Car Detailing Pricing in Chattanooga — Honest Numbers, No Surprises

What Does Car Detailing Cost in Chattanooga?

Basic exterior wash + dry: $40–$80
Hand wash with two-bucket method, rinse, and dry. No clay bar, no polish, no protection applied. Right for vehicles that just need a clean surface — not restoration. Larger trucks and SUVs run toward the top of the range.

Full exterior detail (clay bar, polish, wax/sealant): $150–$300
The real exterior detail. Hand wash, clay bar decontamination to pull bonded pollen and industrial fallout off the paint, light polishing for swirl marks, and a quality wax or paint sealant. Chattanooga's spring pollen season makes clay bar treatment essential — this is the service that actually protects your clear coat year-round. Most sedans run $150–$200; larger vehicles and heavier oxidation push into the $250–$300 range.

Interior detail: $100–$200
Full vacuum including under seats and in every crevice, compressed air through vents and seams, wipe-down of all surfaces, steam cleaning of upholstery and mats, leather/vinyl conditioning, and interior glass cleaning. Pet hair removal and ozone odor treatment are available as add-ons. Larger vehicles and heavier soiling push to the higher end.

Full detail (interior + exterior): $200–$400
The most common service for Chattanooga vehicles. Combines full exterior detail and full interior detail into one visit. Most sedan and compact SUV owners land in the $225–$325 range. Full-size SUVs, trucks, and vans run $300–$400. Flat quote provided before we start — no hourly billing.

Paint correction (compound + polish): $300–$750
For vehicles with visible swirl marks, water spots, light scratches, or oxidation that wax won't fix. We cut with compound to remove the defects, then refine with polish to restore gloss. The range reflects vehicle size and severity — a moderately swirled sedan is different from a heavily oxidized truck. We assess and quote before any work begins.

Ceramic coating: $500–$1,800
Semi-permanent paint protection that bonds to the clear coat and repels water, UV, pollen, and environmental contaminants for years. Price varies by coating tier (1-year, 3-year, 5-year+) and vehicle size. Paint must be corrected before coating — that's sometimes a separate step. We'll tell you honestly what prep your vehicle needs before quoting a coating package.

What Affects the Final Number

• Vehicle size: A compact sedan takes less time and product than a full-size SUV or van. Trucks with bed-in liners add surface area. This is the single biggest driver of price variation.
• Current condition: Heavy pet hair, severe staining, embedded odors, or years of neglected paint require more time and product. We assess this up front and price accordingly.
• Paint defect severity: Light swirls need one polish pass. Deep scratches, heavy oxidation, or water spot etching need compound work first — that adds time and cost.
• Coating prep requirements: A vehicle going under ceramic coating needs a clean, corrected surface. If your paint needs correction first, that's typically quoted separately.
• Add-ons: Ozone odor treatment (+$75), pet hair removal (+$50–$100), engine bay cleaning (+$75–$125), headlight restoration (+$50–$100).

What Every Job Includes — Regardless of Price

• Written flat-price quote before any work starts
• Products appropriate to the surface and condition — no one-size-fits-all approach
• Full cleanup and inspection before we call it done
• Honest assessment of what's realistic — we won't promise paint correction results we can't deliver
• A callback within 1 hour if you leave a voicemail

Pricing Questions We Get All the Time

Do you charge for estimates?

No. The estimate is free, comes with a written quote, and carries no obligation. Call (423) 589-1682 or use our contact form.

Can I get a ballpark over the phone?

Yes, for most services. Tell us your vehicle size, its condition, and what you're after — and we'll give you a realistic range on the spot. The flat written quote happens at the vehicle.

What if the price changes after you start?

It won't without your approval. Every job starts with a written flat-price quote. If we find something unexpected once we're in, we stop, show you, and get your go-ahead before any additional work. The quote price is the price you pay.

Do you offer financing?

We don't offer formal financing at this time. We accept major credit cards, debit, and cash. Ask about splitting ceramic coating packages across two visits if needed.