The Way a Detail Should Be Done.

Full Car Detailing in Rotterdam, NY

When your vehicle needs attention from bumper to bumper, The Shop Automotive's Premium Full Detail is the complete solution. This service combines our interior and exterior detailing processes into a single, thorough treatment that leaves your vehicle looking and feeling its absolute best. 

Top-to-Bottom Care With No Corners Cut

What Makes Our Full Detail Different?

Our Premium Full Detail is not just an interior clean and a quick wash bolted together. It is a carefully structured process that works through every surface and system of your vehicle with the same attention to detail we bring to every service we offer. Here is what that looks like in practice.

  • Interior Treatment

    The interior portion of the Premium Full Detail is a thorough top-to-bottom cabin clean. Every surface is addressed, including vacuuming of floors, seats, and trunk areas, wiping down all trim, plastics, and vents, cleaning door jambs, glass, and the headliner, and shampooing carpets, floor mats, and cloth seats. Leather seating is deep cleaned and conditioned. No corners are skipped and no surfaces are overlooked.

  • Exterior Treatment

    On the exterior, the vehicle goes through a foam cannon pre-wash and a careful two-bucket hand wash to safely lift surface dirt. We then decontaminate the paint and follow up with a full clay bar treatment to pull out any remaining bonded impurities. Wheels and tires are hand washed, exterior glass is polished to remove water spotting, and the finish receives a single-stage paint polish. Trim dressing and no-sling tire dressing are applied before the vehicle is returned. An optional upgrade to a ceramic coating is available for clients who want lasting results. Add-on services including headlight restoration and engine bay cleaning are also available for clients who want the most comprehensive treatment possible.


    For clients interested in long-term paint coverage after their full detail, our ceramic coating and paint protection film pages are a great next step.

Pricing

Premium Full Detail

Interior & Exterior

STARTING AT $395

Turnaround: 4–6 hours depending on scope

This Package Includes:

  • Interior Services

    • Vacuum floors and trunk area
    • Wipe down vinyl or plastic floor mats
    • Vacuum cloth seats
    • Wipe leather seats down
    • Clean console, cup holders, crevices and vents
    • Clean all interior trim and plastics
    • Clean door jambs
    • Clean glass inside and out
    • Clean vehicle headliner
    • Shampoo cloth floor mats
    • Shampoo carpeting in cabin and trunk
    • Shampoo cloth seats
    • Deep clean and condition leather seats

  • Exterior Services

    • Two-bucket hand wash
    • Foam cannon wash
    • Hand wash wheels and tires
    • Decontaminate paint to remove minor bugs, tar, and grime
    • Decontaminate remaining impurities with clay bar
    • Apply trim dressing
    • Apply no-sling tire dressing
    • Single-stage paint polishing
    • Polish glass to remove water spotting
    • Apply protectant to exterior trim
    • Optional upgrade to 3-year or 5-year ceramic coating
    • Clean and degrease engine bay
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Add-On Services

Headlight Restoration

STARTING AT $150

A multi-step correction process that removes oxidation and hazing from your headlight lenses and finishes with a professional coating to keep them clear longer.

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Engine Bay Cleaning

STARTING AT $150

Our engine bay cleaning service safely removes built-up dirt, grease, and road grime using a careful process designed for modern vehicles. We finish by applying a professional dressing to plastics and covers for a clean, natural look.

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Whether You're Selling, Celebrating, or Just Long Overdue

The Right Service for Every Occasion

A full detail is one of the most impactful services we offer, and the occasions that bring clients in are just as varied as the vehicles we work on. Whatever brought you here, the result is the same: a vehicle that looks and feels thoroughly cared for, inside and out.

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Preparing to Sell Your Vehicle

First impressions matter when a buyer walks up to your vehicle. A professionally detailed car communicates that it has been cared for, and that perception directly influences how buyers feel about the asking price. Clean carpets, conditioned leather, polished paint, and dressed tires tell a story of ownership pride that a dirty car simply cannot. A full detail before a sale is one of the most cost-effective things you can do to maximize your return.

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After a Long Winter or Extended Neglect

Road salt, sand, and months of cold weather buildup take a real toll on both the interior and exterior of a vehicle. A full detail at the start of spring gives your vehicle a proper reset, removing the grime and contaminants that have bonded to the paint over winter and refreshing the cabin after months of tracked-in dirt, moisture, and debris. It is one of the most satisfying details we do because the before and after speaks for itself.

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Preparing for a Special Event

Whether you are driving to a car show, picking someone up for a special occasion, or just want your vehicle looking its absolute best for a particular moment, a full detail ensures every surface is show-ready. We take care of the details so you can focus on enjoying the event.

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Regular Maintenance and Upkeep

For drivers who want to keep their vehicle in consistently great condition, scheduling a full detail once or twice a year is a smart habit. Regular professional cleaning prevents buildup from becoming damage, keeps surfaces in better long-term condition, and means each subsequent detail is easier and faster to perform. Our team is happy to recommend a maintenance schedule based on how you use your vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Full Detailing Questions Answered

  • How long does a full detail take?

    The Premium Full Detail is a comprehensive service that typically takes most of the day depending on the size and condition of the vehicle. Our team will give you a timeframe when you book so you can plan accordingly.

  • Is a full detail worth it before selling my car?

    A professionally detailed vehicle makes a much stronger first impression and can positively influence how buyers perceive value. It is one of the most cost-effective things you can do before putting a vehicle on the market.

  • Does the full detail include leather conditioning?

    Our Premium Full Detail includes a deep clean and conditioning treatment for leather seats to keep them looking supple and well-maintained.

  • Can I add paint correction to my full detail?

    Clients looking to take their exterior results even further can add a paint correction service. Our team will assess your paint and recommend the right level of correction based on what your vehicle actually needs. Visit our paint correction page to learn more.

  • Do you offer engine bay cleaning as an add-on?

    Engine bay cleaning is available as an add-on to the Premium Full Detail. It is a great way to make the entire vehicle feel renewed, not just the cabin and exterior surfaces.

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