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Cheltenham · In-studio & mobile

Exterior
detailing

A wash and refresh, a two-stage paint correction, or both. One studio for the work, or we come to the car.

Packages

Exterior, cabin
and a sale detail.

Exterior, interior, a full detail, a pre-sale detail, and paint correction. Open a card for the time, the products, and every step that is included. A mobile visit needs power and water at the address.

  • Studio only

    Ruby exterior

    $149

    About 1 hour

    A professional wash and refresh for the complete exterior of your vehicle.

    • Snow foam and hand wash using GYEON Q2M Bathe+, the world's first pH-neutral SiO2 car-wash shampoo. It leaves a slick layer of SiO2 protection, cleans the paint gently, rinses easily, and adds gloss and water beading
    • Full pressure clean and chamois dry
    • Tyre soak and deep alloy cleanse on rims, exhaust tips, trays and side steps
    • Door and boot jambs and mirrors cleaned
    • Roof cleaned
    • Fuel door detailed
    • Tyres dressed
    • Black plastic and rubber trim rejuvenation and glossing
    • All windows cleaned
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  • Studio only

    Diamond exterior

    $245

    About 2 hours

    A professional 2 stage paint correction only. Perfect to remove the surface scratches on your paintwork and revive the colour and gloss to produce an amazing shiny exterior.

    • 2 stage cut and polish using a Rupes BigFoot polishing machine and Sonax cut and polish creams
    • Stage 1: heavy cut using a Lake Country cutting pad, to remove scratches and swirls
    • Stage 2: polish using a Lake Country polishing pad, for a high-gloss mirror finish
    • Headlights and taillights polished to restore the original colour
    • Exterior windows cleaned
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  • Mobile

    Diamond exterior, mobile

    $299

    About 3 hours

    A professional wash and cut and polish to revive the gloss and brilliance on your vehicle's paint.

    • 2 stage cut and polish using a Rupes BigFoot polishing machine and Sonax cut and polish creams
    • Stage 1: heavy cut using a Lake Country cutting pad to remove scratches and swirls
    • Stage 2: polish using a Lake Country polishing pad for a high-gloss mirror finish
    • Headlights and taillights polished to restore the original colour
    • Number plate covers removed and plates and covers cleaned, if fitted
    • Plus
    • Snow foam and hand wash using GYEON Q2M Bathe+, the world's first pH-neutral SiO2 car-wash shampoo. It leaves a slick layer of SiO2 protection, cleans the paint gently, rinses easily, and adds gloss and water beading
    • Full pressure clean and chamois dry
    • Tyre soak and deep alloy cleanse on rims, exhaust tips, trays and side steps
    • Door and boot jambs and mirrors cleaned
    • Fuel door detailed
    • Tyres dressed
    • Black plastic and rubber trim rejuvenation and glossing
    • All windows cleaned
    • A small surcharge for large SUVs, vans and trucks may apply
    • No call-out fee within 15 km of the Cheltenham studio
    Book now
  • Quote

    Overspray and sign removal

    $600–$900

    A guide only, after the studio has seen the overspray.

    Have you had your car accidentally sprayed with paint, lacquer, cement or anything else? If you can see small dots all over the car and feel them when you rub your hand on the paint, the studio can remove the contaminants from the entire vehicle with minimal impact on the clear coat.

    • Overspray removal from cars, vans and work trucks
    • Removal of contaminants from paint, trim, glass, rims, tyres, bull bars, roof racks, side steps, grilles and lights
    • Safely remove paint, lacquer, cement and more
    • Sign removal from cars, vans and work trucks
    • Complete removal of signs, then a polish of the paint and rejuvenation of the trim
    See the page
  • Studio only

    Diamond interior

    $199

    About 2 hours

    A complete interior detail aimed at bringing your interior back to its original condition. Perfect for stain, spill and odour removal.

    • Stain and spill removal from floor, seats, roof lining and dash
    • Carpet shampoo on all fabric: seats, floors, doors and boot
    • Full interior steam clean of seats, doors, roof, carpets, dash, mats and boot
    • Plus
    • Floor mats removed and carpet shampooed
    • Complete interior and boot vacuum with a deep brush out
    • All interior plastics cleaned and dressed with Sonax Profiline Plastic Care
    • All interior leather cleaned and dressed with Sonax Profiline leather protection
    • Detail brush out on vents, dash, console, steering wheel, door buttons and seat controls
    • All door and boot jambs cleaned
    • Foot pedals cleaned
    • All interior and exterior windows and mirrors cleaned
    • Air freshener applied
    Book now
  • Studio and mobile

    Interior and coating

    $445

    About 4 hours

    A complete Diamond interior detail, plus a ceramic coating on all interior leather, synthetic leather, vinyl and fabric.

    • All interior vinyl, leather and plastic cleaned
    • CarPro CQuartz Leather 2.0 to protect and enhance leather and vinyl, 1 to 2 years
    • Gtechniq I1 Smart Fabric, a protectant and waterproofer, 6 to 18 months
    • Plus the Diamond interior
    • Floor mats removed and carpet shampooed
    • Complete interior and boot vacuum with a deep brush out
    • Stain and spill removal from floor, seats, roof and dash
    • Carpet shampoo on all fabric: seats, floors, doors and boot
    • Full interior steam clean of seats, doors, roof, carpets, dash, mats and boot
    • All door and boot jambs cleaned
    • Foot pedals cleaned
    • All interior and exterior windows and mirrors cleaned
    • Air freshener applied
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  • Studio and mobile

    Ruby detail

    $245

    About 2.5 hours

    A complete refresh of your vehicle inside and out, using professional detailing products to enhance and protect your car's interior and exterior.

    • Exterior
    • Snow foam and hand wash using GYEON Q2M Bathe+, the world's first pH-neutral SiO2 car-wash shampoo. It leaves a slick layer of SiO2 protection, cleans the paint gently, rinses easily, and adds gloss and water beading
    • Full pressure clean and chamois dry
    • Tyre soak and deep alloy cleanse on rims and exhaust tips
    • Door and boot jambs and mirrors cleaned
    • Fuel door detailed
    • Tyres dressed
    • Black plastic and rubber trim rejuvenation and glossing
    • All windows cleaned
    • Interior
    • Stain and spill removal from floor, seats, roof lining and dash
    • Carpet shampoo on all fabric: seats, floors, doors and boot
    • Full interior steam clean of seats, doors, roof, carpets, dash, mats and boot
    • Floor mats removed and carpet shampooed
    • Complete interior and boot vacuum with a deep brush out
    • Interior plastics cleaned and dressed with Sonax Profiline Plastic Care
    • Interior leather cleaned and dressed with Sonax Profiline leather protection
    • Detail brush out on vents, dash, console, steering wheel, door buttons and seat controls
    • Foot pedals cleaned
    • All windows and mirrors cleaned
    • Air freshener applied
    • On a mobile visit
    • A small surcharge for large SUVs, vans and trucks may apply
    • No call-out fee within 15 km of the Cheltenham studio
    • Power and water at the address are all you need to provide
    Book now
  • Studio and mobile

    Diamond detail

    $395

    About 4 hours

    A complete interior and exterior detail plus a 2 stage cut and polish to revive your car's paint to its original gloss and brilliance, perfect for cars with dull paint, surface scratches or preparation for sale.

    • Exterior
    • 2 stage cut and polish using a Rupes BigFoot polishing machine and Sonax cut and polish creams
    • Stage 1: heavy cut using a Lake Country cutting pad, to remove scratches and swirls
    • Stage 2: polish using a Lake Country polishing pad, for a high-gloss mirror finish
    • Headlights and taillights polished to restore the original colour
    • Number plate covers removed and plates and covers cleaned, if fitted
    • Snow foam and hand wash using GYEON Q2M Bathe+
    • Full pressure clean and chamois dry
    • Tyre soak and deep alloy cleanse on rims and exhaust tips
    • Door and boot jambs cleaned
    • Roof cleaned
    • Fuel door detailed
    • Tyres dressed
    • Black plastic and rubber trim rejuvenation and glossing
    • All windows and mirrors cleaned
    • Interior
    • Stain and spill removal from floor, seats, roof lining and dash
    • Carpet shampoo on all fabric: seats, floors, doors and boot
    • Full interior steam clean of seats, doors, roof, carpets, dash, mats and boot
    • Floor mats removed and carpet shampooed. On a mobile visit they can instead be pressure washed and chemically treated
    • Complete interior and boot vacuum with a deep brush out
    • Interior plastics cleaned and dressed with Sonax Profiline Plastic Care
    • Interior leather cleaned and dressed with Sonax Profiline leather protection
    • Detail brush out on vents, dash, console, steering wheel, door buttons and seat controls
    • Foot pedals cleaned
    • All windows and mirrors cleaned
    • Air freshener applied
    • On a mobile visit
    • A small surcharge for large SUVs, vans and trucks may apply
    • No call-out fee within 15 km of the Cheltenham studio
    Book now
  • Studio and mobile

    Diamond and ceramic wax

    $545

    About 5.5 hours

    A complete detail inside and out, a 2 stage cut and polish, and a ceramic car wax that gives a deep gloss and makes the vehicle much easier to clean for 12 months or more.

    • Exterior
    • Ethos Ceramic Wax Pro, a wax-style sealant for gloss and slickness. It protects against the weather, oxidation and UV, sheds water, snow and debris, and is published to last 12 months or more
    • 2 stage cut and polish using a Rupes BigFoot polishing machine and Sonax cut and polish creams
    • Stage 1: heavy cut using a Lake Country cutting pad, to remove scratches and swirls
    • Stage 2: polish using a Lake Country polishing pad, for a high-gloss mirror finish
    • Headlights and taillights polished to restore the original colour
    • Number plate covers removed and plates and covers cleaned
    • Snow foam and hand wash using GYEON Q2M Bathe+
    • Full pressure clean and chamois dry
    • Tyre soak and deep alloy cleanse on rims and exhaust tips
    • Door and boot jambs cleaned
    • Roof cleaned and fuel door detailed
    • Tyres dressed
    • Black plastic and rubber trim rejuvenation and glossing
    • All windows cleaned
    • Interior
    • Stain and spill removal from floor, seats, roof lining and dash
    • Carpet shampoo on all fabric: seats, floors, doors and boot
    • Full interior steam clean of seats, doors, roof, carpets, dash, mats and boot
    • Floor mats removed and carpet shampooed. On a mobile visit they can instead be pressure washed and chemically treated
    • Complete interior and boot vacuum with a deep brush out
    • Interior plastics cleaned and dressed with Sonax Profiline Plastic Care
    • Interior leather cleaned and dressed with Sonax Profiline leather protection
    • Detail brush out on vents, dash, console, steering wheel, door buttons and seat controls
    • Foot pedals cleaned
    • All windows and mirrors cleaned
    • Air freshener applied
    • On a mobile visit
    • A small surcharge for large SUVs, vans and trucks may apply
    • No call-out fee within 15 km of the Cheltenham studio
    Book now
  • Studio and mobile

    Pre-sale

    $399

    About 4 hours in the studio. About 4 to 5 hours on a mobile visit.

    The detail to raise the sale value before you advertise. It includes a cut and polish, and photos of the finished car, shot in order and sent the same day.

    • Exterior
    • 15 photos of the whole vehicle, in order, sent the same day. A mobile pre-sale includes 30 photos
    • Snow foam and hand wash using GYEON Q2M Bathe+, the world's first pH-neutral SiO2 car-wash shampoo. It leaves a slick layer of SiO2 protection, cleans the paint gently, rinses easily, and adds gloss and water beading
    • 2 stage cut and polish using a Rupes BigFoot polishing machine and Sonax cut and polish creams
    • Stage 1: heavy cut using a Lake Country cutting pad, to remove scratches and swirls
    • Stage 2: polish using a Lake Country polishing pad, for a high-gloss mirror finish
    • Headlights and taillights polished to restore the original colour
    • Full pressure clean and chamois dry
    • Number plate covers removed and plates and covers cleaned
    • Tyre soak and deep alloy cleanse on rims and exhaust tips
    • Door and boot jambs and mirrors cleaned
    • Fuel door detailed
    • Tyres dressed
    • Black plastic and rubber trim rejuvenation and glossing
    • All windows cleaned
    • Full engine bay detailed
    • Interior
    • Stain and spill removal from floor, seats, roof lining and dash
    • Carpet shampoo on all fabric: seats, floors, doors and boot
    • Full interior steam clean of seats, doors, roof, carpets, dash, mats and boot
    • Floor mats removed and carpet shampooed
    • Complete interior and boot vacuum with a deep brush out
    • Interior plastics cleaned and dressed with Sonax Profiline Plastic Care
    • Interior leather cleaned and dressed with Sonax Profiline leather protection
    • Detail brush out on vents, dash, console, steering wheel, door buttons and seat controls
    • Foot pedals cleaned
    • All interior and exterior windows and mirrors cleaned
    • Air freshener applied
    • Why it helps a sale
    • The car looks cared for, which is what buyers notice first, and a cared-for car is easier to price
    • Swirls and light scratches are polished out before the photos go out
    • A scratch through the clear coat will not polish out, and dents are not repaired. The car is walked over first so you know which marks will go
    • On a mobile visit
    • About 4 to 5 hours
    • A small surcharge for large SUVs, vans and trucks may apply
    • No call-out fee within 15 km of the Cheltenham studio
    Book now
  • Studio only

    Paint reading

    Free

    About 15 minutes

    Not sure what level of correction the paint needs, or want the thickness measured? Book a free paint reading. The studio measures every metal panel, talks through what the paint needs, and quotes on the spot.

    • About 15 minutes
    • A digital paint-thickness gauge on every metal panel, ferrous and non-ferrous
    • Plastic panels cannot be read
    • The readings, and a view on the correction the paint needs
    • A free custom quote on the spot
    • Call 0466 339 502 to book a time
    Book now
  • Studio only

    5 stage correction

    $750

    About 1 day

    An extensive polish that removes haze, light scratches, marring, swirls and other marks in the clear coat, and brings the paint back to its original condition. The work is done in stages, taking a thin layer of clear coat so the surface levels and the car looks showroom-fresh.

    • Full pressure clean, hand wash and chamois dry
    • Tyre soak and deep alloy cleanse on rims and exhaust tips
    • Clay bar treatment to remove contaminants
    • Paint-thickness reading on all metal panels, ferrous and non-ferrous, with a digital meter. Plastic cannot be read
    • 5 stage correction with a Rupes BigFoot, Lake Country pads and Sonax Perfect Finish
    • Stage 1: heavy cut, Lake Country yellow cutting pad
    • Stage 2: light cut, Lake Country orange pad
    • Stage 3: polish, Lake Country white pad
    • Stage 4: finishing polish, Lake Country black pad
    • Stage 5: finessing polish, Lake Country blue pad
    • Headlights and taillights polished to restore the original colour
    • Number plate covers removed and plates and covers cleaned
    • Tyres dressed
    • Black plastic and rubber trim rejuvenation and glossing
    • All windows cleaned
    • Light interior vacuum
    • Photos and video of each correction stage
    • Before and after digital paint-thickness readings
    Book now
  • Quote

    6 or more stages

    Quote

    1 to 2 days

    For a correction of 6 stages or more, the studio quotes the car. Bring it in for the free paint reading and the quote is given on the spot, or call 0466 339 502.

    • 1 to 2 days, depending on how many stages the paint needs
    • A free paint-thickness reading at the Cheltenham studio
    • A custom quote on the spot after the reading
    • Call 0466 339 502, or send the car in for the inspection
    Custom quote

Overspray and sign removal are quoted from photos, usually $600 to $900. That work is on the overspray page. A large SUV, heavy dog hair, and travel past 15 km are extra. The amounts are on the FAQ page.

The service

What it is,
and how long it holds.

What it is

Detailing covers the wash, the interior, and, where the package says so, a machine polish. Paint correction removes swirls, light scratches, water spots and other marks in the clear coat by polishing in stages, so the paint looks as it did when it left the showroom.

How it works

A Rupes BigFoot, Lake Country pads and Sonax compounds do the cutting. A heavier pad takes the marks out. A finishing pad brings the gloss back. A scratch that has gone through the clear coat into the paint will not polish out. Before the job starts, the car is walked over so you know which marks will go.

How long it lasts

A wash is a refresh. Correction stays until new marks go into the paint. The ceramic wax package is published at 12 months or more. Ceramic coatings, on their own page, are the longer protection.

Studio video
Products

What goes
on the car.

  • GYEON

    Q2M Bathe+ for the snow foam and hand wash on Ruby and Platinum.

  • Sonax

    Cut and polish creams for the two correction stages.

  • Rupes

    BigFoot machine for the cut and the refining polish.

  • Lake Country

    A cutting pad, then a polishing pad.

Certificates and brand accreditation go in this block when the studio sends them.

Warranty

Cover, once
the studio sets it.

Warranty wording for a wash or a correction is confirmed with the studio before it is published here.

Ask before you book if you need the correction in writing.

Process

From the booking
to the handback.

  1. 01

    Choose the package

    Ruby, Diamond or Platinum in the studio. A mobile exterior is the $299 Diamond wash and polish. Interior, the combined detail and pre-sale are booked the same way.

  2. 02

    Read the paint first

    Before any cutting, the clear coat is measured and the condition is photographed. Thin paint is not cut.

  3. 03

    Do the booked work

    Wash only, correction only, or both, using the steps listed on the package.

  4. 04

    Walk the car

    You see the finish before the car leaves. Photos of the correction stages can be taken on request.

Before we cut

  • Paint thickness reading
  • Swirls, scratches and earlier repairs noted
  • Photos of the condition
  • The package confirmed, including anything that is quote-only
Recent work

Recent
studio work.

  • In the light tunnel

  • In the studio

  • In the studio

  • In the studio

Our team

The same people
for every package.

In-studio at 5/30 Christensen Street, Cheltenham, and mobile across most of Melbourne.

About the studio
Our location

Christensen Street,
or your driveway.

Most of the exterior work happens at the studio. Mobile detailing covers most of Melbourne. Travel beyond 15 kilometres is confirmed when you book, not guessed on this page.

Studio

5/30 Christensen St, Cheltenham VIC 3192

Hours

Monday–Sunday, 8am–6pm

Phone

0466 339 502

Reviews

What drivers say

  • A
    Ainslie Henshaw 3 days ago
    Google

    Louis and his team are the best in the biz! Not only did they make my neglected, child and dog lived in SUV look brand new again but they were incredibly friendly, professional, and thorough. I would highly recommend Complete Car Detailing to anyone looking for a 10/10 experience!

  • A
    Andy C 29 days ago
    Google

    A top job from a pro !! Wonderful customer service from Louis and Liam ( and not forgetting the dog !! ) We have now had four cars done through family members and and could not rate them highly enough. Would give 10 stars if possible 👌

  • M
    Marcus Deakes 1 month ago
    Google

    I couldn't be happier with the service from Complete Car Detailing Cheltenham. A huge thank you to Liam and Jet, who did an absolutely amazing job on my car. From the moment they arrived, they were incredibly kind, friendly, and professional. They took great care with every detail, and the results exceeded all my expectations. My car looks absolutely fantastic, inside and out, and it honestly feels like new again. I feel so lucky that Liam and Jet were able to come out and help. Their attention to detail, hard work, and genuine care for their customers really stand out. I highly recommend Complete Car Detailing Cheltenham to anyone looking for outstanding service and exceptional results. Thanks again, Liam and Jet! You've done an incredible job. 🚗✨

  • T
    Tom 2 months ago
    Google

    Dropped my Falcon sedan off here yesterday for an interior detail + ozone treatment. Bloke had one of his workers complete the detail, Turned out smick and the smoke odour was gone from my car. Wil be a returning customer in future, definitely recommend and pricing is appropriate.

  • R
    Ron Ghaly 3 months ago
    Google

    Very professional, made my car look fantastic very happy with the service

  • K
    Kyle Baldwin 3 months ago
    Google

    Very good blokes with high quality of work. Got a pre-sale detail done on my car, and were very responsive and professional throughout the whole process

FAQs

Before you
hand over the keys.

Aftercare, what we will not book online, and what correction can do to thin paint.

  • How do I look after the car?

    Ask the studio before the first wash. They will tell you what can go on the paint, and what to leave alone.

  • What should I not book as a detail?

    Overspray and sign removal are quote-only. So is work on anything that is not a car package on this page. Use the custom quote for those jobs.

  • What can go wrong with correction?

    Correction removes a thin layer of clear coat to level swirls. If the paint reading is thin, the work stops and the studio talks to you before any pad goes on.

  • How long does the result last?

    A wash is a refresh. Correction stays until new marks go into the paint. The ceramic wax package is published at 12 months or more.

Booking

Book the
detail.

Choose the package and a time. The price is confirmed in the booking. Nothing is charged on this page.

Book now
Custom quote

Outside these
packages.

Overspray, sign removal, and any job that does not fit the packages on this page. Email the studio or call.