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Fresh Details offers high-class detailing services in Milton, NY

Auto Detailing: What is it?

The term “auto detailing” refers to the entire process of cleaning, restoring, and protecting the exterior and interior of a vehicle.

 Detailing is more than just washing the car; it also includes a comprehensive inspection using tools designed specifically for that purpose. The car will be cleaned, polished, and coated to bring back its original shine.  When you detail your car, you also restore its interior by thoroughly cleaning the upholstery, carpeting, and dashboard to get rid of odors and stains. It’s a crucial part of vehicle maintenance that can keep your car running for a long time and in good condition. 

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Car detailing has numerous benefits for car owners. Professional treatments and products are used to polish, and clean surfaces. Some of the primary advantages of auto detailing for car owners and their vehicles are as follows:

INCREASE THE LIFE SPAN OF THE VEHICLE

Car detailing extends vehicle life. Deep cleaning of the interior upholstery, seats, and carpets to remove dirt, dust, and spilled drinks can help your car last longer. Fewer scratches and other blemishes mean longer-lasting exterior paint. Preventing excessive wear and tear on your vehicle saves money on repairs and replacements. Regular detailing can also prevent rust and corrosion, extending the life of your car.

INTERIOR MAINTENANCE

Dust, dirt, and sunlight can gradually deteriorate the upholstery in your car if you don’t keep it clean and in good condition. A car detailing service can quickly and easily solve the issue. You can avoid cracking and tearing by using protective products like a leather moisturizer. In addition to extending the life of your car’s upholstery, regular interior detailing will help keep your car looking like new.

INCREASE FUTURE RESALE VALUE

Car detailing is an excellent way to increase your vehicle’s resale value. We at Fresh Details can make your car look like it just came out of the showroom, which will raise its value and make it more appealing to potential buyers. One can expect to get more money for a well-kept and spotless car than for a similar vehicle that has seen better days.

LEVEL 1 DETAIL

This detail package is a great combination of exterior and interior cleaning services and is a great way to give a vehicle a thorough cleaning and make it look like new again.  It’s a great option for clients who want a basic detailing service at an affordable price.  

Starting at $149 for coupes/sedans, $189 for small/medium SUVs & trucks & $219 for full size trucks and SUVs with a 3rd row. Vans, Minivans and larger vehicles, please inquire for pricing.

Level 1 contains:  

• Hand wash & towel dry:  This is an effective way to remove dirt, grime, and other contaminants from the vehicle’s exterior, leaving it looking clean and shiny.

 • Spray on wax application:  This helps protect the vehicle’s paint from environmental damage such as UV rays, water spots, and contaminants. It also helps enhance the shine and gloss of the paint.

• Wheel and tires cleaned and dressed:  This involves cleaning the wheels and tires to remove dirt, brake dust, and other contaminants. It also includes applying a spray on dressing to the tires to make them look shiny and new.

• Windows cleaned:  This helps improve visibility and remove any dirt, smudges, or streaks on the windows.

• Clean door & trunk jambs:  This helps remove any dirt or debris that has accumulated in the door and trunk jambs, making them look clean and well-maintained.

• Vacuum interior, mats & trunk:  This removes any loose dirt and debris from the carpets, mats, and trunk, making it easier to clean the surfaces thoroughly.

• Clean interior vinyl on dashboard, center console & doors:  This helps maintain the appearance of the dashboard, center console, and doors, preventing them from becoming faded or discolored over time.

*Please see below for extra fees that may be applied due to vehicles current condition.

Level 2 Detail

This detail level is a step up from the Level 1 package and includes more comprehensive interior cleaning services.  It’s a great option for clients who want a more thorough cleaning service and want to protect and maintain the appearance of their vehicle’s interior.  

Starting at $199 for coupes/sedans, $249 for small/medium SUVs & trucks & $289 for full size trucks and SUVs with a 3rd row. Vans, Minivans and larger vehicles, please inquire for pricing.

Level 2 contains:

• Includes everything in Level 1 Detail Package:  This includes hand washing and towel drying the exterior, applying a spray-on wax, cleaning the wheels and tires, cleaning the windows, cleaning the door and trunk jambs, and vacuuming the interior, mats, and trunk.

• Shine & protectant applied to interior vinyl on dashboard, center console & doors:  This is an additional step to the Level 1 package and involves applying a shine and protectant product to the dashboard, center console, and doors. This helps maintain their appearance and protect them from fading or discoloration.

• Shampoo carpets, mats and upholstered seats:  This is an effective way to remove light surface stains and dirt from the carpets, mats, and upholstery. For heavily soiled areas or deep stains, extra charges may apply if a deep shampoo and steam machine extraction are needed/requested.

• Clean, protect & condition leather seats (if applicable):  This is an additional service for vehicles with leather seats and involves cleaning, protecting, and conditioning the leather to maintain its quality and appearance.

*Please see below for extra fees that may be applied due to vehicles current condition.

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Level 3 Detail

This detail level is a top-of-the-line package that includes comprehensive exterior cleaning and protection services.  This is a great option for clients who want to keep their vehicle looking like new and protect it from environmental damage.

Starting at $329 for coupes/sedans, $379 for small/medium SUVs & trucks & $459 for full size trucks and SUVs with a 3rd row. Vans, Minivans and larger vehicles, please inquire for pricing.

Level 3 contains:

• Includes everything in Level 2 Detail Package:  This includes all the services in Level 2, such as hand washing and towel drying the exterior, applying a spray-on wax, cleaning the wheels and tires, cleaning the windows, cleaning the door and trunk jambs, vacuuming the interior, mats, and trunk, and shampooing carpets, mats, and upholstered seats.

• Iron decontamination wash:  This involves using a special chemical solution to remove iron particles and other contaminants from the vehicle’s paint. These contaminants can cause rust and other damage if left untreated.

• Claybar service:  This is a detailing technique that involves using a clay bar to remove embedded contaminants from the vehicle’s paint. This can include things like tree sap, bird droppings, and industrial fallout.

• Gloss Enhancement w/ Paint Sealant:  This is an additional step that involves using a polishing compound to remove very light surface scratches, marring, swirls, and other imperfections from the vehicle’s paint. This helps enhance the gloss and clarity of the paint and gives it a smooth, glass-like finish. We then protect the vehicle with a paint sealant to help maintain its glossy appearance.

• Wheel sealant application & upgraded tire shine gel:  This is an additional step to protect the wheels and tires from damage caused by brake dust, road grime, UV rays and other contaminants.

*Please see below for extra fees that may be applied due to vehicles current condition.

INTERIOR ONLY

This detail is for the client that just wants to get the interior taken care of.

Cars & 2 Row SUVs starting at $159.

Large Trucks & 3 Row SUVs starting at $199.    

Interior Detail contains:

• Clean interior windows:  This helps improve visibility and remove any dirt, smudges, or streaks on the windows.

• Vacuum interior, mats & trunk:  This removes any loose dirt and debris from the carpets, mats, and trunk, making it easier to clean the surfaces thoroughly.

• Shampoo interior carpets, mats and upholstered seats:  This is an effective way to remove light surface stains and dirt from the carpets, mats, and upholstery. For heavily soiled areas or deep stains, extra charges may apply if a deep shampoo and steam machine extraction are needed.

• Clean, protect & condition leather seats (if applicable):  This helps preserve the quality and appearance of the leather seats, preventing them from cracking or fading over time.

• Clean door jambs:  This helps remove any dirt or debris that has accumulated in the door jambs, making them look clean and well-maintained.

• Clean, shine & protect interior vinyl on dashboard, center console & doors:  This is important for maintaining the appearance of the dashboard, center console, and doors, which can become faded or discolored over time.

*Please see below for extra fees that may be applied due to vehicles current condition.

*Extra fees will apply based on the vehicles condition prior to detail such as but not limited to removal of stained water spots, removal of tree sap, pet hair, cleaning of baby seats, seat covers, sand or extra soiled carpets/seats and upholstery. 

Biohazard fees will apply which include but is not limited to the finding and removal of animal/rodent carcasses, feces, mold removal, blood and/or bodily fluids.

   Cleaning of the headliner is not included in any level of detail due to the long intricate cleaning process but can be added on for an extra fee.  

* NYS Sales Tax is not included in the pricing listed above.   Processing Fee of 3.5% will be added to all Credit Card / Non-cash payments. * 

Add-on Services

Would you like to add something to your auto detail to give your vehicle that little bit extra it deserves?  We offer many add on services to compliment your detail perfectly.  Please message us for pricing.

Protect & Condition Leather Seats – *Included in Level 2+3 Details*, An add on for Level 1 Details where you would like your leather seats cleaned and then conditioned with a leather conditioner to prevent dry rotting.  Creates a water and stain-resistant barrier to protect against UV damage, premature aging and cracking.

Leather Repair – Do you have leather in your vehicle that’s torn, cracked or damaged?  We can make it look as good as new.  This add on needs to be set up ahead of time as it is strictly appointment based. 

Interior Protection by System X Ceramics – System X Interior protects all your interior surfaces, such as fabric seats, carpet, leather, and vinyl with a single professional coating. Spills and stains clean up easily and quickly.

System X Interior is safe, low odor, and dries quickly. Sprayed on by hand and air-dried, it provides great protection for your interior without changing the color of your leather, fabrics or carpet.  Lasts approximately 2 years and goes on your Carfax when reported.

Infant / Toddler Car Seat Cleaning – Do you have any children car seats that need to be cleaned up?  We can take care of those for you.  Our cleanings consist of vacuuming, shampooing and steam cleaning the seat which will eliminate germs and smell fresh for your little one.

Shampoo/ Steam & Extraction Deep Cleaning – Do you have heavily soiled mats, carpets, or upholstery that you would like to be taken care of?  Our 3-step cleaning method goes above and beyond what our Level 2 & 3 service provides.  This allows us to bring the interior to an almost like new finish.  *Important Note- Pending the type of stain(s), how long it has been there and its location, not all stains may come out, but we try our best to remove most, if not all of the stains in question.

Replace Cabin Air Filter – Its recommended to change your cabin air filter every 15,000 miles.  A new filter blocks pollutants and allergens from entering in your cabin.  Replacing a clogged/dirty air filter can have a huge effect on the efficiency of your air system, meaning better air flow and fresher air.  

Pet Hair / Sand Removal – Is your interior covered in pet hair, or your seats & floors littered with sand?  Say no more, we can take care of that for you.  Removing either of these from your vehicle can be very time consuming, therefore it is not included in any of our details but an add on to your detail. 

Ozone Treatment – Do you have lingering odors, such as pet, smoke or worse that you’d like to eliminate?    Ozone treatments are the best method for removing stubborn odors.   Ozone treatment is the use of gas ozone (O3) to remove odors, bacteria, and viruses. We will place an ozone generator in your vehicle for a designated amount of time, depending on the strength of the odor. 

1 Year Ceramic Coating Sealant – Get protected with one of THE MOST ADVANCED spray coatings on the market! Provides 12+ months of protection to all areas of your vehicle. Protect painted surfaces, wheels, glass, headlights/taillights, plastic trim, tonneau covers, canvas tops, chrome and much more.

Windshield Water Repellent – An exterior glass treatment that drastically improves visibility when driving during harsh weather conditions.  It is designed to combat all wet weather driving nuisances, including snow and sleet.  It even helps prevent dirt, mud and insects from sticking to the windshield.  Lasts approximately 3 months. 

Glass Protection by System X Ceramics – System X Glass protects all your exterior glass surfaces.  Much like above, an exterior glass treatment will drastically improve visibility when driving during harsh weather conditions.  It is designed to combat all wet weather driving nuisances, including rain, snow and sleet.  This also helps prevent dirt, mud and insects from sticking to the glass surfaces. The front windshield gets polished when applied which helps eliminate minor surface scratches and imperfections on the glass.  Lasts approximately 2 years and goes on your Carfax when reported. 

Wheel Sealant Application – *Included in Level 3 Detail*, Protective sealant that improves and maintains the appearance of your wheels. Long lasting protection from brake dust, dirt, tar, bugs, water and anything else that impacts your wheels.  Because these contaminants are unable to penetrate this barrier, pitting and corrosion are prevented and your wheels remain clear and shiny.  Able to be applied to any type of wheel.  Lasts approximately 2-4 months.

Semi-Permanent Tire Shine – *Included in Level 3 Detail*, This coating acts as a tough shield to protect your tire against the elements that can cause fading and cracking.  Will not fade away or sling onto your paintwork.  It eliminates the need for tire cleaners and lasts approximately 2-4 months.   

Black Trim Refresh – Do you have black plastic trim that is faded and lost its color?  Restore and protect your faded black trim with our Black Trim package.  This product is a ceramic coating that restores unpainted plastic trim to its original glory.  It doesn’t wash off and lasts approximately 1-2 years.  

Hand Wax / Liquid Wax Application – *Included in Level 3 Detail*, Substitute the spray wax application found in Detail Levels 1 & 2 with a Carnauba paste wax or Liquid wax applied with a DA Orbital Buffer.  Our hand wax creates a strong, long-lasting protection to preserve the finish with a brilliant reflective shine.    

System X Ceramic Sealant Application – Looking for paint protection that lasts longer than a wax?  Our Ceramic sealant application provides up to 9 months of gloss, hydrophobic properties and extra protection for your vehicle.  This sealant is also recommended to be applied every 3-4 months for vehicles with a ceramic coat already. 

Iron Decontamination & Clay Bar Service – *Included in Level 3 Detail*, Eliminate iron deposits and embedded dirt from your car’s paintwork.  Foreign particles block wax from sticking to the paint, making it last for a shorter time and not shine as bright.  The rough feeling on your car’s exterior is pollution, industrial fallout, and environmental contamination stuck in the pores of the paintwork.  It’s suggested to decontaminate the surface with a clay bar before putting on a new coat of wax or polishing any exterior paintwork. 

Gloss Enhancement Packages – Has your vehicle lost its shine and luster.  Looking to get it back?  Select one of our gloss enhancement packages to get your vehicle back to showroom condition.  Each package includes an Iron Decontamination and Claybar treatment.

Stage 1 Paint Correction:  *Included in Level 3 Detail*, This process is used for paint in already pretty good condition with very minor defects. This removes light scratches/swirls and brightens up the exterior paint leaving an amazing gloss.  For Stage 1, we use a finishing polish and a finishing pad, then follow it with a wax or paint sealant to protect the paint work.

Stage 2 Paint Correction: This process is used on vehicles with some swirl marks and/ medium to light scratches.  This takes 2 polish and pad combinations. First, an abrasive polish removes the paint defects then a finishing polish and pad are used to refine the paint work afterwards. Again, it’s followed by a wax or paint sealant for protection. This can take about 4-8 hours on average. 

Scratch Removal – Have unsightly scratches you want gone?  We can help!  We can remove most surface scratches by the panel by using our buffing & compounding method.    

Headlight Restoration – Headlight visibility is an important safety factor that should not be ignored.  Headlights that are hazed over or foggy will not produce the same light output as clear headlights at night.  If you feel like it’s getting harder to see at night and your light output is not as bright as it once was, it may be time to clear them up with our headlight restoration package.  Comes with a 1-year warranty from fogging and hazing.

Engine Bay Cleaning – Clean engine bay and then dress up plastics to a like new finish. 

FAQs

Why is car detailing important?

Car detailing goes beyond looks. Regular detailing protects your car’s paint and interior finishes as well as its appearance. Detailing cleans, restores, and protects a vehicle’s bodywork, wheels, windows, fabrics, and surfaces.

How long does it take to detail a car?

The time required to detail a vehicle is a function of the specifics of the detailing options chosen. A thorough exterior detail could take up to two days, while a speedy interior detail could take as little as two hours. Depending on the scale of the project at hand, the time spent on the detailing phase can vary significantly.

How often should you detail your car?

Regular detailing of a brand-new vehicle is recommended at least twice a year, depending on the vehicle’s condition and aesthetic preferences. Regular detailing can have a huge impact on a car’s condition and the more often it is done, the better the results will be.

Seeking the best car care in Milton / Marlboro NY? There’s no need to look further than Fresh Details. We only use the best products and most innovative methods to fix up and detail your car so that it looks like it did when you bought it. We’ve got you covered whether you need an exterior / interior detail, full paint correction or a ceramic coating. You can reach us at 845-622-6845 or 845-393-1116 to set up a convenient appointment time.