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SUVs and crossovers

SUV detailing in Palo Alto and the Peninsula

Big cabins collect a lot of life. We bring mobile SUV detailing to your driveway or office lot.

What SUV detailing covers

SUV detailing takes more time than a sedan because there is simply more car: an extra row of seats, a deep cargo floor, more glass and taller panels. Our mobile team works through all of it by hand, front to back, at your home in Palo Alto or anywhere on the Peninsula.

We fold the seats where they fold, vacuum the rails and tracks, and clean the hard plastics that kids and cargo scuff every week.

Third rows and cargo areas

The third row is where crumbs, sand and lost toys end up, because it is the hardest spot to reach with a home vacuum. We pull out what we find, set it aside for you, and clean the seat bases and footwells.

Cargo floors take a beating from groceries, sports bags and the occasional muddy dog. We vacuum the carpet, wipe the trim panels and clean the sill where the hatch closes.

  • Under and behind folded seats
  • Seat rails and floor tracks
  • Cargo carpet and side panels
  • Hatch sill and the inside of the liftgate

Outside: tall panels and big wheels

Roofs and upper panels on a tall SUV hold dust, pollen and bird droppings that are easy to miss from the ground. We hand wash the whole body with care, then clean the wheels and tires and dress the tires.

Larger wheels mean more brake dust, so we spend real time on the faces and the gaps between spokes. Running boards and lower doors pick up road grime from 101 and 280, and we work those by hand as well.

Outside glass, including the tall rear hatch window, is cleaned last so it stays streak-less.

Which package fits most SUVs

The Complete Detail is the usual choice for family SUVs: interior, exterior, engine bay and spot buffing on light marks where the paint allows. Spot buffing is for small areas you approve, like a door edge scuff, not whole-panel scratch removal.

If the cabin has heavy stains or lots of pet hair, text us photos and we will quote Elite Restoration. We do not offer ceramic coating, paint correction or film.

The package we suggest

Complete Detail. Prices depend on the car and its condition, so we text you an exact price before anything is booked. Not sure? Text a photo and we will suggest one.

Questions

Does a three-row SUV take longer than a sedan?
Yes, there is more surface inside and out. We plan for that when we confirm your arrival window by text.
Can you clean around child car seats?
Yes. If you want the seats removed and the area under them cleaned, leave them out or tell us when you request, and we will clean the base and fabric around them.
Do I need to empty the cargo area first?
Please take out valuables and anything you need. Loose items we find are set aside in a bag for you.
How do I get a price for my SUV?
Send the request form or text (213) 700-8395 with the year, make and model. We text back an exact price and arrival window, and nothing is booked until you confirm.
Can you detail my SUV in a garage?
Yes. In a garage we use waterless or rinseless methods only. We always need a standard outlet near the car.

More answers on the FAQ page.

Request a detail

About a minute online, no card needed. We text you to confirm the day, arrival window and price.