paint sealant, and a hydrophobic windshield treatment to the standard process. It is built for vehicles that need more than a simple maintenance clean.

This Package Includes:

  • Exterior Services Included

    • Two-bucket hand wash 
    • Foam cannon wash 
    • Hand wash wheels and tires 
    • Paint decontamination to remove bugs, tar, and road grime 
    • Clay-bar paint decontamination 
    • Paint sealant applied 
    • No-sling tire dressing applied 

  • Interior Services Included

    • Vacuum cloth seats 
    • Shampoo cloth seats 
    • Vacuum floors and trunk area 
    • Wipe leather seats down 
    • Deep clean and condition leather seats 
    • Wipe down vinyl or plastic floor mats 
    • Clean console, cup holders, crevices, and vents 
    • Clean dash with UV protectant applied 
    • Clean all interior trim and plastics 
    • Clean and condition door panels and pockets 
    • Clean door jambs 
    • Clean glass inside and out 
    • Hydrophobic windshield treatment applied 
FREE QUOTE NOW CALL (910) 612-8596

Add-On Services

Headlight Restoration

Starting At $69 per headlight

Yellowed, hazy headlights reduce visibility and pull down the appearance of the entire front end. The restoration process uses a rotary cut to remove oxidation, followed by a polish to bring back clarity and shine.

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Engine Bay Detail

Starting At $69

A clean engine bay makes maintenance easier and helps identify leaks or wear that gets hidden under grime. The process includes degreaser application, foam soap, agitation brushing to loosen dirt, pressure wash, and blow dry. 

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Right Time, Right Service

Situations Where Full Car Detailing Is Exactly What Your Vehicle Needs

Before Listing Your Vehicle for Sale or Trade-In

A clean, detailed vehicle photographs better, shows better, and commands a stronger price. Buyers notice the interior immediately, and a vehicle that smells and looks maintained signals that the rest of the car was treated the same way. A full car detail before a sale or trade-in is one of the highest-return investments you can make on a vehicle you are about to hand over.

When Interior Odors Have Become Hard to Ignore

Odors from food, pets, gym gear, and daily use settle into fabric, carpet, and door panels over time and do not go away on their own. Air fresheners mask the problem temporarily. A professional full car detail addresses it at the source. The seat shampooing and interior cleaning process reaches the materials where odors actually live, leaving the cabin smelling clean rather than just covered up.

After a Long Road Trip or Vacation

Cross-state drives, beach trips, and extended travel leave a mark on every surface of the vehicle. Bugs on the front end, sand in the carpet, salt residue on the exterior, and a general sense that the car has been lived in. A full car detail after a road trip brings everything back to baseline, so the vehicle does not carry the last trip into the next one.

When the Seasons Change

Wilmington's summer heat, salt air from coastal driving, and the general buildup of a full season behind the wheel make a seasonal full car detail a smart maintenance habit. It gives the vehicle a proper reset between seasons and catches the kind of buildup on the interior and exterior that accumulates gradually and often goes unnoticed until it's cleaned.

Before Applying a Ceramic Coating

If you are planning a ceramic coating, the vehicle needs to be in the best possible condition before the coating goes on. The Premium Full Detail, combined with the paint correction that is already included in every coating package, gives the vehicle the most thorough prep possible. Starting with a clean, detailed interior and a freshly decontaminated exterior means the coating is being applied to a vehicle that is ready in every respect.

Real Questions

What Wilmington, NC Drivers Ask Before Booking a Full Car Detail

  • Is a full car detail really that different from a thorough car wash?

    A car wash handles surface-level dirt and nothing more. A full car detail is a service entirely different from it. The interior process covers vacuuming, cleaning, and conditioning every surface, shampooing seats, cleaning glass, and treating leather. The exterior process involves decontamination, clay-bar treatment, and the application of a protective sealant. The difference in result is significant and immediately visible, especially on a vehicle that has not had a professional detail in a while.

  • How often should I be getting my vehicle detailed?

    For most drivers in Wilmington, a full car detailing baseline once or twice a year is a reasonable starting point, with exterior-only appointments in between to keep the paint maintained between visits. Vehicles that carry pets, see heavy daily use, or spend time near the coast may benefit from more frequent appointments. The team at Premium Auto Detailing can give you a straightforward recommendation based on your vehicle's actual needs. 

  • What should I do to prepare before dropping my vehicle off?

    Removing personal items, valuables, and anything stored in the trunk or back seat before your appointment is helpful and lets the team reach every surface without having to work around your belongings. That is really all the preparation needed. Everything else is handled from the moment the vehicle arrives.

  • My car has a serious pet hair problem. Can a full car detail actually fix that?

    Removing stubborn pet hair is one of the main reasons drivers book a full detail with us, since a standard home vacuum simply cannot pull up the fine fur that gets tightly woven into your carpets and upholstery. Our team uses specialized tools and deep-cleaning techniques to extract embedded hair and eliminate the lingering odors it leaves behind. Please note that extreme pet hair buildup may require a small additional fee for the extra time needed, but we will always inspect your vehicle and discuss this with you upfront before we begin any work.

  • I am thinking about getting a ceramic coating. Does it make sense to book a full car detail first?

    A clean, well-maintained vehicle is always a good starting point before any protective service. That said, every ceramic coating package at Premium Auto Detailing already includes paint correction and full exterior prep, so you do not need to book a separate detail before your coating appointment. If you are weighing your options, mention it when you call, and the team can help you determine the best approach for your vehicle.

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