YOUR SHOWROOM DETAIL: What to expect

Thank you for booking your Showroom Detail with WAXD. This page covers what's included, how we handle vehicles that need more than a standard service, and how to prepare so we can deliver the best possible result. Our goal is simple: no surprises on appointment day. If anything about your vehicle falls outside our standard service, your detailer will walk you through it before any work begins.


What’s Included in Your Showroom Detail

Interior Service

  • Compressed-air blowout of vents, cracks, and crevices
  • Full vacuum of floors, seats, trunk, and cargo areas
  • Wipe-down and steam cleaning of all interior surfaces
  • Spot shampoo of cloth mats and seats as needed
  • Deep clean and conditioning of leather seats
  • Door jamb cleaning
  • Interior glass cleaning
  • Protective treatment on leather and vinyl surfaces

Exterior Service

  • Safe hand wash of vehicle, wheels, and tires
  • Exterior glass cleaning
  • No-sling tire dressing
  • Light paint decontamination (minor bugs, tar, and road grime)
  • Application of a 3-month ceramic sealant to paint


This package is designed for vehicles in standard daily-use condition.


How We categorize vehicle condition

Light (Fully Covered]

  • Routine dust and dirt
  • Light crumbs or debris
  • Occasional drink spots or food marks
  • Loose pet hair on surfaces
  • Normal brake dust on wheels
  • Light bugs or road film on paint


Moderate [May Require Minor Add-Ons]

  • Multiple food or drink stains
  • Some embedded dirt in carpets or floor mats
  • Moderate brake dust or wheel grime
  • Light sap, tree pollen, or hard water spots


Heavy [add-ons required]

  • Pet hair embedded into upholstery, carpet fibers, or seat seams
  • Multiple set-in stains, large spills, or biological residue
  • Sand, mud, or debris buildup throughout interior
  • Hardened sap, cement dust, paint overspray, or thick tar
  • Lingering odors from smoke, mildew, or pets
  • Trash, biohazards, or items needing removal before work begins


Not sure where your vehicle lands? That's normal — your detailer will assess it onsite and review findings with you before starting.



What’s Not Included in The showroom detail

Some conditions and services fall outside this package because they require specialized processes, more time, or different equipment:

  • Pet hair extraction — vacuuming picks up loose hair, but removing hair embedded in upholstery and carpet fibers is an add-on
  • Heavy interior staining or biohazard cleanup
  • Excessive trash removal
  • Heavy exterior contamination (sap, cement dust, overspray, thick tar)
  • Headliner stain removal (limited by adhesive sensitivity)
  • Paint correction, scratch removal, rock chip repair
  • Odor remediation (smoke, mildew, pet odors)


If we encounter any of these, your detailer will review options with you before proceeding — including the cost, what we can realistically achieve, and whether it makes sense to add the service.


Add-On Pricing Guidelines (If Applicable)

If your vehicle needs services beyond the standard package, here's what to expect. Your detailer will confirm any add-ons with you before starting work.

Pet Hair Extraction

  • Light (one pet, occasional rider): $50
  • Moderate (one shedding pet, regular passenger): $75
  • Heavy (multiple pets, embedded throughout): $100+

Interior Stain Treatment

  • Spot stain treatment beyond standard: +$25
  • Full carpet or upholstery extraction: quoted onsite

Heavy Exterior Contamination

  • Light (focused area, e.g., one panel of sap): +$20
  • Moderate (multiple areas): +$50
  • Heavy (full vehicle decontamination): $100+

Specialty Services

  • Odor remediation, paint correction, scratch repair: quoted onsite based on severity



What to REALISTICALLY EXPECT

Most vehicles see significant improvement, but a few limitations are worth knowing upfront. Use the accordion widget for these:

  • Permanent stains and fabric wear Some discoloration, wear, and deeply set stains may not fully come out, regardless of method. We'll let you know on inspection what's likely vs. unlikely.
  • Headliner stain limitations Headliners are delicate. We use the safest method available, but some stains can't be fully removed without risking the adhesive that holds the fabric in place.
  • Scratches, rock chips, and clear coat damage These aren't part of the Showroom Detail. We can quote paint correction or chip repair separately if you'd like.


We prioritize methods that are safe for your vehicle's materials and finishes, even if that means a stain doesn't come fully clean. We'll always tell you what we can expect to realistically achieve before we start.


How to Prepare for Your Appointment

To help us work efficiently and deliver the best result:

  • Please remove personal items from seats, floorboards, and trunk
  • Ensure the vehicle is accessible and can be opened during the service
  • If possible, park in an area with adequate space around the vehicle


BEFORE we start work

When your detailer arrives, they'll walk through the vehicle with you (or share photos if you're not onsite) and confirm:

  • The vehicle's condition tier
  • Any add-ons needed and their cost
  • Anything we recommend but isn't required
  • Realistic outcomes for any specific concerns you have


Work doesn't begin until you've reviewed and approved the scope. No surprise charges.



By booking a WAXD Showroom Detail, you acknowledge that you've reviewed what's included and understand that any add-ons or out-of-scope services will be confirmed with you before work begins.