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Royal Finish Exterior Detail

Drive with pride

Expert Exterior Detailing Service for a Renewed Shine

A king's level exterior treatment. The vehicle is hand-washed,machine polished, and topped with a ceramic-based sealant for long-term shine and protection. Book your exterior detailing service today!

*Appointment Cancellation 

A booking fee is applied when you book your appointment, you are holding a space on our calendar that is no longer available to our other clients. This booking fee is NONREFUNDABLE.

** Price may vary depending on condition and/or size of each vehicle.

Royal Finish Exterior Detail - Dual Stage Correction

– Hand wash of all exterior surfaces including: door jambs, hinges, weather-stripping, underside, wheel wells, exhaust tips, wheels and tires

– Presoak and pressure wash front 2 floor mats

– Remove surface contaminants from all exterior surfaces with a clay bar and lubricating spray

– Remove tar and other road contaminants from lower body sections by hand with appropriate solvent

– Dual Action/Orbital Polishing on all painted surfaces with foam pad and fine polish

   Extra cost for removing heavy to bad scratches. 

– Orbital application of wax/paint sealant for durability and enhanced gloss

– Minimally touch up paint chips and small scratches with matching paint(Customer Supply Touch-Paint)

– Clean windows inside and out

*Wet sanding and more extensive polishing will result in an additional fee* 

EXTERIOR PROTECTION OPTION A

$550 Standard size car $750 Large SUV/Truck

Opti-Paint Guard includes one layer of protection. 3-year warranty on factory clear coat only. The process includes: wash and clay, coat all exterior parts and exterior rim surface.

WARRANTY Valid for 3 years from application date for any vehicle that is 0-5 years old. If the car is 6-10 years old, it comes with a 3-year warranty. Must have factory paint to receive warranty.

 

EXTERIOR PROTECTION OPTION B

$300 Standard size car / $400 Large SUV/Truck

Opti-Gloss Coat A 2 year non-warranty product that can last up to 2 years if maintained properly. Will leave a nice gloss look and protection. (Not chemical resistant or industrial strength like Opti Pro & does not include polishing or wheel faces) Includes and wash then coat exterior painted surfaces

 

**NOTE**

A & B  above includes a one-step prep polish. If the paint requires extra polish time then it will be add charge depending on your paint condition

  • Recommend yearly exterior maintenance detail, to decontaminate surface and top coat with Hyper seal, avoid standard drive though car washes. We recommend touch free or hand washing.

 

PAINT CORRECTION: WHY IT COST WHAT IT COSTS

If you’ve ever gotten a quote for paint correction and thought, “Why is it more expensive than a regular detail?” — here’s the truth:

YOU'RE PAYING FOR SKILL, NOT JUST TIME

Paint correction is not a basic car wash or quick buff job. It takes:

  • Trained hands that know how to handle paint systems properly

  • Specialized tools (polishers, lighting, measuring gauges)

  • Premium products designed to correct—not cover up—imperfections

It’s precision work. One wrong move and you can burn through your paint. That's why amateurs skip it — and pros charge for it.

LABOR-INTENSIVE MEANS TIME-CONSUMING

Most paint correction jobs take 6–15+ hours, depending on:

  • The car’s size

  • The condition of the paint

  • The level of correction (1-step, 2-step, or 3-step)

You’re not just paying for someone’s time — you’re investing in results that last.

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

Package Type Price Range What You Get

Basic Wax Detail $80 – $150 Temporary shine, no correction

1-Step Correction $300 – $500 + Minor swirl removal, light gloss boost

Full Correction $600 – $1,200 + Deep scratch removal, like-new finish

Note: At Metro Detroit Auto Detailing, we inspect every car first — so you're not overpaying or under-serviced.

 

IS IT WORTH IT?

If you care about:

  • Long-term vehicle value

  • Deep, lasting shine

  • Fixing real paint damage

Then yes — it’s worth every penny.

Service Comparison Table

Service Type Average PriceTime Required Purpose

Basic Wax Detail $80 – $150 1–2 hours Adds shine, minor protection, no correction

1-Step Paint Correction $300 – $500 5–7 hours Removes light swirls, enhances gloss

Full Paint Correction $600 – $1,200 +10–15 + hours Corrects deep defects, restores clarity

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